The University of Akron

Assistant Professor of History

The Department of History at the University of Akron invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the Latin American field with a starting date of August 25, 2003. Ph.D. required by June 30, 2003.  The appointee is expected to: 1) develop an individual research program in the field of his/her expertise, 2) to teach a range of courses in the history undergraduate and graduate (MA and Ph.D.) programs and the World Civilizations: Latin America course in the General Education Program, and 3) share service tasks associated with History Department activities.

The History Department has sixteen full-time faculty and offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D.degrees in history. A completed application must contain: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) copies of graduate transcripts, 4) three letters of recommendation, and 5) evidence of teaching, research, and writing. Application materials should be sent by mail (no fax or e-mail) to: Chair, Latin America Search Committee, History Department, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325–1902.

Application deadline: November 8, 2002. The University of Akron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. www3.uakron.edu/history/