History - Assistant Professor (American History)
Saint Mary's University
Location:
Nova Scotia
Date posted:
2010-03-08
The Department of History at Saint Mary's University invites applications for a nine-month sessional appointment at the Assistant Professor level in American History.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching our introductory surveys, the "History of the United States to 1865" and "History of the United States since 1865," as well as upper level courses in American History to be determined in consultation with the department. The successful candidate will be joining a department with a vigorous research culture whose faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows have made contributions to historical scholarship in a wide range of areas. Our department provides vital support for the university's interdisciplinary programs, including Atlantic Canada Studies, Asian Studies, Women's Studies, International Development Studies, and Irish Studies. We also enjoy a close relationship with the local museum and educational community enhanced by a Public History component of our program. For further information visit our web page: http://www.stmarys.ca/academic/arts/history.
The appointment will commence on September 1, 2010. Applicants must have a completed Ph.D., or be near completion, and demonstrate considerable promise in teaching, research and scholarly publication.
Applicants should send a letter of application, a c.v., contact information for three academic referees, and a writing sample to the Chair, Department of History, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 3C3; Fax (902) 420-5141; E-mail: history@smu.ca. The Department will begin reviewing applications on April 15.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, nevertheless applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. Saint Mary's University is committed to the principles of employment equity.
