Position Basics
Type of Position TENURE-TRACK
Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on: Friday, June 25th, 2021
College: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department: History
Salary
Salary: Commensurate
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: Full Time
Position Description:
The History Department at The University of Iowa invites applications for a position in non-U.S. environmental history at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. The department seeks candidates with research interests in environmental history focused on regions outside the United States.
The successful candidate must have a record of excellence in research and scholarship in environmental history, be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both environmental history and their regional specialization, and be prepared to engage the programmatic missions of the department. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in History or related field in hand by August 15, 2022.
Application materials should be submitted to http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (refer to requisition #74204) and include a letter of interest addressed to the Environmental History Search Committee, a curriculum vitae, a substantial sample of written work, ideally the dissertation or book manuscript, a teaching statement and sample syllabus, and the names/contact information of three references. Screening will begin September 15, 2021 and continue until an offer is made.
The Department of History and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Education Requirement:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in History or related field in hand by August 15, 2022.
Required Qualifications:
Must have a record of excellence in research and scholarship in environmental history
Must be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both environmental history and their regional specialization
Must be prepared to engage the programmatic missions of the department.
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Supporting Attachments
Substantial sample of written work
Teaching Statement
Sample syllabus
Number of References: 3
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Contact Information
Contact: Patricia A Goodwin – [email protected]
Clas-History
Schaeffer Hall
20 East Washington Street
280 SH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-2309
Department URL: https://clas.uiowa.edu/history/
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
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