St. Lawrence University, History
Visiting Assistant Professor - African History
| Institution Type: | College / University |
| Location: | New York, United States |
| Position: | Visiting Assistant Professor |
St. Lawrence University seeks a qualified candidate for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in African History. Chronological and thematic research expertise is open. Experience teaching introductory undergraduate courses is preferred. Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester, including a one semester course “Introduction to African Studies,” as well as upper-level courses related to teaching/research interests. Candidates whose courses can contribute broadly to St. Lawrence long standing African studies program and study abroad programs in Africa are preferred. The history department values diverse interdisciplinary and transnational connections in our teaching and research, and strongly encourages applications from candidates who can develop courses cross-listed with African Studies, and other departments/programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Historian of Africa, with Ph.D. in-hand at the time of appointment preferred; ABDs may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Innovative and creative approaches to course design and teaching.
St. Lawrence University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Members of populations traditionally under-represented in US institutions of higher education are especially encouraged to apply. More information about SLU’s diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments can be found here: https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/presidents-office/statement-diversity.
Interested applicants must apply online at http://employment.stlawu.edu uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section. Review of applications will begin on April 22, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be sent to Rosa Williams, Search Chair,rwilliams@stlawu.edu.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.
| Contact: |
Questions about the position may be sent to Rosa Williams, Search Chair,rwilliams@stlawu.edu. |
| Website: | http://www.stlawu.edu |
| Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
| Secondary Categories: | None |
| Posting Date: | 04/08/2022 |
| Closing Date | 06/07/2022 |
