Assistant Professor, Latin American History

Posting Number: 20241135F Position Title: Assistant Professor, Latin American history Position Type:

Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/9-months Department: 138-History Position Summary:

The Department of History at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the history of Latin America since 1800. We seek an innovative scholar-teacher of any geographical specialization whose research and teaching engage transnational frameworks and themes.

Candidates should be able to teach thematic Core History courses of their own creation and electives at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek candidates who will contribute to the University's Latin American Studies Program within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies and build partnerships across campus.

We seek candidates who share our commitment to engaging and including diverse audiences. Our new colleague should demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds.

The position begins August 2025 with a teaching load of 2-2 for the 2025-26 Academic Year and 3-2 thereafter. PhD is required at the time the position commences. The application deadline is September 15, 2024.

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.villanova.edu.

Applications should include:

a) Cover letter of interest;

b) Curriculum vitae;

c) Statement of teaching philosophy;

d) Research statement and one article or chapter-length writing sample;

e) Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required if you are chosen for an interview);

f) Statement of commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;

g) Contact information for three references who will receive a secure email link to upload their recommendations.

h). Finalists will be asked to submit a statement of contribution to the University's mission.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order and is located in the ethnically and culturally diverse Philadelphia metro region. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission and strategic plan.

The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values. For more information about the Department of History, please see http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/history/

Duties and Responsibilities:

We seek an innovative scholar-teacher of Latin American history with any geographical specialization whose research and teaching engage transnational frameworks and themes.

Candidates should be able to teach thematic Core History courses of their own creation and electives at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We seek candidates who will contribute to the University's Latin American Studies Program within the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies and build partnerships across campus.

The position begins August 2025 with a teaching load of 2-2 for the 2025-26 Academic Year and 3-2 thereafter. PhD is required at the time the position commences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. is required at the time the position commences.

Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:

You will find detailed information about Villanova University's Department of History at https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/history.html.

Please direct any additional questions concerning this position to Dr. Andrew Liu, Chair of the Latin American History Search Committee, at andrew.liu@villanova.edu.

Posting Date: 06/11/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 09/16/2024 Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band: Job Classification: faculty

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