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Faculty position for the College of Liberal Arts, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
(The University of Alabama in Huntsville)
Date Posted: 06/28/2010
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Faculty position for the College of Liberal Arts
Visiting Assistant Professor in History
Deadline: Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled
Requirements: The History Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a colleague for a one year position as visiting assistant professor in the history of science and technology outside the U.S beginning 18 August 2010. Teaching responsibilities include freshman world-history surveys and upper-division and graduate courses in the candidate’s specialty. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. or be ABD with anticipated completion by July 2011, and should have a strong commitment to teaching. The teaching load is three courses per semester. The University is developing a program in Science and Technology in Society (STS), and the successful candidate will play an important role in that process. Huntsville is a community with an economy that relies on high tech, with contractors servicing a major NASA installation and the Army’s Redstone Arsenal. The College of Liberal Arts also has programs in Global Studies/Study Abroad and Women’s Studies, and the History Department is developing one in public history. It is recommended that applications be received before 30 June 2010 to ensure full consideration. Information about the Department, the University, and Huntsville can be found at http://www.uah.edu/colleges/liberal/history.
Application Procedure: Send letter of application, c.v., and contact information for at least three references, including name, address, phone number and email address to:
Dr. Andrew Dunar, Chair
Department of History
Roberts Hall 409
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899