Marshall University, History

Assistant Professor, European and Imperialism (excluding the Americas)

Marshall University’s Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Europe and Imperialism (excluding the Americas), beginning in August 2023.  Candidate must have a specialization or sub-specialization in race and/or ethnicity.  Candidates who can teach the British Raj are especially encouraged to apply.  The department seeks highly qualified candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both teaching and research.

Along with courses in their specialization, candidates should be prepared to teach aspects of European history and the history of the Global South, as well as survey and methodology courses required for the History major.  The department also seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum with its emphasis on a common First-Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance students’ critical thinking, and the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

Candidates interviewing on campus must have official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) forwarded directly to the chair of the search committee by their degree granting institutions, prior to an on-campus interview. We expect candidates will have a Ph.D. in History in hand by July 2023.

Marshall University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations.  Marshall University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

The application should include all of the following:
(1) a cover letter;
(2) a CV;
(3) three letters of recommendation (Please enter your references’ information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system);
(4) a teaching statement including a plan to establish an inclusive learning environment;

(5) evidence of teaching effectiveness
(6) a research statement describing plans and potential impact of scholarly pursuits;
(7) a writing sample (please upload as other attachment); 
(8) unofficial transcripts. 
 

Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.