FacultyProfessorTeaching Assistant - Full-Time

Teaching Assistant Professorship in History (2024)

The Department of History at the University of Pittsburgh in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences invites applicants for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professorship with a 3-3 course load, to begin in August 2024, pending budgetary approval. This position is outside the tenure stream. This position will be for a three-year period and is renewable based on need, funding, and performance. Salary and benefits are competitive and there are promotion opportunities possible according to guidelines established by the Dietrich school.

We welcome candidates who are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate teaching. We are open to candidates specializing in any historical time period and thematic field. As for their regional specialization, we seek candidates who teach courses on any region of the world outside of the Americas and the Atlantic world.

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History (or closely related field) in hand by August 2024.

• Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level

• Investment in innovative and effective pedagogical practices

Recognizing the crucial benefits that diversity contributes to our intellectual vitality, the University of Pittsburgh has embarked on significant initiatives to diversify its faculty, student body, and curriculum. We encourage applications from creative and dedicated scholars, teachers, and mentors eager to contribute to this mission.

Applications should include:

1) Cover letter of 1-2 pages that includes a description of teaching experience (including approach to diversity in the classroom) and research background.

2) CV, including a list of courses taught and contact information for three references.

3) Sample descriptions of several courses (taught or in development, no more than 4 pages total).

The search committee may follow up with candidates at a future date to request: diversity statement; writing sample; letters of recommendation; and additional teaching portfolio materials.

To apply, please visit http://join.pitt.edu.

Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.