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Tracy A. Encizo Arizona State University The Division of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (HArCS)within the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in history, to begin Fall 2012, in the field of slavery, Afro-Atlantic history, and/or the African Diaspora in the Atlantic World. Period of research: between 1500 and 1900. We are especially interested in candidates in history and related fields whose research focuses on the Atlantic slave trade and have geographical expertise in one or more of the following regions: North or South America, the Caribbean, and Africa. Teaching would include a world history survey, an introduction to the Black Atlantic or slave trade, and undergraduate and upper-division courses related to individual research interests. Required: Ph.D. in history or a related field by August 1, 2012. Desired: Applicants with publications and university teaching experience. To apply, send the following items electronically to Ms. Jamie Howell at: NewCollegeJobs@asu.edu: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also request three letters of reference. Please reference position #9928 in your application. Search deadline: November 21, or if not filled, every Monday thereafter until search is closed. Please visit our website at http://newcollege.asu.edu/jobs/. Preliminary screenings will be conducted at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Historical Association in Chicago. Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ASU's non-discrimination statement may be found at: https://www.asu.edu/titleIX. |
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Web Page: | https://http://newcollege.asu.edu/ |
List Affiliations: | None |
Interests: | African American History / Studies African History / Studies American History / Studies Atlantic History / Studies Black History / Studies Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies Immigration History / Studies Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies Maritime History / Studies Native American History / Studies World History / Studies |
Bio: Housed on ASU’s West campus, New College is one of seventeen colleges and schools that comprise Arizona State University. Students are drawn to the campus for the opportunity to learn in an intimate liberal arts setting while simultaneously enjoying all of the resources of a comprehensive research university. ASU’s West campus, which houses colleges of liberal arts, education, and business, aspires to become a national leader in undergraduate education, providing student-centered, engaged learning, interdisciplinary curricula, service learning, and faculty-directed independent research. The Division of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies is a broadly interdisciplinary unit, including faculty in English, history, philosophy, religion, interdisciplinary arts and performance, women’s studies, ethnic studies, Spanish, American studies, and integrative studies who engage in cutting-edge research and teaching. At its core, New College is defined by its academic rigor and student engagement where meaningful interaction between faculty and students enriches the learning environment and shapes the undergraduate experience. |