The Department of History at Rhodes College invites applications for a one-year Assistant Professor position specializing in Atlantic World history in the early modern period (1500-1800) to begin August 2011. The successful candidate will teach six courses including a course on the Atlantic slave trade as well as introductory and upper-level courses in his or her area of expertise. Additional fields may include the history of sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, or Europe.

Please apply online at jobs.rhodes.edu. Completed applications must include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching experience, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information contact: Prof. Jeffrey H. Jackson Chair, Atlantic World Search Committee Department of History Rhodes College 2000 North Parkway Memphis, TN 38112 Review of completed applications will begin April 1, 2011. Preference is for applicants who have completed the PhD.

Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and is the nation's 19th largest city. The city provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.