Assistant Professor of African History (1750–WWI Focus)

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Tuition benefits

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the history of Africa since 1750. The app focuses on East, Southern, or Central Africa and prioritizes scholars who work in African languages. A Ph.D.

by appointment is required for this nine-month role. The successful candidate will teach four courses annually across three academic quarters, advise graduate students, and contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary community of Africanists within and beyond the History

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or adjacent field by start date.
• Research focusing on Africa since 1750, with East/Southern/Central Africa.
• Ability to teach four courses per year across three academic quarters.
• Preference for scholars who work in African languages.
• Ability to advise graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses annually over three academic quarters.
• Advise graduate students and supervise theses.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary community of Africanists.

Skills

African languages

Education

Ph.D. in History or adjacent field

Job description

Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the history of Africa since 1750. The app focuses on East, Southern, or Central Africa and prioritizes scholars who work in African languages. A Ph.D.

by appointment is required for this nine-month role. The successful candidate will teach four courses annually across three academic quarters, advise graduate students, and contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary community of Africanists within and beyond the History