Lecturer, Race and Democracy in the Global U.S job in Waltham

Lecturer, Race and Democracy in the Global U.S.
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Waltham, MA
time type
Full time
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Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R0004255
Job Description Summary

The Bentley University History Department is seeking applicants for a lecturer position in Race and Democracy in the Global U.S. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024 and the teaching load is 4 classes per semester. The successful candidate will be a committed teacher and scholar who can engage students in both introductory surveys and upper-level undergraduate courses.
Applications are welcome from individuals whose expertise is in race and democracy in the global U.S. (meaning within the U.S. itself and in histories of the U.S. in the world). Internal examples include civil rights, race and ethnicity, constitutional history, women’s experiences, immigration, environmental justice, and technological change. External examples include U.S. diasporas, imperialism, missionaries, business connections, and ties to the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Bentley University is committed to the teacher-scholar model where teaching, scholarship, service and community engagement are expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent diverse backgrounds, interests and talents and share a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge and change.

The History Department offers undergraduates a wide and expanding array of courses. Our faculty are dedicated teacher-scholars with expertise and publications in the histories of the U.S., modern and medieval Europe, East and South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Soviet and post-Soviet Russia. Members of the department include recipients of various awards for excellence in research and innovative teaching, and all are actively engaged in the administrative life of the university. For more information on the History department, please visit: https://www.bentley.edu/academics/departments/history

Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and NECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by US News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North and Most Innovative Schools, with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in the top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley’s high graduation and retention rates and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflects a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a “Force for Good” through the integration of business with the arts and sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real world understanding into the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of history, or be scheduled to complete their Ph.D. by September 1, 2024.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.