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Assistant Professor of History: African Diasporas in the Americas
Washington State University
Assistant Professor of History: African Diasporas in the Americas
Washington State University
 Assistant Professor of History: African Diasporas in the Americas Title: 270-NN - Assistant Professor Business Title: Assistant Professor of History: African Diasporas in the Americas Additional Titles: Location: Washington State University Area: College of Arts and Sciences Department: History Employee Type: Faculty Job Family: Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible Position Number: Position Details: This recruitment is included in the Washington State University Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas cluster hire. For more information and the list of the other positions included in this cluster hire, please visit the Office of the Provost website at https://provost.wsu.edu/clusterhire/. Summary of Duties: The Department of History at Washington State University invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position in the field of African Diasporas in the Americas at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 16, 2021. Candidates should have a research focus which explores the Black experience in some part of the Americas. The Department of History especially values scholarship that places an emphasis on the history of race and resistance. Benefits are competitive. The position is part of a faculty cluster hire initiative in the scholarship and teaching about racism and social inequality in the Americas. The university is particularly interested in hiring scholars who are deeply connected to and integrated into the communities that they study as a means to build on our strong tradition of engaged and applied scholarship at WSU. Tenure Track: Yes Monthly Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. FTE: 100% Position Term in months: 9 months Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a PhD in History (or strong evidence of completion of PhD before August 2021); demonstrate expertise in the study of African Diasporas in the Americas, broadly conceived; provide evidence of successful teaching and instruction; provide evidence of developing and maintaining a productive research program; demonstrate their commitment to campus diversity efforts and inclusion; show clear engagement with the communities they study. Additional Information: Department Link: https://history.wsu.edu/ Background Check: This position has been determined to require a background check. Location: Pullman, Washington 99164 Screening Begin Date: January 16, 2021 Special Instructions to Applicants: A cover letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications; Current Curriculum Vitae; Statement addressing the candidate's commitment to issues of diversity and inclusion in teaching and research; and the names and email address of three individuals who have agreed to serve as references. Direct inquiries via email to Dr. Jennifer Thigpen jthigpen@wsu.edu NOTE: As part of this application process you will be able to upload the statement addressing your commitment to issues of diversity and inclusion by uploading the document within either of the following areas:
Required Documents: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity and inclusion statement, and reference contact information. Time Type: Full time Position Term: 9 Month Posting Close Date (If empty, open until filled): WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Washington-State-University/Assistant-Professor-of-History--African-Diasporas-in-the-Americas_R-11 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-e208783cc56a054984c2a4cdcbf6d825
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Founded in 1890 in Pullman, Washington State University (WSU) is Washington’s land-grant university with an overarching mission of improving the quality of life for all citizens – locally, nationally, and globally. WSU is committed to innovation and excellence in research and scholarship. WSU has a current enrollment of over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and approximately 6,000 faculty and staff at its five campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett), as well as its numerous other locations across the State of Washington and online through its Global Campus.
U.S. News & World Report's 2016 "America's Best Colleges" rankings place WSU in the top 75 public national universities. WSU was one of only three Northwest universities to be placed in the top two tiers, along with the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. WSU is ranked as a "highest research activity" institution by the Carnegie Foundation and is in the top 12 percent of research universities as reported by the National Science Foundation. Also, WSU was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its engagement activities with i...ts Community Engagement Classification.
WSU employs approximately 6,000 faculty and professional staff and the University deeply values diversity among its faculty, students, and staff. WSU students represent diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds: approximately 10 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington, and approximately 6.8 percent are international students. WSU annually awards more than $280 million in scholarships and financial aid to approximately 17,000 undergraduate students.
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