Africa: Academic Jobs, JUA (03/17/08)

ACADEMIC JOBS

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, AFRICAN HISTORY

The Department of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University seeks a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in African history to begin October 1, 2008. Responsibilities include teaching survey and upper division courses in African history. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience who will hold the Ph.D. by August 2008. Applicants are requested to send a letter of application, C.V., official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, including letters from major advisor and someone who can speak about teaching skills. Review of applications will begin on May 23 and continue until the position is filled. The website is http://aaas.osu.edu/. OSU is an EEO/AA employer. Contact Info: Dr. Kenneth W. Goings, Professor and Chair Department of African American & African Studies, 486 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Website: http://www.aaas.osu.edu.

BETHEL COLLEGE - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY

Bethel College, a small, liberal arts school in western Tennessee, seeks a full-time, tenure-track position in History to begin Fall 2008 pending final budgetary approval. The successful candidate will have a specialization in African-American/African Studies and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate is expected to offer U.S. History surveys as well as upper-level courses in their specialty. The ability to teach one upper-level course in non-U.S. History is highly desirable. Additional duties will include academic advising and committee assignments. PhD. in hand required. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Bethel College is affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, but it encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Please send vitae, three letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts to Carol Pinson, Director of Human Resources; Bethel College, 325 Cherry Ave; McKenzie, TN 38201. Electronic submission of materials (encouraged) and questions may be sent to resumes@bethel-college.edu. Bethel College is an equal opportunity employer.

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, LATIN

AMERICAN/AFRICAN HISTORY

Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor – African and Latin American History. This is a full-time 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2008. Salary is competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience. Major Responsibilities: Selectee will teach World or American survey courses and upper-level electives in African history and Latin American history. Ability to teach online a plus. Specialists in African Diaspora in Latin America and Caribbean encouraged. Required Qualifications: PhD and evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship required. Application Procedure: Please submit letter of application; curriculum vitae (including your e-mail address); the names, addresses (including email addresses) and telephone numbers of three references to: Office of Human Resources, Austin Peay State University, Attn: HR Faculty Applications - African/Latin American History, P.O. Box 4698, Clarksville, TN 37044, E-mail: FacultyApplications@apsu.edu. Unofficial Transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Dewey A. Browder, Austin Peay State University, Department of History & Philosophy, P.O. Box 4486, Clarksville, TN 37044. Review of applications will begin the 3rd week of March 2008 and continue until position is filled. Minorities, women and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply. Austin Peay State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

UCLA – SUMMER AFRICAN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS

Pending sufficient course enrollments, the UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center seeks short-term instructors in introductory Amharic, Igbo, Swahili, Yoruba, and either Zulu or Xhosa for the Language Intensives in LA program during Summer Session 2008 (June 23 - August 15). Classes meet 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Job duties will include teaching, lesson planning, writing exams and quizzes, grading student work, arranging for guest speakers, and participating in field trips (some of which may take place outside of class time). Candidates must be available to participate in training sessions both before and during the Summer Session. Employment will be for the Summer Session only. Applicants should have teaching experience and a degree in a relevant discipline. (M.A. or other advanced degree preferred.) Experience with university students in the United States is a plus. Candidates should speak Amharic, Igbo, Swahili, Yoruba, Zulu or Xhosa at the Superior proficiency level or beyond, and also have strong English skills. Salary and title will be commensurate with experience and educational level. Applicants must have unrestricted permission to work in the United States. Deadline: 1 April 2008. Send letter of application, curriculum vita, two letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations (if available) to: Dr. Katrina Daly Thompson, African Languages Coordinator, UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center, Attn: Summer Sessions Instructor Search, 10244 Bunche Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1310. If you have questions, please contact Professor Thompson via email at kdthompson@humnet.ucla.edu or call 310-794-1972 SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY - ONE-YEAR VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, AFRICAN HISTORY

The Clements Department of History in Dedman College at SMU seeks a historian to fill a position as a one-year visiting assistant professor in African history. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two courses each semester. Ideally one course will be a general survey and the other a more specialized undergraduate course. Salary competitive. Minority and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment eligibility verification will be necessary upon appointment. Send letter of application, vita, letters of recommendation, and writing sample by April 4, 2008, to Kathleen A. Wellman, Chair, Clements Department of History, PO Box 750176, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275-0176. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

THIEL COLLEGE - ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Thiel College invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in the Department of History to teach Early Modern, Modern European History. Candidates with secondary fields in Women's, Ancient, or African history will be given preferential consideration. The successful candidate will also teach in the History of Western Humanities program. Qualifications include a Ph.D. (ABD considered) and evidence of excellent potential as a teacher and a scholar. Please send an application letter, C.V., transcripts, statement on teaching, and three letters of recommendation to employment@thiel.edu or to Susan Swartzbeck, Director of Human Resources, Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Thiel College is committed to enhancing diversity among its staff. Qualified minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE