History Department Opening in Public History: Suffolk University

The History Department at Suffolk University invites applications for either a tenure-track Assistant Professor position or a non-tenure-track Professional-in-Residence position in Public History for July 1, 2018 (pending final budgetary approval). Tenure-track applicants must have relevant professional experience and a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in History with a primary field in Public History; a well-defined research agenda demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, public scholarship and/or digital products; and collaborations with historic sites and organizations. Expertise in Digital History/Humanities is highly desirable, and applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2018. Applicants for the position of Professional-in-Residence must have significant professional experience in the field and an advanced degree. Successful candidates will demonstrate engagement with public history professional associations, historical sites and organizations, and other relevant bodies. All candidates must provide evidence of a commitment to excellent teaching at the undergraduate level and in public history settings, and demonstrate their scholarly and/or professional potential.

Position responsibilities include: a 3/2 teaching load in the Public History concentration, History major, and/or first-year curriculum; development of a productive research and/or professional engagement; and service to the History Department and University, including committee membership, student advising, and stewardship of the Public History concentration.

Application should be made through the Suffolk HR website and should include the following: 1) letter of application; 2) CV; 3) copy of graduate transcripts; 4) statement of research and teaching interests; 5) recent sample of published work and/or recent sample of professional work; 6) student evaluations of teaching; and 7) three professional letters of reference (which should be sent electronically to Harpreet Kaur, Employment Coordinator at hkaur2@suffolk.edu Review of applications will begin immediately, with a final application deadline of November 1, 2017.

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