Assistant Professor TTHistory of the Modern Middle East
Assistant Professor TTHistory of the Modern Middle East
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About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst the Commonwealths flagship campus is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1450acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College and Smith College) which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Description
The History Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenuresystem appointment expected to start on September 1 2025 at the level of Assistant Professor in the History of the Modern Middle East. Areas of specialization are open. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and teach four courses per academic year including highenrollment introductory surveys and undergraduate and graduate seminars in their research fields and will contribute to the service needs of the department college and university.
Requirements
A Ph.D. in History or a related field by the start date of the appointment. Candidates will be considered based on their scholarly research as well as strong potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Additional Information
The History Department offers MA and PhD degrees as well as the Graduate Certificate in Public History. It also hosts the Five College Graduate Program.
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Applicants must apply through the UMass online application system unless they are unable to do so. Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Writing sample of 25 pages or less (as PDF)
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Names and contact information for three references who are willing to submit letters upon request through the UMass online application system
- A onepage diversity statement that discusses the candidates skills experiences and commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse and historically underrepresented student populations; professional service that assists in achieving equity inclusion and diversity; and how the candidates past or future research addresses fundamental questions important to a diverse and global society
Review of applications will begin on November 25 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received on or before November 25 2024. Candidates will interview remotely beginning in December 2024 with campus visits beginning after January 7 2025. Questions can be addressed to Jason Moralee .
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the Universitys goals of achieving excellence in all areas we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individuals record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives experiences and backgrounds in educational research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.
Employment Type
Full-Time
