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12-31-69

TT antebellum U.S. position at Cal Poly Pomona

The History Department in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Antebellum United States history, with preferences for cultural or diplomatic history, at the rank of assistant professor to begin Fall 2011.
The Position: Primary duties are:  (1) teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses on Antebellum US history and lower-division surveys of US history; (2) advising undergraduate and graduate students; (3) participating in activities relating to the mission of the department, the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, and the university at large; (4) engaging in scholarly activities, including but not limited to research and publication, fellowship and grant programs, teacher-training seminars and other programs; (5) participating in committee work, community service related to one’s academic expertise, and assignments related to university governance.  Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in History from an accredited university by July 31, 2011.
  • Evidence of effective teaching in a college or university setting.
  • Evidence of ability to work with and mentor a diverse student population.
  • Evidence of scholarly engagement and potential.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

  • Research experience or graduate training focused on the cultural or diplomatic history of the United States during the Antebellum period.
  • Ability to teach in one or more other topical areas of the department’s existing curriculum
  • Interest or experience in programs that expand education beyond a campus’ boundaries (e.g., international education or community-based learning experiences).

Application Procedure: A completed application will consist of:

  • a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description;
  • a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position;
  • three recent (dated within the past two years) letters of reference;
  • names, addresses and phone numbers of 2 additional references;
  • a completed application form;
  • a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists)

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications postmarked by December 1, 2010. Early response is encouraged. Please address all nominations, inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to:

US Search Committee
c/o Eileen Wallis
History Department
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: 909.869.3860
Email (for general inquiries): evwallis@csupomona.edu

The University: Cal Poly Pomona, one of two polytechnic universities in California, is a member of the 23-campus California State University system. Our ethnically diverse student population of approximately 20,000 enrolls in 62 baccalaureate and 19 master’s degree programs presented by 1,100 faculty. We recruit students increasingly from throughout California and beyond. The students are success and career focused and extremely diverse. We are proud of our status as a Hispanic Serving Institution. We have a strong commitment to supporting scholarship, research, and student achievement. Our scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg, is located about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural, regions in the country, and within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains, and desert. The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. The mission of the university is to advance learning and knowledge by linking theory and practice in all disciplines, and to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership, and careers in a changing, multicultural world.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Cal Poly Pomonasubscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status. Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp.