Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F0149P Working Title Carl and Sally Gable Distinguished Chair in Southern Colonial American History Department Franklin College History Department About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Faculty members are expected to support the college’s goals of creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Georgia is well known for its quality
of life in regard to both outdoor and urban activities (www.georgia.org). UGA is a land and seagrant institution located in Athens, 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, the state capital
(www.visitathensga.com; www.uga.edu).

College/Unit/Department website http://history.uga.edu/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2019 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 10/15/2018 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include a cover letter describing the candidate’s teaching and research interests and a current vita. Letters of recommendation for shortlisted candidates will be requested at a later date. Applications should be submitted at ugajobssearch.com. Review of applications will begin on December 15 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Cindy Hahamovitch, Search Committee Chair, at cxhaha@uga.edu.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title PROFESSOR Pay Grade FLSA Faculty Rank Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenured Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline

Position Summary

The Department of History at the University of Georgia invites applications from senior scholars to fill the Carl and Sally Gable Distinguished Chair in Southern Colonial History beginning in August 2019. We seek an established scholar with an outstanding record of research and teaching. The search committee welcomes applicants who study the American Colonial South through 1825, defined broadly, both geographically and thematically. Candidates who work on the African Diaspora, Native Americans, borderlands, the southern colonies in relation to the Caribbean, gender, or other fields are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students. The salary for this tenured position is competitive and the position carries with it a generous research support account and graduate student support.

Additional Requirements

A PhD is required in history or a related field

To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as a full professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Instruction

Percentage Of Time 375 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Research

Percentage Of Time 625 Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents