Florida Atlantic University, History
Assistant/Associate Professor, Public History and Gender Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Florida, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor |
Florida Atlantic University’s Department of History and the Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a joint tenure-line appointment in U.S. LGBTQ History and Public History at the Assistant or Associate professor level. Tenure and promotion home will be in History.
While research fields and subfield specializations are open, an interest in Digital Humanities is encouraged. Teaching load is typically 2-3 and includes the “Introduction to LGBTQ Studies,” survey courses in U.S. and/or World History, and upper-division and graduate courses in field. Three of the University’s major strategic initiatives are the academic engagement with and promotion of Peace, Justice and Human Rights, Diversity, and South Florida Cultures; and the Assistant/Associate Professor is expected to be involved substantively in one or more of these. (https://www.fau.edu/provost/files/approved.plan2015.pdf). The faculty member also would be encouraged to participate in the college’s PhD in Comparative Studies program and in the development of an “Americas” multi-disciplinary area of excellence.
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Initial interviews will be conducted via Skype.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position Assistant/Associate Professor on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required online employment application and submitting the related documents.
This site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample (one article or book chapter), and copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format. When attaching multiple documents, make sure to continue to select “upload” until all documents have been attached.
Please arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to Dr. Sandra Norman, Chair, Search Committee, at norman@fau.edu.
For more information and to apply, visit www.fau.edu/jobs and go to Apply Now REQ04675.
Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts). The evaluation should be scanned and electronically attached to one's application as with other US-based transcripts.
Prior to appointment, the candidate must submit official, sealed transcripts from all institutions where graduate coursework was attempted, whether or not a degree was obtained, as well as an original NACES evaluation, if applicable. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to you as the student.
A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding.
Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or other protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711.
FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Dr. Sandra L. Norman Department of History Florida Atlantic University Norman@fau.edu |
Website: | https://fau.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FAU/job/Boca-Raton/Assistant-Associate-Professor_REQ04675 |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | Public History Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 10/03/2018 |
Closing Date | 01/01/2019 |