Job Posting: Postdoc in American Agricultural History at NCSU
Please see the following job posting from North Carolina State University:
Department of History
Teaching Post Doctoral Fellow (Position # 00108031)
NC State University, Raleigh, NC
Description: American Agricultural History: The Department of History at North Carolina State University invites applications for a Teaching Post-Doctoral Fellow position in American agricultural history (any area of specialization). The Teaching Scholar will pursue their own individual research agenda and be guided by a faculty mentor in their respective field. A research presentation in the Spring semester will summarize progress in this area. The Teaching Scholar will be expected to teach a 2/2 load, including American Agricultural History (offered in the fall). The Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar will be evaluated on a regular basis regarding her/his teaching and mentoring of students. One year appointment with the possibility of renewal.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in American history, with an emphasis on agricultural history, awarded no more than three years from the date of postdoctoral appointment. Experience as a teaching assistant or instructor of record desired. Training/education: Experience mentoring students and having a specific research agenda that aligns with the department’s graduate teaching needs also highly desired. Motivation to teach, mentor, conduct and publish research and/or scholarship is expected.
How to apply: NC State University now requires all applications to be initiated electronically. To apply, visit https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/142744 and click “Apply to this Job.” Applications should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. In addition, applicants should have three letters of reference sent via email to Professor Ross Bassett, Chair of the Search Committee (ross@ncsu.edu). Questions can also be sent via email to ross@ncsu.edu. Review of applicants will begin on May 15, 2021 and will continue until position is filled.
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