California State University - Stanislaus, Department of History
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY (LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY)
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
POSITION: The History Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a specialization in Latin American History. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent preparation to teach courses in Colonial and Modern Latin America, the History of Mexico, a graduate seminar on Latin America, and preferably also a course in US-Latin American Relations, in addition to courses that reflect the candidate’s specific area of specialization. The ability to address such trans-Atlantic contexts as slavery, the West African diaspora, and/or Caribbean and Iberian connections, as well as the pre-Columbian period, is desirable, but not required. A focus on cultural history would also be welcome. The position may also entail teaching one or both of the survey courses in our World Civilizations sequence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in History with scholarly emphasis on Latin American history. University-level teaching experience in areas related to the focus of the position.
PREFERRE QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in Latin American History. University-level teaching at the upper-division/graduate level in areas related to the focus of the position. Established scholarship and promising research program in Latin American History.
HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE: A complete application is required and must include: an application letter specifically addressing position description and qualifications; unofficial copies of graduate transcripts; a professional vita, including the names and contact information for three references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Screening of completed application files will begin on January 22, 2019 and continue until position is filled. This appointment is projected to begin on August 19, 2019.
Contact: |
Send applications and correspondence concerning this position vacancy to: Dr. Bret Carroll, Chair of Search Committee (Latin American position) Department of History California State University Stanislaus One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382 Please direct inquiries to: Dr. Bret Carroll <bcarroll@csustan.edu> |
Website: | https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Faculty%20Affairs/Positions2/assistant_professor_of_history_latin_american_history_tt_fall19.pdf |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 01/15/2019 |
Closing Date | 05/15/2019 |