California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, History
Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern / North African History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
HISTORY - Full-time, academic year, tenure track Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern / North African history in the History Department, College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California. Appointment to begin September 7, 2017. Geographic focus and time period are open. Interdisciplinary and transnational approaches welcome. The successful candidate will teach lower-division general education History survey courses (e.g. World History) as well as upper-division and graduate courses in Middle Eastern and/or North African history. Ability to teach comparative history comparing the history of the Middle East / North Africa to the history of other geographic regions (e.g. the United States) preferred. The typical teaching load is 12 units per quarter, with a reduction in course load in each of the first two years to help establish an active program of research and professional development. Additional duties include maintaining an active program of professional development, student advising and department/university service appropriate to the teaching load. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in History or related field must be completed by the date of appointment. The College of Liberal Arts strongly values inclusion and diversity especially in the classroom and among its areas of study. This is one of seven searches in the College of Liberal Arts intended to increase curricular coverage of areas related to inclusivity and diversity, and successful candidates will be expected to contribute to strengthening the college's efforts in these areas. The other searches are for positions in Communication Studies, English, Social Sciences, and Psychology & Child Development. It is anticipated that a minimum of four hires will be made across these searches.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, or potential for, teaching excellence and scholarly activity. The College of Liberal Arts is committed to enhancing the diversity and inclusiveness of the campus community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal in their teaching and scholarly work are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in these areas. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, it is appropriate for faculty to perform service activities at all levels of the University. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities.
TO APPLY: Please visit http://www.calpolyjobs.org, complete the required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #104182. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application: a cover letter indicating your teaching and research interests, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of your teaching philosophy, a sample of your scholarly writing (dissertation chapter, book chapter, article, or conference paper), syllabi, student evaluations, and a copy of a transcript showing your highest earned degree. Official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Please be prepared to provide the names and email addresses of at least three professional references when completing the application. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed as references. REVIEW BEGIN DATE: Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2016, and continue until the position is filled. In order for an application to receive full consideration, all required materials must be received by the review begin date.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Cal Poly is a very selective, highly ranked public university on the California Central Coast. The university provides substantial and comprehensive benefits for spouses/domestic partners and qualifying dependent children under 26.
Contact: |
Lewis Call, Department Chair |
Website: | http://www.calpolyjobs.org |
Primary Category: | Middle East History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African History / Studies Colonial and Post-Colonial History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/08/2016 |
Closing Date | 12/07/2016 |