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African American History, Tenure Track Assistant Professor

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Position description

The Department of History at the University of California,Riverside, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in African American history through the nineteenth century, especially as it relates to the African American experience during and immediately after slavery. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in African American and nineteenth century U.S. History.

Appointment begins on July 1, 2016, with salary commensurate with education and experience. Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Desired qualifications: Ph.D. in History or a relevant field; documented research record and strong agenda for future research; evidence of teaching excellence and mentoring experience. We welcome candidates who also participate in the dissemination of historical knowledge to broader publics via diverse channels. UC-Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Procedure: Applicants must use UCR’s online portal, https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00402,
to submit the following material: cover letter; curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; and writing sample. Evidence of teaching and mentoring should be submitted if available. Letters and inquiries should be addressed to: Professor Clifford Trafzer, Chair, Search Committee, Department of History, University of California, Riverside, at Clifford.trafzer@ucr.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants who use Interfolio may utilize a feature provided by the Interfolio Service to allow Interfolio to upload their letters directly into AP Recruit. Applicants can input an Interfolio-generated email address in place of their letter writer's email address. Interfolio refers to this as Online Application Deliveries. The following link on the Interfolio website shows how to set this up (http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System ).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Writing Sample

  • Evidence of Teaching and Mentoring (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity, and/or service.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required