Tenure Track Position in Modern US History

December 14, 2021

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Tenure Track Position in Modern US History

The Department of History at the University of Winnipeg acknowledges that we live and work in the ancestral and traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Anishininew, Assiniboine, Cree, Dakota, Dene, and the heartland of the Métis nation.

We invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2022, subject to budgetary approval. This position is designated for Indigenous persons and members of Racialized Communities only.The successful candidate will have or be close to completing a Ph.D. and should have a research and teaching profile in Modern US history (post-Civil War period). Particular area of expertise is open. Particular area of research is open, with a preference for those studying ethnicity, race, and racism.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, as well as graduate courses in our Joint Master’s Program with the Department of History at the University of Manitoba. The candidate is expected to have a scholarly record and a developed research agenda. The candidate will perform administrative duties and engage in committee work.

The University of Winnipeg is striving to lead the way in Indigenization and is an inclusive and diverse campus. It is also a member of the Newberry Consortium for American Indian Studies. The Department of History offers courses and fosters research in a wide range of areas, themes and eras: from Winnipeg itself to Canada and the Americas, and from Europe to Africa and Asia. With the addition of a Modern U.S. History specialist, we will continue to deliver a strong and vibrant curriculum focused on excellence, decolonization, accessibility, and innovation.

Applications must be submitted online via The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system. For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources Website and, under the Employment category, choose the Faculty Employment position vacancies option: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/hr/employment.html

Candidates will need to submit PDFs of the following:

- A cover letter, including brief descriptions of teaching and research interests (2-3 pages),
- curriculum vitae,
- a sample publication or writing sample (maximum 30 pages),
- the contact information for three reference letter writers.
- Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference.

Deadline for Applications: February 18, 2022

Consideration of applications will continue until such time as the position is filled. Please send any enquiries about the position to: Dr. Meuwese, Chair, Department of History

E-mail: m.meuwese@uwinnipeg.ca

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. *This position is designated for Indigenous persons and members of Racialized Communities. *Please confidentially self-identify at the time of application. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact Elieth Martinez, HR Consultant at e.martinez@uwinnipeg.ca or 204-258-2928.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or 204.786.9066.