Assistant Professor in African-American History
Assistant Professor in African-American History
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Department: History
Rank: Assistant Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Application Deadline
October 15 2024; position open until filled.
Required Application Materials
Please complete an online application including the following materials:
Letter describing research and teaching interests
CV
Chapter/articlelength writing sample
Statement outlining your commitment and contributions to diversity equity and inclusion
Names and email addresses of 3 professional references
Position Announcement
The Department of History at the University of Oregon seeks to hire a tenuretrack assistant professor specializing in African American history beginning fall 2025 (updated). Time period and research subfield are open. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of or strong potential for highquality scholarship and studentcentered teaching. The department is especially interested in candidates whose teaching research and community engagement would complement and support the UOs Black Studies minor. Priority will be given to applications received by October 15 2024 but the position will remain open until filled.
The University of Oregon is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute to the achievement of this goal. To learn more about UOs initiatives to support diversity and promote antiracism please visit the following websites:
- Lyllye ReynoldsParker Black Cultural Center: Black Studies Program: of Equity and Inclusion: Lives Matter Campus and Community Resources: for Equity Promotion College of Education: of Indigenous Race and Ethnic Studies: or Program Summary
The Department of History at the University of Oregon part of the Social Sciences division of the College of Arts and Sciences is a highly accomplished community of teachers and scholars. Our expertise spans the globe from the Pacific Northwest and the United States to Asia Europe Latin America North America the Middle East and Africa and extends across human history from ancient and medieval times through to the early twentyfirst century. Our scholars are engaged in teaching and research projects that examine the myriad ways in which religion ethnicity race class and gender have shaped the patterns of human experience. Faculty graduate and undergraduate students in the Department of History also collaborate on a wide variety of history initiatives with similarly placed University departments focusing on diverse thematic geographic and temporal areas.
The Department of History offers degrees in both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science at the undergraduate level as well as Masters of Arts and Doctorates of Philosophy at the graduate level. A group of over two dozen scholars and teachers with a passion for understanding the past in all its dimensions our distinguished and innovative faculty hold several joint appointments with University administration the Oregon Humanities Center and the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics to name just a few. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our faculty and the broad range of our course offerings and research projects. We aim to build a sense of intellectual collaboration among members of the departments learning community and strive to create a climate of inclusion for students faculty and staff.
For more information please visit .Minimum Requirements
PhD in History Black Studies American Studies or related field.
Record of or strong potential for highquality scholarship and studentcentered teaching.Professional Competencies
Ability to work effectively with students staff and faculty with a range of disciplinary and ideological perspectives culturally diverse backgrounds and multiple identities.
Ability to help advance diversity equity and inclusion in the University community.Preferred Qualifications
The department is especially interested in candidates whose teaching research and community engagement would complement and support the UOs Black Studies minor.
About the University
The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds a distinguished ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20000 undergraduate and 3600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. In recent years the university has increased the diversity of its student body as well as campuswide efforts to build a welcoming inclusive community. The UOs 295acre campus features stateoftheart facilities in an arboretumlike setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The UO is located in Eugene a vibrant city of 157000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings a pleasant climate and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast the Cascade Mountains and Portland.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.
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