Assistant Professor, African American History 86 views

University of Colorado Boulder is looking for an Assistant Professor, African American History

Location: Colorado, USA

Job Type: Full-time

There will be additional compensation in the form of moving expenses, research start-up, a library account, etc.

Benefits:

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Job Summary:

The Department of History at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in African American History. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in African American and American/U.S. History (including one or both two American/U.S. history surveys), and provide service to the department, campus, and larger professional community. ABDs will be considered, but the Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in History or a related field must be conferred by August 16, 2021. The Department of History at the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to building a culturally rich departmental community. We particularly welcome applications from candidates of groups who are historically underrepresented in our field and/or have demonstrated leadership toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in African American and American/U.S. history (including the modern American/U.S. history survey and related specialized courses), and provide service to the department, campus, and larger professional community.

Requirements:

Ph.D. or equivalent in History or a related field, with a specialization in African American History, by August 16, 2021.

Interested candidates please apply with resume, letter of application, a teaching and mentoring statement, a research statement, an article-length scholarly writing sample, and a diversity and inclusion statement that addresses how the candidate would advance our department’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through their teaching, scholarship, and service.