Slippery Rock University invites applications for a full time, tenure track assistant professor in the History Department beginning August 2009.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in American History with concentration in the areas from the late Colonial era to the Civil War; ability to teach Pennsylvania History required.  ABD’s will be considered if Ph.D. is completed by June 2009.  Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including teaching demonstration, required. Commitment to the education of diverse populations required.  Teaching experience at the college/university level preferred.

Responsibilities: Teach introductory history surveys and specialized courses in Pennsylvania history plus courses in such areas as Colonial, Revolution, Early National, Military History, and Civil War.  Demonstrate excellence in teaching, maintain an active program of scholarly achievement resulting in peer-reviewed publication, mentor undergraduate and graduate research, participate in university service and advise students.

Send hard copy letter of application, resume, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts required before hiring), and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Alan Levy
Search Chair
History Department
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
 (724) 738-2405

Review of applications will begin by December 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.  Background investigation required for employment.  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Visit our web page at www.sru.edu.

AA # 09-21

UP # 0376

Date Posted: 10/2/08