Department: History

College: Arts and Sciences

Description of duties, responsibilities and qualifications:
The Department of History at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Public History, beginning August 2008. Specialization open. Ability to teach World Civilization and courses in area of specialization required. A Ph.D. in History, teaching experience, and evidence of scholarly potential expected. Instructional duties will include student advisement and curriculum development. In addition to instructional duties, faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service activities.

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University has approximately 15,000 students and has been ranked by "U.S. News and World Report" as one of the top 15 among southern regional universities since the rankings first appeared in 1986. Additional information about the Department of History can be found at www.history.appstate.edu

Deadline Date: Review of completed applications will begin on November 26, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

Application: Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation via mail to:

Professor Michael L. Krenn, Chair
Department of History
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608

Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.