University of Manitoba, History

Assistant Professor, Modern World History

Assistant Professor, Department of History

Job Description:
Department of History
Position # 31046

Responsibilities:
The Department of History at the University of Manitoba seeks a scholar of Modern World history with research expertise in the history of capitalism or transnational networks for a full-time probationary tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Preference will be for a scholar of world history with demonstrated expertise and interest in the intersection of histories of capitalism, colonialism, and decolonization and/or race, slavery, migration, gender and sexuality. The successful candidate must be both able and willing to teach Modern World history courses at the introductory and advanced levels. Teaching responsibilities include core introductory courses in Modern World History at the 1000 and 2000-level, as well as upper-level and graduate-level course offerings.

Qualifications:
The appointment will begin on July 1, 2022, or soon thereafter. The successful candidate must have a PhD in History by the time of appointment. The starting salary will reflect the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate, but this is an entry-level position. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated excellence and success in research and teaching. Responsibilities will include maintaining a productive research program; undergraduate and graduate teaching in one or more delivery modes, including in-person instruction; graduate student supervision in Modern World History; developing graduate and undergraduate offerings; and service-related activities.

Additional Information:
The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications for this position must include: a letter of application, including a statement of how the candidate will contribute to equity and diversity within the Department, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, and an article or chapter-length writing sample. As well, three confidential letters of reference must be received directly from the applicant's referees via email.

Applications and supporting documents are to be sent by e-mail to:
Chair, Search Committee, Department of History
E-mail : ModernWorldHistory@umanitoba.ca

Deadline for receipt of applications is December 31, 2021. If necessary, the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Application materials, including letters of reference will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Candidates should be aware that because of COVID-19 public health restrictions, the interview process is likely to take place remotely and the successful candidate may have to accept this position without having had the opportunity to visit the campus and the city.