Rowan University, History
Assistant Professor, Latin American History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New Jersey, United States |
Position: | Tenure Track Faculty |
The History Department of Rowan University is seeking a specialist in Latin American history to fill a tenure-track, assistant professor position, beginning Fall 2019. We welcome applications from scholars with any research specialization, but we are especially interested in those whose work focuses on the twentieth century. The successful candidate will contribute to Rowan’s International Studies program, including teaching interdisciplinary research methods and capstone courses in international studies and mentoring students. In history, the successful candidate will teach upper-level courses in the area of specialty and may also teach World History and/or Western Civilization surveys. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand by the time of employment as well as evidence of an ongoing research agenda and effective college teaching.
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is the second largest college at Rowan University with seven departments, seven interdisciplinary programs, and fifteen majors. The College also houses a number of Centers and Institutes that serve both research and pedagogical functions. CHSS places a strong emphasis on exceptional teaching, research and service. Our mission is to empower, transform, and engage students and faculty, as well as the global communities in which we live. We actively support faculty research and strive to include faculty as full partners in governance within the College.
Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University (Moderate Research Activity) with approximately 19,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven academic colleges and five schools—the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Colleges of Communication and Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science and Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the School of Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment—with an Honors College that spans across disciplines. Rowan is one of two public universities in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical degree programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 90 public research universities and the 7th fastest growing research institution in the nation.
Applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system at: http://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/job/493124/latin-american-historian. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae (to include a list of three references), and other appropriate supporting materials such as syllabi and teaching evaluations. Please do not submit letters of reference at this time. The review process will begin on October 12, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact: |
Dr. Kelly Duke Bryant
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Website: | http://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/job/493124/latin-american-historian |
Primary Category: | Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 08/28/2018 |
Closing Date | 10/12/2018 |