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Assistant Professor-Environmental History

Company: American Historical Association
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor in Environmental History Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $82,200 - $111,800 Applicants that currently hold a senate faculty position at another UC campus should be aware of the policies governing intercampus faculty hiring & transfers. These policies can be found at . Percent time: 100 Anticipated start: July 1, 2025 or later Application Window Open date: October 18, 2024 Next review date: Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in environmental history (region and time open) to begin July 1, 2025 or later. We welcome applications from scholars who research any aspect of environmental history, in any region and period of human history. We are especially interested in candidates who will augment existing departmental strengths, such as medieval history and/or the history of science, and can contribute to our Public History program. We anticipate that the courses offered by this hire will attract students of the social and life sciences as well as history and environmental studies majors. In addition to teaching basic survey courses in environmental history, the hire will teach upper-division and graduate courses in their specialty and advise students in the field. The successful candidate will build intellectual and programmatic bridges with other fields and research clusters in the department and across campus and could potentially collaborate with scholars in UCSB's Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. The department seeks candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, mentoring, professional activity, and service. For more information about our department, please visit our website at: . Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) The minimum requirement to be considered for this position is the completion of all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent), except the dissertation , at the time of application. Preferred qualifications PhD (or equivalent degree) in History or a related field. Original and significant research, clarity of writing and argument; ability to collaborate with colleagues in the department and in related fields at UCSB; ability to add to diversity through teaching, mentorship, research, and service; and demonstrated knowledge of the subject in teaching and research area are preferred. Application Requirements Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
  • Syllabi Sample - Please provide one graduate course syllabi and one undergraduate course syllabi. If not provided at time of application, semi-finalists may be asked to provide sample syllabi. (Optional)
  • Writing Sample - A writing sample (approximately 30-35 pages in length) is required. If not provided at time of application, semi-finalists may be asked to provide additional writing samples. Reference requirements
    • 3-5 letters of reference required Three letters of recommendation required. Applicants must trigger the letter solicitations through UC Recruit. Letters will be used to assess the candidate's teaching and scholarly credentials to help select those who will be seriously considered. Apply link: Help contact: About UC Santa Barbara The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: . As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Job location Santa Barbara, CA Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. jeid-23bf050c2a4bae4d8f9dc66bcf5c1ac7
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Keywords: American Historical Association, Santa Barbara , Assistant Professor-Environmental History, Education / Teaching , Santa Barbara, California

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