Deadline: December 1, 2023
Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of History seeks to appoint a tenure-track scholar as the inaugural Askwith Family Assistant or Associate Professor in Holocaust Studies. We invite applications from historians of the Holocaust who can teach courses in Jewish history and the history of the regions or thematic topics they study. PhD required by the date of appointment (July, 2024). The successful candidate will teach both graduate and undergraduate students in their areas of specialty on a 2/2 semester course load.
Carnegie Mellon University is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual and cultural dimensions. Carnegie Mellon welcomes faculty applicants who will contribute to this diversity through their research, teaching and service. Carnegie Mellon University seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples. Qualified candidates who can contribute through their work/life experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
The candidate must receive the Ph.D. by July 1, 2024.
Application Instructions
All applicants are required to apply through Interfolio. The completed application should include
1. C.V.
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 single-spaced pages outlining research and teaching
3. A diversity statement of no more than 500 words that summarizes potential contributions to the diversity of our department and university communities
4. A writing sample of no more than 50 pages
For applicants who advance beyond the initial review, we will also request three letters of recommendation, the doctoral dissertation, and sample syllabi from courses taught.
https://apply.interfolio.com/134412
Applications must be received on or before December 1, 2023. Review of applications will commence immediately. Contact person: Victoria Donahoe, vdonahoe@andrew.cmu.edu.