Details
Posted: 05-Aug-23
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: JR100505
Job Family Group:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Department/Office:
History (Nicole Marafioti)
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Job Description:
The History Department at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track position in African-American history with an anticipated start date of August, 2024. We seek candidates with expertise in African-American history, specialization open. We especially welcome applicants whose research or teaching interests cover the 19th century, as well as candidates with a passion for undergraduate education and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a private, secular, and nationally-ranked liberal arts university with a commitment to interdisciplinarity and intentional inclusion. Trinity's student body consists of approximately 2500 students, of which 45.5% are students of color, and boasts a 9:1 student/faculty ratio. The campus boasts world-class facilities, including our newly-opened Humanities building Dicke Hall, home of the Humanities Collective, Trinity's hub for humanities scholarship and our Public Humanities Fellows. Trinity sits at the heart of San Antonio, a fast-growing, vibrant and cosmopolitan city of approximately 2 million residents. Our location allows students and faculty to learn from, engage with, and give back to its historic multicultural community. Discover more about Trinity University here and in the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio.
Trinity University's commitment to recruitment and retention of talented scholars from diverse backgrounds includes opportunities and funding for professional development, a fully-funded semester-long junior research leave (after three years of teaching and successful reappointment), and regular, fully-funded, post-tenure research leaves. Support for teaching, grant-writing, use of new digital tools and community engagement in courses is also readily available to all faculty.
The Trinity University Department of History consists of ten historians conducting research on Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States, with thematic focuses on transnational migration, gender and sexuality, international relations, comparative histories of race and racism, public history and digital humanities. Our history faculty consistently publish world-class scholarship, hold competitive fellowships and grants, and engage with local and global audiences through public scholarship and outreach. In the classroom, our department is committed to pedagogy that stresses critical analysis, informed empathy, and intentional inclusivity. See the department website for more information.
The Department of History and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The teaching load is five courses per year. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda, develop a curriculum based upon their interests and the needs of the department, and participate in department and university events and service. They will also be invited to participate in Trinity's interdisciplinary African-American Studies Program and the First Year Experience (read more about these programs here and here).
EDUCATION
Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by September, 2024 in history, African-American Studies, or other related fields.
EXPERIENCE
It is preferred that candidates have evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
HOW TO APPLY
When starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required.
In the "Application Documents" field, upload the following, each as a separate pdf file (note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded):
CV.
Cover letter. (Please include a list of 3 references. We will ask for letters of recommendation and additional materials after the first round.)
A diversity statement of 250-500 words that responds to the following prompt: "Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please describe your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching."
A teaching statement of 250-500 words that responds to the following prompt: "Please describe your teaching philosophy for teaching African-American history at the undergraduate level, and your experience in applying or future plans to apply that philosophy in the classroom."
Review of applications will begin on October 9, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Gina Anne Tam, Search Chair, at gtam@trinity.edu.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.
