St. Bonaventure University, History

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - HISTORY

The History Department at St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position specializing in Modern European History beginning the fall 2018 term.  The successful candidate will teach surveys for the general student population and upper-level courses in a wide range of European History.  The candidates will be expected to contribute a secondary field that complements the department’s existing strengths and initiatives, including but not limited to military, diplomatic and world history.  The department is looking for a teacher interested in curriculum innovation.  Ph.D.s are preferred but A.B.D.s are welcome to apply.  Inquiries regarding the position or the department should be directed to Dr. Phillip Payne, ppayne@sbu.edu

Applications should be submitted electronically in PDF or MS Word format with the applicant’s name in the file name.  Please e-mail letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, evidence of successful teaching (such as syllabi, classroom observations and student evaluations) and a short writing sample to Sharon Godfrey at sgodfrey@sbu.edu

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2017.

Appreciation and respect of the Franciscan-Catholic mission of St. Bonaventure University is expected of the successful candidate. The University, which is located in Olean, in southwestern New York State, is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. The University strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with St. Bonaventure University requires successful completion of a background screening. Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from employment.