Job Description:

Bernadotte Schmitt Chair of Excellence, Nineteenth-or Twentieth-Century United States history



Location:

UTK

Open Date:

Jun 20, 2024

Description:

The Department of History at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for the Bernadotte Schmitt Chair of Excellence. The department seeks an outstanding scholar of Nineteenth- or Twentieth-Century United States history. We anticipate making an appointment to begin in August 2025 at the rank of Full Professor or advanced Associate Professor. We are looking for applicants with a robust research record, teaching expertise in their area(s) of specialization, enthusiasm for mentoring graduate students, a strong record of service, and an interest in engaging with the intellectual life of the department and university.  The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. UTK is an R1 land-grant university, the flagship institution in the University of Tennesse system, and values engaged forms of research/scholarship/creative activity, teaching and service, and considers evidence of these commitments in the records of applicants. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta and the Great Smoky Mountains.


Qualifications:

Scholar of Nineteenth- or Twentieth-Century United States history.  Must have Ph.D. at time of application. Associate Professors must have at least one book and Full Professors must have at least two books published with suitable presses.

Application Instructions:

A complete application will include a letter of application, CV, and contact information for three references. Materials should be submitted to 
http://apply.interfolio.com/147658 Applications are due September 15, 2024. Please direct all inquiries to Michael Woods, search chair: mwoods47@utk.edu.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.

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