The History Department

During the 2009-10 academic year the History Department is conducting a search for an historian of modern United States.  This page will provide more information for candidates.  To learn more about St. Bonaventure University please visit our website at http://www.sbu.edu.

The advertisement:

The History Department at St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in modern U.S. history, subject to final budget approval. The successful candidate will teach both surveys and upper division classes to majors and non-majors. The candidate will also fulfill additional duties such as service and advising.  Department members are active scholars and the candidate will be expected to demonstrate scholarly activity.   Ph.D.s are strongly preferred but A.B.D.s are welcome to apply if the Ph.D. will be completed within 9 months of hiring.  Inquiries regarding the position or the department should be directed to Phillip Payne, ppayne@sbu.edu. 

Please mail letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interest along with three letters of reference to Dr. Eleanor Green;, Dean, School of Arts & Sciences; St. Bonaventure University; St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 or submit materials electronically at egreen@sbu.edu.. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

St. Bonaventure University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

More information about the position:

St. Bonaventure University is primarily a teaching institution.  Assistant Professors carry a 4 class per semester load.  The successful candidate will teach two sections of the United States survey each semester.  He or she will teach History 201:  United States History to 1865 fall semester and History 202: United States History since 1865 spring semester.  In addition the successful candidate will 2 teach upper division courses in modern United States history, broadly defined, per semester.  Historically, this position has focused on the 20th century but we are willing to consider candidates who work in the later part of the 19th century.  Typically, these courses attract students from across the university with a heavy subscription from majors in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.  He or she will have a fair amount of latitude to develop new courses.

We do not have a specific sub-discipline in mind, but rather are looking for a candidate who is a dynamic teacher and an engaged scholar who will complement the department's existing areas.  Although St. Bonaventure is a teaching institution, the successful candidate will be expected to be an active scholar and engage in service activity to the university.