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Oliver-McCourtney Professor of History
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Role
Oliver-McCourtney Professor of History
Location
United States of America
Job type
Full time
Posted
7 months ago
Salary
Job description
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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Department of History at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position for the endowed professorship, the Oliver-McCourtney Professor of History. This position will be hired at the rank of Professor.
The Department is searching for an innovative and highly accomplished scholar whose research emphasizes connections or movements across political and/or regional boundaries.
This position will include resident and online instruction and normal university service. The teaching load during the academic year is three courses. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.
Candidates must have demonstrated excellence as a researcher, scholar and teacher in a relevant field, and evidence of a substantial record of advanced research as well as leadership in their field of specialization. Duties will involve a combination of teaching, research, and service, based on the candidate’s qualifications.
A Ph.D. in History or related field is required by the appointment date.
Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State’s Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials electronically: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. Inquiries may be directed to the search chair, Greg Smits, Professor of History and Asian Studies, at gjs4@psu.edu. Review will begin immediately and continue until filled.
For more information on the Department of History, please visit our website at https://history.la.psu.edu/.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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