History of Western Civilization

    History of Western Civilization, Instructor/Assistant Professor.  Full-time, one-year temporary position.  Minimum requirement MA in history; ABD or Ph.D. in history preferred.  Primary teaching and research fields in European history; area of specialization and period of concentration is open.  The successful candidate is expected to teach lower division Western Civilization surveys, with the possibility of teaching an upper division course in his/her European field.  Teaching experience at college/university level preferred.  Evidence of continuing scholarly growth required.  Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations is preferred.  Finalists for the position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and/or teaching demonstration judged by the department faculty.  The majority of regular, full-time department faculty must make recommendation for hiring.  The University encourages applications from historically under-represented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO employer.

For an application to be considered, a letter of application, a separate statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, a copy of graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation must be postmarked by February 28, 2008.

Submit all materials to:
    Dr. Jeanette Keith
    Chair, Western Civilization Temporary Search
    Department of History
    Bloomsburg University
    400 East Second Street
    Bloomsburg, PA  17815