| Official Job Title | ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
|---|---|
| Working Title: | Assistant or Associate Professor in African American History |
| Position Number | 01339412 |
| Division | College of Letters and Science |
| Department | B4875 HISTORY |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Appointment Type | Tenure Track Faculty, Teaching |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Percent | 100 |
| Posting Type | Faculty & Instructional |
| Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program) | Situated on the shores of the largest system of freshwater lakes on earth, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides a world-class and affordable education to 25,000 students from 90 countries. As an R1 research and access university, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that values excellence in research and teaching. We want to attract, retain, and grow a diverse staff that honors unique experiences and perspectives, and we take pride in the diversity of our student body, faculty and staff, and programs. Along with many other programs at UWM, the department maintains an active research interest in a variety of fields, including Milwaukee history. This interest is evidenced by our award-winning March on Milwaukee website, created by faculty in the department collaborating with faculty and staff in the university library and Digital Humanities Lab ; the Wisconsin Community Activism Now project, created by researchers from our Office of Undergraduate Research and faculty in the Cultures and Communities Program ; and the NEH-funded Encyclopedia of Milwaukee , a project developed and implemented by department faculty. Among these programs is a Department of African and African Diaspora Studies, which is also currently seeking to hire a historian. |
| Job Summary | The History Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks a professor of African American history, period and specialization open, at the Assistant or Associate level. Our department offers a BA, MAs in History and Public History, a joint MLIS-MA degree, and a PhD. More information about the programs can be found at https://uwm.edu/history/. The teaching load will be 2:2. Teaching responsibilities include lower-level survey courses in African American history as well as upper-level and graduate classes in additional areas of expertise. Ability to teach the U.S. or World History survey and/or transnational histories is also welcome. We encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research, articulate a scholarly research agenda in African American history along with a vision for the field, have experience developing courses and/or curricula in African American history, and have experience mentoring students from under-represented groups. Candidates are encouraged to articulate their potential contribution to the department with reference to its existing strengths or gaps. |
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| Application Instructions | Application must include (a) a letter of application describing research and teaching interests and expertise; (b) curriculum vitae; © writing sample (chapter or article-length); (d) the names and contact details of three referees. Letters of recommendation will be requested if and when needed. Please address any questions to Marcus Filippello (filippem@uwm.edu). For this position, applicants are required to apply online at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/35493 . UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. |
| Application Deadline | 12/01/2022 |
| Continuous (Open Until Filled?) | No |
| If Continuous, Initial Review Date | |
| Position Contact Name | Marcus Filippello |
| Contact Phone | 414-229-4772 |
| Contact Email | filippem@uwm.edu |
| Application Notes | For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. |
| Legal Notices | AA/EO Statement UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable Accommodations UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Title and Total Compensation Project The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/ |
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