University of Louisiana - Lafayette, History

Assistant Professor - Latin American History

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Latin American History
Department: History
Responsibilities:
Assistant Professor of Latin American History
The preferred applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate Latin American history courses, world history surveys, and other courses that complement our departmental offerings. We are interested in all research areas in Latin American History.
UL Lafayette is located in Acadiana, the southwest Louisiana region featuring a historically diverse population, although it is most commonly recognized for its Creole and Cajun cultures. The University holds among its core values “acknowledging the contributions of the Acadian and Creole cultures to this region” and “believing in the inherent worth of diverse cultures and perspectives.“

Qualifications:

PhD by the time of appointment is required. Teaching experience is desirable. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations. Applicants are expected to describe their commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment through their research, teaching, and/or service activities. 

To be considered for this position:
Please attach the following documents to your application:
A curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Additional materials will be requested for those invited to a Zoom interview. Review of materials will begin on Feb. 3 and continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding your application and status may be directed to Dr. Liz Skilton: liz.skilton@louisiana.edu

Information about the University is available on the University's web page at http://www.louisiana.edu . Additional information about our Academic areas can be found at https://louisiana.edu/about-us/offices/academic-affairs.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act.
The University of Louisiana, Lafayette is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources, (337)-482-6242.

Contact: Dr. Liz Skilton (liz.skilton@louisiana.edu)
Website: https://history.louisiana.edu/
Primary Category: Latin American and Caribbean History/Studies
Secondary Categories: None