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Northampton, MA
Open Date:
Mar 13, 2024
Description:
The Department of History at Smith College invites applications for a 1-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Lecturer to begin July 1, 2024 with a specialization in the history of science and medicine. The temporal and regional specialization is flexible, excluding the history of the United States. Teaching responsibilities for this position will regularly include a first-year seminar and four additional courses developed in consultation with the department. By the time of appointment, the applicant should have a Ph.D. in History, however, ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of History may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/history.
As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.
Application Instructions:
Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/142843 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief description of potential courses, diversity/inclusion statement, and the contact information for three confidential references. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2024.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
