[Marina Duka]

Institution Type: College / University
Location: Illinois, United States
Position: Assistant Professor

The Department of History at The University of Chicago invites applications for a beginning tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of Spain and the Spanish American empire in the eighteenth century. The department is particularly interested in candidates whose work addresses questions of Atlantic political economy, but all research topics will receive serious consideration.

The appointment may begin as early as July 1, 2018. Candidates are expected to have the Ph.D. in hand by the start of the appointment. Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed; early submission is encouraged. Applications must be submitted through the University of Chicago’s Academic Career Opportunities website, http://tinyurl.com/y9ytkluy. The University of Chicago is committed to increasing the diversity of their faculty, and therefore encourage applicants who come from racial, ethnic, and social groups that are underrepresented in academia.

Applications must include:
1) a cover letter that describes the applicant’s research and teaching
2) a curriculum vitae
3) a research statement addressing current research and plans for future research
4) a teaching statement addressing teaching experience and philosophy
5) one sample of scholarly writing (a published article or unpublished paper or chapter)
6) three letters of reference.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.

Contact:
history@uchicago.edu

Website: http://tinyurl.com/y9ytkluy
Closing Date: 12/17/2017

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