University of Connecticut - Storrs, The Department of History and The Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies
Assistant Professor of Latin American, Caribbean & U.S. Latina/o History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Connecticut, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Position Summary
The History Department and El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean and Latin American Studies, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut, invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Latin American, Caribbean and/or U.S. Latina/o History, for any chronological specialization. The candidate will be jointly appointed with El Instituto; the tenure home will be in History. The successful candidate will be expected to teach survey courses in one or more of these fields, together with more advanced courses in the candidate’s area of interest. This person will be expected to develop a strong, ongoing research trajectory through high quality publications. As jointly appointed faculty, teaching and service will be equally divided between History and El Instituto.
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is in the midst of a transformational period of growth supported by the $1.7B Next Generation Connecticut (http://nextgenct.uconn.edu/) and the $1B Bioscience Connecticut (http://biosciencect.uchc.edu/) investments and a bold new Academic Plan: Path to Excellence (http://issuu.com/uconnprovost/docs/academic-plan-single-hi-optimized_1). We are pleased to continue these investments by inviting applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research and, high quality publications, and national recognition as through honorific awards. In the area of teaching, the successful candidate will share a commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, development of innovative courses and mentoring of students in research, outreach and professional development. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their research, teaching, and/or public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in History or a related field, with a specialization in Latin American, Caribbean or U.S. Latina/o History, by the appointment start date. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable. Applicants must have experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching related survey courses; show the potential to build a successful research record; and possess a deep commitment to promoting diversity through their academic and research programs.
Preferred Qualifications
The ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: Puerto Rican history, Latin American/Caribbean history before 1900, U.S. Latina/o History, Gender/Sexuality history, Legal history, and Brazilian history. It is preferred that candidates have an outstanding record of research and scholarship excellence; commitment to effective teaching, integrating technology into instruction, on-line instruction; and the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
Appointment Terms
This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track position with an anticipated start date of August 2017. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn’s regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply
Please visit the UConn Faculty Positions website, http://web2.uconn.edu/uconnjobs/faculty/schools_colleges/clas.php, to be directed to Academic Jobs Online to submit an application letter that addresses the criteria for the position; curriculum vitae; teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to foster Effective Learning, concepts for new course development, etc.); research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.); statement of commitment to diversity (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.); and a sample article or chapter. Additionally, please follow the instructions in Academic Jobs Online to direct at least three letters of recommendation on your behalf.
Screening of applications will begin immediately, and it is preferred that applications are received by October 28, 2016. It is anticipated that preliminary interviews will be conducted via teleconference starting mid-November 2016.
Inquiries other than applications can be directed to Professor Melina Pappademos (Melina.pappademos@uconn.edu) or Professor Samuel Martinez (samuel.martinez@uconn.edu), History/El Instituto Search Committee Co-Chairs, (or to History/El Instituto Search, Department of History, U-4103, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4103, U.S.A.)
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2017141).
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
Contact: |
Inquiries other than applications can be directed to Professor Melina Pappademos (Melina.pappademos@uconn.edu) or Professor Samuel Martinez (samuel.martinez@uconn.edu), History/El Instituto Search Committee Co-Chairs, (or to History/El Instituto Search, Department of History, U-4103, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-4103, U.S.A.) |
Website: | https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8204 |
Primary Category: | Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Law and Legal History Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 10/14/2016 |
Closing Date | 12/01/2016 |