University of Utah
Assistant Professor of History in Global Latin America
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Department:
00090 - History
City:
Salt Lake City, UT
Track:
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin:
July 1, 2025
Details:
The Department of History at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of modern Latin America and its relationship with other world regions (including the US and Canada, as well as Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and/or the Pacific), with thematic strengths in areas such as migration, capitalism, technology, global health, diplomacy, infrastructure, and/or the environment. The position is integral to a new International and Area Studies curriculum development initiative within the College of Humanities.
Competitive applicants will have a research and teaching profile with a strong global focus, and a demonstrated commitment to research and research-informed teaching at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in global Latin America, as well as (on a rotating basis) an undergraduate course that critically engages with area studies frameworks, an undergraduate course on historical methods, and a survey of modern Latin America.
History faculty have opportunities to participate in the University’s Interdisciplinary programs in Latin American Studies, International Studies, Asian Studies, and Middle East Studies. Both the Center for Latin American Studies and the Asia Center are Title VI National Resource Centers (NRCs) that provide extensive support for language study abroad through Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships. The University of Utah is a national leader in Classical and Modern Nahuatl language and cultural studies, with a summer language institute and academic year course offerings.
The PhD is preferred but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample no later than October 18, 2024. All applicants will be required to submit names and email addresses for letters of recommendation. If selected for the first round of interviews, references will be notified to submit a letter.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information:
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Notice:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Special Instructions for Candidates:
Open Date:
08/14/2024
Close Date:
10/18/2024
Open Until Filled:
No
Requisition Number:
PRN01254CF
Type:
Faculty
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Proposed Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor
Department:
00090 - History
City:
Salt Lake City, UT
Track:
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin:
July 1, 2025
Details:
The Department of History at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of modern Latin America and its relationship with other world regions (including the US and Canada, as well as Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and/or the Pacific), with thematic strengths in areas such as migration, capitalism, technology, global health, diplomacy, infrastructure, and/or the environment. The position is integral to a new International and Area Studies curriculum development initiative within the College of Humanities.
Competitive applicants will have a research and teaching profile with a strong global focus, and a demonstrated commitment to research and research-informed teaching at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in global Latin America, as well as (on a rotating basis) an undergraduate course that critically engages with area studies frameworks, an undergraduate course on historical methods, and a survey of modern Latin America.
History faculty have opportunities to participate in the University’s Interdisciplinary programs in Latin American Studies, International Studies, Asian Studies, and Middle East Studies. Both the Center for Latin American Studies and the Asia Center are Title VI National Resource Centers (NRCs) that provide extensive support for language study abroad through Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships. The University of Utah is a national leader in Classical and Modern Nahuatl language and cultural studies, with a summer language institute and academic year course offerings.
The PhD is preferred but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample no later than October 18, 2024. All applicants will be required to submit names and email addresses for letters of recommendation. If selected for the first round of interviews, references will be notified to submit a letter.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information:
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Notice:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Special Instructions for Candidates:
Open Date:
08/14/2024
Close Date:
10/18/2024
Open Until Filled:
No
Requisition Number:
PRN01254CF
Type:
Faculty
#J-18808-Ljbffr