University of Hawaii - Hilo

Assistant Professor of World History

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WORLD HISTORY
Full-time, tenure-track, nine-month appointment
To begin approximately August 2009

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WORLD HISTORY: Position Number 82179, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Hawaii at Hilo, tenure-track, general funds, full-time, nine-month type appointment, to begin approximately August 2009, pending position clearance and funding.

DUTIES:
Teach three sections (per semester) of the two semester survey sequence in World History; advise students; engage in scholarly activity and publish results in peer reviewed publications; engage in curriculum development and outcomes assessment; serve as department resource on World History curriculum issues; and participate in University and community service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. in History (any field) from an accredited college or university; graduate field in World History OR experience teaching World History; evidence of successful undergraduate teaching (especially teaching evaluations), and an active research agenda.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate field in World History AND experience teaching World History; peer reviewed publications in any field, preferably in World History; evidence of continuing, active research agenda. Experience with asynchronous education technologies. Commitment to learning outcomes assessment.

SALARY:
Competitive.

APPLICATIONS:
Submit letter of application, vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a sample World History syllabus, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Michael Bitter, Chair, History Dept., College of Arts & Sciences, University of Hawai`i at Hilo, 200 W.Kāwili St., Hilo, HI 96720-4091.

INQUIRIES:
Please direct any questions about this position to Dr. Bitter at the above address or at bitter@hawaii.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Review of candidates will begin on November 20, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.

UH Hilo is an EE0/AA Employer D/M/V/W.