Smith College, Department of History
Lecturer: Global South
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Massachusetts, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
Lecturer of History-Global South
The Department of History at Smith College invites applications for a two-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Lecturer to begin July 1, 2019. The successful candidate will teach five courses at all levels concentrating on the Global South. The geographic field of specialization and period are open but we are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching complements our strengths in US, European, East Asian, and African histories. A Ph.D. in History is required by the date of appointment. We welcome candidates whose work includes transnational approaches. Candidates with expertise in environmental history, history of women and gender, economic history, and history of medicine are especially encouraged to apply.
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of History may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/history.
Submit application at https://apply.interfolio.com/60763 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, a research statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2019.
Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, faculty, administration, staff, and curriculum are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. Smith welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, those based on ability, age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and veteran status.
Smith is committed to providing an accessible application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants to request any needed accommodation(s).
EEO/Affirmative Action Statement: Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Contact: |
Rachel Siegel, rsiegel@smith.edu |
Website: | https://apply.interfolio.com/60763 |
Primary Category: | World History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 03/01/2019 |
Closing Date | 04/16/2019 |