Georgia College & State University, Department of History and Geography
Lecturer, US History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Georgia, United States |
Position: | Lecturer |
The Department of History and Geography at Georgia College seeks a historian of US History. The position is a one-year limited term appointment with the possibility for renewal. The successful applicant will teach US surveys, and other courses in the core curriculum or that fill departmental needs. The course load for this position is 5/5. Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment.
We seek a highly motivated individual who is committed to teaching, research, and engaged learning within the context of a strong liberal arts environment devoted to diversity, global engagement, and the free exchange of ideas. Diversifying our curriculum geographically, temporally, and thematically is a high priority, so evidence of comparative and cross-cultural scholarship is particularly welcome. In keeping with the University’s mission, we especially encourage applicants who will further our goal of cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity. For more information about Georgia College, please visit http://www.gcsu.edu
As the University System of Georgia's designated public liberal arts university, Georgia College & State University is committed to combining the educational experiences typical of esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education. GCSU is a residential learning community that emphasizes undergraduate education and offers selected graduate programs like the MA in History. The faculty is dedicated to challenging students and fostering excellence in the classroom and beyond. GCSU seeks to endow its graduates with a passion for achievement, a lifelong curiosity, and exuberance for learning. GCSU is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC).
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.gcsujobs.com/postings/1720. The application requires a letter of application, vita, teaching philosophy, a writing sample and three references with contact information. Letters of reference should be sent directly to the address on this ad. Additional queries should be directed to Dr. Mark A. Huddle (mark.huddle@gcsu.edu).
Georgia is an Open Records state. The finalist will be required to submit to a background investigation. GCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution committed to cultural, racial, and ethnic communities and to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is expected that successful candidates share these commitments. Persons who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process should contact the Division of Human Resources at 478-445-5596.
Contact: |
Dr. Mark Huddle Associate Professor of History Department of History and Geography CBX 047 Milledgeville, Georgia 31061
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Website: | http://gcsu.edu/ |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 03/17/2015 |
Closing Date | 06/15/2015 |