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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE, HOUSTON, TX
Assistant Professor of Humanities

The University of Houston-Clear Lake invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in humanities beginning August 2007. We seek applicants from the fields of philosophy, religious studies, literature, or history with specialization in non-Western texts and traditions: Asian or African or pre-Columbian American. Teaching includes a graduate course that integrates non-Western philosophical, religious, historical, and literary traditions, as well as an upper-level undergraduate course of similar scope. Successful candidate will also teach upper-level undergraduate survey courses in Western traditions, with additional teaching available in his/her specialty. Candidates must demonstrate potential for high-quality research as well as excellent teaching. Ph.D. required.

UHCL is a culturally diverse, upper-level university (juniors, seniors, and master's students) adjacent to NASA-Johnson Space Center. Located in the Clear Lake recreational area, the campus is 30 minutes from downtown Houston. Applications accepted only online at https://jobs.uhcl.edu. To apply, please complete the online faculty application and include a letter of interest and vita. In addition, please mail 3 letters of recommendation and graduate transcript to: Chair, Humanities Assistant Professor Search Committee, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., MC 416, Houston, TX 77058-1098. Review of completed applications begins immediately; applications must be received before November 15th. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. must be provided. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity. We reserve the right not to fill the position.