Assistant Professor of African History

Assistant Professor of African History

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Assistant Professor of African History


About the Position:Tenure-track Assistant Professor of History beginning on September 16, 2012.  The position is open to historians of Africa.  

About the Department:The Department of History at Western Washington University consists of 16 tenured or tenure-track faculty who make significant contributions to the university's general education curriculum as well as to its nearly 250 history majors.  History courses cover nearly every historical era and much of the globe.  The department encourages its faculty to participate in interdisciplinary programs such as Latin American Studies, Women's Studies, International Studies, East Asian Studies, Canadian-American Studies, and the Honors program. Faculty in the department seek to provide high quality courses that prepare majors and non-majors with skills in research, analysis, and writing.  The department has a small but strong M.A. program in history with additional specialized training available in Archives and Records Management.
Position Responsibilities:The successful candidate will teach six courses per year (two courses per quarter), including surveys in pre-colonial and modern Africa and upper-level and graduate courses in her or his field. High-quality research and engagement in service are also expected.
Required Qualifications:
* Ph.D. in African history or a related field by September 15, 2012
Preferred Qualifications:
* Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and high-quality scholarship
* Experience working with and/or ability to work with a diverse student body and staff
Academic Emphasis:African History
Job Location:Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Salary:Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Bargaining Union:United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions and Requested Documents:Please log in below and submit your application via WWU's Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE).  Note:  You will need to be using Internet Explorer to utilize our online application system. 

A letter of application along with a c.v., a graduate transcript, sample syllabi for upper-level courses in African history or Introduction to African Civilization or Modern Africa, and three letters of reference are required.

In addition to applying online, please mail your materials in hard copy form to:
 
Jennie Huber, Administrative Services Manager
Department of History, MS 9061
Western Washington University
516 High Street Bellingham, WA  98225-9061
Other Information:For general questions contact the Department Administrator, Jennie Huber, at or e-
Job Posted:11/1/2011

Closing Date Notes:Application review begins November 28, 2011; position is open until filled
Recruitment #:110742

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call .

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