The History Department at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track position in African-American history with an anticipated start date of August, 2024. We seek candidates with expertise in African-American history, specialization open. We especially welcome applicants whose research or teaching interests cover the 19th century, as well as candidates with a passion for undergraduate education and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
Trinity University is a private, secular, and nationally-ranked liberal arts university with a commitment to interdisciplinarity and intentional inclusion. Trinity’s student body consists of approximately 2500 students, of which 45.5% are students of color, and boasts a 9:1 student/faculty ratio. Trinity University’s commitment to recruitment and retention of talented scholars from diverse backgrounds includes opportunities and funding for professional development, a fully-funded semester-long junior research leave (after three years of teaching and successful reappointment), regular, fully-funded, post-tenure research leaves, and support for pedagogical development, grant writing, digital tools, and community engagement.
The Department of History and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
The teaching load is five courses per year.
Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by September, 2024 in history, African-American Studies, or other related fields.
To apply, go to https://trinity.wd1.
Review of applications will begin on October 9, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Gina Anne Tam, Search Chair, at [email protected].
Application deadline: September 9, 2024
Date posted: August 9, 2023