Assistant Professor in Antebellum U.S. History -- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
The History Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for tenure-track assistant professor in antebellum U.S. history beginning 1 September 2008. Duties include teaching U.S. survey courses, development of upper-division courses, and courses in the UMass/Five College Graduate Program. Preference will be given to those candidates whose research complements existing fields of study on this campus or in the Five Colleges, especially US labor in global perspective and comparative slavery/antislavery.
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2008, demonstrated strong record in teaching and scholarship with potential for excellence. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The department will conduct interviews at the AHA annual meeting. Applicants must submit a letter of application stating research interests and qualifications, c.v., and reference letters by November 15, 2007 to Chair of U.S. History Search Committee, Department of History, Herter Hall, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 161 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9312.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a member of the Five College consortium along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke colleges and is also a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The History Department is strongly committed to enhance diversity of faculty, students and curriculum.
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2008, demonstrated strong record in teaching and scholarship with potential for excellence. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The department will conduct interviews at the AHA annual meeting. Applicants must submit a letter of application stating research interests and qualifications, c.v., and reference letters by November 15, 2007 to Chair of U.S. History Search Committee, Department of History, Herter Hall, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 161 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9312.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a member of the Five College consortium along with Amherst, Smith, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke colleges and is also a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual career couples. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The History Department is strongly committed to enhance diversity of faculty, students and curriculum.