Assistant Professor of African or African Diaspora History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Assistant Professor of African or African Diaspora History
The History Department of Marist College invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning in August 2018 in African or African Diaspora History with a preference for candidates with a minor field in the Middle East or Islamic World. Area of specialization within each category is open but the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the African Diaspora Program, including mentoring students. Teaching responsibilities include survey courses, First Year Seminars, an introductory African Diaspora course, and upper-level courses created by the successful candidate. Strong commitment to teaching and scholarship is required. Preference will be given to candidates with the Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment.
Candidates must demonstrate strong or potential accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing Marist's commitment to achieving academic excellence and diversity. The College places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of the promotion of ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and persons from other under-represented groups and strongly encourages applicants who can support this mission.
About Marist
Located on the river in the historic Hudson River Valley and at its Florence, Italy branch campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist is consistently recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures & The Best 380 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (9th Best Regional University/North), Kiplinger's Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Though now independent, Marist remains committed to the ideals handed down from its founders, the Marist Brothers: excellence in education, a sense of community, and a commitment to service. Marist educates approximately 4,900 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and 14 graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees.
Applications
To learn more or to apply, please visit http://jobs.marist.edu. Only online applications are accepted. Applications received by November 20, 2017 will be given priority consideration. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the AHA.
Marist College is strongly committed to the principle of diversity and is especially interested in receiving applications from members of ethnic and racial minority groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and persons from other under-represented groups.
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Website: | None |
Primary Category: | African History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/05/2017 |
Closing Date | 01/02/2018 |