Assistant Professor of Latin American History
About The Position
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professors in Latin American History (tenure-track) position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut. The History Department enthusiastically invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Latin American History. The research field of specialization is open. In addition to teaching introductory world history survey courses, the selected candidate will also teach a range of upper division Latin American history courses that will serve the Latin American Studies Program. They will also offer courses for Eastern’s liberal arts core curriculum, which includes interdisciplinary seminars. Preference will be given to candidates who will be able to contribute to the department’s digital history program and assist in the university’s community engagement programs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Latin American History or a related field must be in hand by starting date of August 2027.
- Cover letter
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- CV with the names of three references included
Nice To Haves
- Ability to contribute to the department’s digital history program.
- Ability to assist in the university’s community engagement programs.
Responsibilities
- Teach introductory world history survey courses.
- Teach a range of upper division Latin American history courses.
- Offer courses for Eastern’s liberal arts core curriculum, including interdisciplinary seminars.
- Contribute to the department’s digital history program.
- Assist in the university’s community engagement programs.
Benefits
- Substantial health and retirement benefits
- Paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals
- Medical, dental, and prescription plans
- Group life insurance
- Retirement
- Retiree health care
- Tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western)
- Deferred Retirement Contribution plans
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Medical Flexible spending accounts
- Long and short term disability insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
