History of Europe in the World, Tenure-track Assistant Professor
University, MS, US, 38677
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Position Description
HISTORY OF EUROPE IN THE WORLD, Tenure-track Assistant Professor
The Croft Institute for International Studies (https://www.croft.olemiss.edu/home/) and the Department of History (http://history.olemiss.edu/) at the University of Mississippi seek to hire a tenure track Croft Assistant Professor of the History of Europe with a focus on Germany and/or Spain in global context. Duties will include teaching undergraduate courses in the history of modern Europe, twentieth and twenty-first century Germany and/or Spain in a global context. The teaching load is 2-2. Supervision of senior theses may also be included as part of instructional responsibilities. PhD expected prior to appointment. Candidates should be able to conduct research in either Spanish or German.
Job Parameters:
1) Teaching undergraduate courses in the history of modern Europe, twentieth and twenty-first century Germany and/or Spain in a global context.
2) The teaching load is 2-2.
3) Supervision of senior theses may also be included as part of instructional responsibilities.
4) PhD is expected prior to appointment.
5) Candidates should be able to conduct research in either Spanish or German.
Position Details
Appointment: 9 Month
Assignment Type: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD is expected prior to appointment.
- Candidates should be able to conduct research in either Spanish or German
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
Apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu. Supplementary materials, including a letter of interest, CV, a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio should be attached to the online application or e-mailed to Chair of the Search Committee, History of Europe in the World, at history@olemiss.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an adequate applicant pool is established.
About the University of MS & Oxford, MS
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.
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EEO Statement
Nearest Major Market: Oxford Mississippi