Henderson State University, Department of Social Sciences
Assistant or Associate Professor of History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Arkansas, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor |
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor of History. Nine-month tenure-track appointment.
Description: Teaching responsibilities include American history survey courses, the upper-level courses “United States, 1900-1945,” “Recent America” [since 1945], a graduate history seminar, and other assigned courses whose primary focus is in whole or in significant part the history of twentieth or twenty-first century America. Further, the ability to teach additional courses in at least one of the following subject areas is required: African American history, history of Asian civilizations, Latin American or Latino history, or GBT history. The usual teaching load is twelve hours per semester. Teaching and instructional skills include a willingness to utilize innovative approaches to classroom instruction and effective learning. Establishing a credible record of professional scholarship and research and of service to the University and to one's profession are further expectations.
Qualifications: Henderson State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a significant commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should be ABD or possess a doctorate in history from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Generous benefits package including university-supplemented health insurance and TIAA–CREF.
University: Henderson is located in Arkadelphia, a charming community of 11,000 residents situated one hour south of Little Rock on Interstate 30. Nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, the community is home to two universities, a strong public school system, a thriving medical community, two recreational rivers, the iconic Lake DeGray, and is approximately 30 miles from historic Hot Springs National Park, one of the great American treasures. Please visit www.hsu.edu,www.arkadelphiaalliance.com or www.arkadelphiaschools.org for more information about Henderson and our community.
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Application: Applications should be directed to Dr. Angela Boswell, Chair of the Search Committee, via e-mail in PDF format to bowdenm@hsu.edu. To be considered for this position, please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, a statement of higher education philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the three individuals providing the letters of recommendation.
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Website: | http://www.hsu.edu |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African American History / Studies Asian History / Studies Latin American and Caribbean History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 11/13/2014 |
Closing Date | 02/01/2015 |