University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, History
Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor in Asian History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | North Carolina, United States |
Position: | Visiting Assistant Professor |
The Department of History invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position in South Asian History, to begin July 1, 2019.
The successful applicant will teach two courses per semester, chosen in consultation with the executive committee of the department, and participate in departmental service. In addition, s/he may serve on undergraduate thesis committees or consult with graduate students as needed.
Expertise in South Asian history, with a preference for the modern period, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching. Candidates should be prepared to teach both halves of a South Asian history survey as well as at least two other courses in South Asian history currently in the UNC course catalog. Applicants must hold a PhD in South Asian history by the time of appointment.
Applicants must apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/159017 and submit a current CV that lists two professional references (letters of recommendation will be solicited once a short list has been created) and a cover letter explaining research and teaching interests. In particular, applicants should consult the UNC History Department course catalog (http://catalog.unc.edu/courses/hist/) and discuss potential courses in South Asian history and related fields that they might offer. Finally, applicants who have previously taught such courses are invited to include past syllabi with their application (but need not create new syllabi).
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Contact: |
For inquiries about the position, contact Professor Sarah Shields, Committee Chair, Department of History, CB# 3195, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3195. |
Website: | http://history.unc.edu |
Primary Category: | Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 04/08/2019 |
Closing Date | 04/18/2019 |