American Environmental History

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Position Summary:

To contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate instruction by teaching courses in American Environmental History as well as the appropriate half of the U.S. history survey; to contribute to the department’s and discipline’s scholarly activities, and to serve the university and community.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

The Department of History of the University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in American Environmental History to begin August 16, 2012. The successful candidate’s courses will include upper-level and graduate courses in the field of specialization as well as the appropriate half of the U.S. history survey. The Department and University emphasize excellence in teaching as well as scholarship. Ph.D. must be in hand by time of appointment. To apply go to http://facultyjobs.ua.edu and complete the on-line application. Attach a letter of application, c.v., and writing sample (article or chapter). Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Andrew Huebner, Chair, American Environment History Search Committee, Department of History, University of Alabama, Box 870212, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0212. Please direct any inquiries to ahuebner@as.ua.edu. Review of applications will begin on 1 December and continue until the position is filled.

Special Instructions:

Please attach Writing sample to the “Other Document” tab.

Please have letters of recommendation or placement file sent to Andrew Huebner, Chair of American Environmental History Search, History Department, University of Alabama, Box 870212, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0212.

UA EEO Statement:

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.