Auburn University, History
Assistant Professor, Public History/Digital History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Alabama, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Department of History at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in public history, with a specialization in digital history. Candidates with a research emphasis in African-American history are especially encouraged to apply, but candidates from all fields and eras of American history will receive full consideration. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the university’s core curriculum, specialized courses in digital history, undergraduate and graduate courses appropriate for their subfield, and will contribute to the Public History Program. Candidates already holding a Ph.D. in History are desired, although outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of their doctoral candidacy (ABD) will be considered. Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda complementing the existing methodological and topical strengths of the department with a record of scholarship in the fields of digital history or digital public history.
To apply for this position, please visit https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/. Applicants will be required to attach a letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts, research sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.
The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.
Auburn University is a EEO/VET/Disability Employer.
Contact: |
Prof. Adam Jortner, Chair 310 Thach Hall Website: Primary Category: Public History |
Website: | http://www.auburn.edu |
Primary Category: | Public History |
Secondary Categories: | African American History / Studies Digital Humanities |
Posting Date: | 09/21/2016 |
Closing Date | 11/30/2016 |