North Carolina State University, History
Teaching Post Doctoral Fellow
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | North Carolina, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
History of Sub-Saharan Africa: The Department of History at North Carolina State University invites applications for a Teaching Post-Doctoral Fellow position in the history of Sub-Saharan Africa. We seek applicants who specialize in any aspect of the history of Sub-Saharan Africa. The Teaching Scholar will pursue their own individual research agenda and be guided by a faculty mentor in their respective field. A research presentation in the Spring semester of each year will summarize progress in this arena. The Teaching Scholar will be expected to teach a 2/2 load. The Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar will be evaluated on a regular basis regarding her/his teaching and mentoring of students.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sub-Saharan African History awarded no more than three years from the date of postdoctoral appointment. Experience as a teaching assistant or instructor of record desired. Training/education: Experience mentoring students and having a specific research agenda that aligns with the department’s graduate teaching needs also highly desired. Motivation to teach, mentor, conduct and publish research and/or scholarship is expected.
How to apply: NC State University now requires all applications to be initiated electronically. To apply, visit https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/113420 and click “Apply to this Job.” Applications should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. In addition, applicants should have three letters of reference sent to Professor Nancy Mitchell, Chair of the Search Committee, Box 8108 North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695- 8108. Questions can be sent via email to nancy_mitchell@ncsu.edu. Review of applicants will begin on March 31, 2019 and will continue until position is filled.
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Contact: |
Professor Nancy Mitchell nancy_mitchell@ncsu.edu |
Website: | http://history.ncsu.edu |
Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 02/18/2019 |
Closing Date | 03/31/2019 |