Distinguished Visiting Scholar
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Utah, United States |
Position: | Administrator |
Department History
Position Summary
The Department of History at Utah State University invites applications for a non-renewable one-semester Distinguished Visiting Scholar in the Material History of Everyday Life. The position begins January 1, 2016 and ends in May 2016.
Review of applications begins Dec. 1, 2014 and continues until position is filled.
Responsibilities
1. Teaching (50%) - The specific teaching assignment is determined based on the needs of the History department as well as the faculty member’s areas of expertise and interest. The successful applicant will teach one Graduate course in History and one Upper-division course in history.
2. Research and Scholarship (40%) - This position is designed to help candidates maintain a high-quality research/creative program based on national standards of works published in refereed venues.
3. Service (10%) - The scholar will be expected to provide service to the department, college, and university when requested and when feasible through participation in department meetings, where appropriate. The scholar will also be asked to deliver one public lecture during the term in which he/she is in residence at USU.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must hold the equivalent of full Professor rank, demonstrate teaching expertise in the field, and possess an outstanding professional profile, which includes having made important contributions to understanding the institutions and practices of everyday life, including labor, gender, technology, and/or local politics.
Applications are welcome in all fields of material history, but preference will be shown to those who have expertise in the history of gender.
Review Date 12-01-2014
Position Close Date Open Until Filled
Salary $25,000, plus excellent benefits
See http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60851 for more information and to apply online.
Requisition Number 054941
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Utah State University is an AA/EO Employer and encourages gender and ethnic diversity.
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Website: | http://www.Click2Apply.net/x4ycd3h |
Primary Category: | Cultural History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 10/16/2014 |
Closing Date | 12/15/2015 |