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Nine (9) Month Term Position - Department of History and Classics - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
08A20
Position Type:
Academic Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of History and Classics
Position:
Nine (9) Month Term Position
Contract:

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Prince Edward Island welcomes applications for a nine- month contract position (August 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021) at the assistant professor level in the Department of History and Classics in the following area: The U.S.A. in Global Context. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two survey courses in American history along with other courses that explore the relationship between the U.S.A. and one or more of the following: Latin America; South America; Asia; Africa. UPEI’s History Department has a strong reputation for excellence in undergraduate teaching and we welcome scholars who demonstrate effectiveness in the classroom. 

The successful candidate will have a completed doctoral degree in the history of the United States in global context; a strong record of success in teaching at the undergraduate level; and a strong record of innovative research achievement appropriate to this level of appointment.

A complete application must include the following: a cover letter outlining how the candidate would contribute to the History Department in the area specified above, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (to include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching success), a research statement outlining current and future research projects.

Salary will be determined according to rank and experience. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Applications should be sent electronically to:

Dr. James E. Moran, Chair

Department of History and Classics

University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue

Charlottetown, PE

C1A 4P3

e. jmoran@upei.ca

t. 902 330.9999

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Review of applications will begin on March 30, 2020; however the competition will remain open until the position is filled.