Assistant Professor in African History

2 weeks ago


New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States Rutgers University Full time
Job Opportunity

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in African history to begin on September 1, 2025.

Qualifications
  • PhD in History or a related field is required.
  • Candidates must have received their degree by the start of the appointment.
Research and Teaching Focus

We welcome applications from scholars specializing in any region, time period, or thematic focus within the field of African history. We are particularly interested in applicants whose work complements one or more of the department's strengths, including Atlantic and Indian Ocean circuits of exchange; the global study of race, slavery, and abolition; and colonization and decolonization.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful applicant will teach History courses at a wide range of levels in the department's undergraduate program, Master's program in Global and Comparative History, and doctoral program.

Diversity and Inclusion

Rutgers is located in New Jersey, a demographically diverse state. Our student body reflects this racial and ethnic diversity. We are interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online and should include: a cover letter outlining the candidate's research and teaching, a CV, the names and e-mail addresses (or dossier service emails) of three referees, and an article-length writing sample. All materials should be submitted by October 15, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service, or any other category protected by law.



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