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The Opportunity
The Department of History at Saint Mary's University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We welcome applications from candidates specializing in any area of North American history who can contribute to our growing strength in Applied/Public History. The department particularly encourages applications from candidates who are able to contribute to the Indigenization of the curriculum and the university.
What you'll need
Qualifications
The successful applicant will hold a PhD in History with an established record of research. A willingness to contribute to community engaged research will be considered an asset. The appointment will begin on 1 July 2019.
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Core Skills
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Department of History
The successful candidate will be joining a department with a vigorous research culture whose faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows have made contributions to historical scholarship in a wide range of areas. Our department provides vital support for the university's interdisciplinary programs, including Atlantic Canada Studies, Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Women and Gender Studies, International Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Irish Studies. We also enjoy a close relationship with the local museum and educational community enhanced by a developing Applied History component of our program at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. For further information visit our web page: http://www.smu.ca/academic/arts/history
Applications
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a sample of recent academic writing, graduate school transcripts, and names and contact information of three referees. Applications are to be submitted electronically in a single PDF file to [email protected]. For more information contact Prof. Michael Vance, Chair, Department of History ([email protected]).
The deadline for applications is 28 Jan 2019.
Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as outlined in the Saint Mary's University Collective Agreement. http://www.smu.ca/about/collective-agreements.html
Saint Mary's University
Founded in 1802, Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's oldest and leading institutions of higher learning and has evolved into a vibrant and engaged community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni from more than 100 countries around the world. Saint Mary's University is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.
Saint Mary's is a public university of about 7200 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university is committed to serving the local, regional, national and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Saint Mary's University is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people. Halifax is a major educational centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities. It is conveniently located close to major urban centres in Canada and Northeastern United States. Visit our website at http://www.smu.ca