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Assistant Professor of History

Employer
Washington and Jefferson College
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jan 26, 2021

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Humanities, History
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of U.S. History to 1900 with a focus on African-American history and the African Diaspora

The History Department at Washington & Jefferson College invites applications for a tenure­ track assistant professorship with a specialization in U.S. history to 1900 with a particular focus on African-American history and the African diaspora, to begin in the Fall of 2021. We are particularly interested in applicants who are also able to offer courses in the history of Africa, the Caribbean, and/or the Atlantic World. We also welcome applications from candidates whose teaching and research use innovative methodological approaches and who have interests in public history.

The successful candidate will be a committed teacher/scholar deeply engaged in their field and committed to innovative, student-centered teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts setting. We look forward to welcoming a colleague eager to mentor a rapidly diversifying student population and to guide undergraduate research projects. Our new colleague will join a rapidly evolving, close-knit department of dynamic scholars and will play a significant role in re-envisioning our history program and the College's curriculum and community. More information about the Department of History can be found here: https://www.washjeff.edu/programs/history/

The teaching load is three courses each semester and will include survey courses in pre-1900

U.S. history and upper-level seminars in the field of specialization. Faculty will also teach, on a rotating basis, either the Department's new methodology course, "Thinking Historically," or our new Senior Seminar. As well, members of the department regularly contribute courses to the First Year Seminar Program and to a range of interdisciplinary programs including American Studies, African-American Studies, and Gender & Women's Studies.

A Ph.D. in History or a closely related field is required prior to beginning employment. A complete application consists of a letter of interest that describes the candidate's research interests, teaching experience and philosophy, and their vision or experience working with a diverse student population and creating equitable and inclusive learning communities; a curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation. Applications should be submitted to https://www.washjeff.edu/applicantpro/ by February 15, 2021.

Washington & Jefferson College, the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains, is consistently ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the United States. Located in Washington, Pennsylvania, the college is home to a diverse population of approximately 1,100 students from 26 states and 11 countries. Our campus is located within easy driving distance of Pittsburgh, a vibrant city consistently ranked as among the best cities in which to live and one that boasts an excellent food culture, nationally-recognized museums and performing arts organizations, major league sports franchises, and thriving medical and high-tech industries.

 

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee’s total compensation package.

 

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

 

Celebrating Diversity

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.

Application Instructions

A complete application consists of a letter of interest that describes the candidate's research interests, teaching experience and philosophy, and their vision or experience working with a diverse student population and creating equitable and inclusive learning communities; a curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation at https://www.washjeff.edu/applicantpro/. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. To upload more than one document on the application, please choose file then upload files until all documents are showing in the submitted documents area. Confidential letters of recommendation should be sent to hr@washjeff.edu. Any questions about uploading documents may be directed to hr@washjeff.edu. Review of application materials will begin February 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

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