Assistant Professor of Latinx History/Studies

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Requirements

The Department of History and the Program in American Studies at Georgetown University invite applications for a joint tenure-line Assistant Professor of Latinx History/Studies, with a preference for a scholar and teacher working on the twentieth or twenty-first centuries.

We are particularly interested in applicants whose work on Latinx history and culture in the United States explores issues of migration and labor; race, gender, and citizenship; and/or culture, politics, and social justice.

A PhD is required by the position's start date of August 1, 2020. We will consider applications at the rank of beginning Assistant Professor or advanced Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active research agenda while dividing teaching and service responsibilities 50-50 between the Department of History and the Program in American Studies. At Georgetown, both units have a reputation for nurturing engaged scholarship. We welcome applicants whose work in Latinx History/Studies addresses multiple audiences and tackles issues of public concern.

For your application to be fully considered, the following must be completed by November 1, 2019:
Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions to create an applicant profile and submit the required materials below. Please refer to the step-by-step guide for uploading the required items. Applicants are encouraged to combine the materials into a single PDF. The application system will only accept up to 5 files (up to 5 MB each).

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information of at least three references (Letters of recommendation should NOT be submitted with the initial application; we will contact references as needed).

Please email facultyapplicanthelp@georgetown.edu for any technical assistance.

Online interviews will take place in December, and campus visits with finalists will take place in January/February. Please direct all position questions to the Latinx History/Studies search committee chair, Dr. Brian Hochman: bh296 at georgetown dot edu.



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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.



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