The Africana Studies and History Departments at Luther College invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship. Teach responsibilities include a survey course in African-American history, a course in the history of Civil Rights Movement, and other courses in the instructor's area of interest. Ph.D. required by appointment. Review of applications begins: October 30, 2009.
Luther College - Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and History
Location: Iowa, United States
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Assistant Professor
Submitted: Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Main Category: African American History or Studies
Secondary Categories: U.S. History
Black Studies
Black History
American Studies
AFRICANA STUDIES/HISTORY FACULTY POSITION
The Africana Studies and History Departments at Luther College invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship. Specialization is open, but teaching responsibilities will include a survey course in African-American history, a course in the history of the Civil Rights Movement, and other courses in the instructor's area of interest. These courses are cross-listed between the Africana Studies and History departments. In addition, the candidate will participate in an all-college interdisciplinary course for first-year students. The teaching load at Luther College is six courses per year (spread over spring and fall semesters and a January term). Additional duties include advising and committee work. The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active scholarly agenda. For further information see http://www.luther.edu/academics/dean/openings/index.html.
Applicants' dossiers should include curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, a statement concerning teaching philosophy, a writing sample, course syllabi, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation. Successful candidates should have the Ph.D. in hand or completed by the date of appointment. Review of applications begins October 30, 2009 and continues until the position is filled. Please send applications to Novian Whitsitt, Associate Professor of Africana Studies, Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, Iowa 52101. E-mail: whitsino@luther.edu; Telephone: 563-387-2142; FAX 563-387-1107. Additional information concerning the college and its programs is available on the college website at www.luther.edu. An AA/EEO employer; women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
Contact Info:
Novian Whitsitt
Associate Professor of Africana Studies
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Email: whitsino@luther.edu
Website: http://www.luther.edu/
