Princeton University

Brazilian History. Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, or Associate Professor. Anticipated start date: September 1, 2019. The Department of History at Princeton University invites applications from scholars who specialize in modern Brazilian history. The time period and field of specialization are open, but the search will prioritize scholars who enhance existing thematic strengths in the department, including but not limited to: environmental history, transnational history, political history, the trans-Atlantic slave trade, slavery and race, gender and sexuality, and post-emancipation society. The candidate should be prepared to offer an undergraduate lecture course on the history of Brazil, as well as upper level undergraduate courses and graduate seminars on specialized aspects of this history. Review of files will begin October 8, 2018. Applicants should provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement outlining the dissertation or book as well as future plans, and one chapter- or article-length writing sample. Applicants should also provide contact information for at least three recommenders as part of the online application process. For candidates who do not yet have a Ph.D., the recommendation of the principal advisor must include precise information on the present status of the dissertation and the likelihood of completion by summer 2019. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Please apply online at: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/7841

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