The Department of History at Kean University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in African American History, pending budgetary and administrative approval. It is strongly preferred that this candidate also have precollegiate experience teaching in order to lead in the advising and preparing of prospective social studies teachers. Ph.D. required. Position beginning September 1, 2010.
Dept. of History at Kean University Assistant Professor Position
The Department of History at Kean University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in African American History, pending budgetary and administrative approval. This is a tenure track position beginning September 1, 2010. We seek a teacher/scholar able to offer lower and upper level undergraduate courses (with the occasional graduate course) in African American History, with the ability to handle regular American history classes, particularly post Reconstruction. It is strongly preferred that this candidate also have precollegiate experience teaching in order to lead in the advising and preparing of prospective social studies teachers. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching a history course in the University's general education program, advising students, and participating in faculty activities. Candidates must hold the Ph.D. , have at least two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and preferably also the precollegiate level, and possess a strong scholarly record. Short-listed candidates will present copies of sample publications or other writing. Letters of application should include a full CV, and applicants should arrange three letters of reference. Kean is an EOAAE.
Contact Info:
Dr. Sue Gronewold, Chair
History Department
Willis 205
Kean University
Union, NJ 07083
Phone: 908 7374250
E-mail: sgronewo@kean.edu
Website: http://www.kean.edu/~history/
