University of Illinois - Springfield, History
Assistant Professor in Public History and American History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Illinois, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The History Department at the University of Illinois, Springfield invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public History and American History, beginning in August 2015. Preferred candidates will have at least four years of experience working in a museum or related institution. Candidates must be able to teach graduate-level courses on material culture and museum management. The ability to offer graduate courses in archival management, digital media, and historical preservation is highly desirable. The position also requires the ability to mentor graduate students through internships and projects as well as to develop and maintain connections with local public history institutions. Candidates should be willing to develop a Public History course at the undergraduate level, American History courses in area of specialty, and teach online and on campus. The Candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, evidence of scholarly potential, and ability to work well in a small department. Teaching load is 3-3. A Ph.D. in History is required at the time of appointment.
The University of Illinois at Springfield is a public liberal arts university located in the state capital and is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves over 5,000 students in 20 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs. The curriculum stresses a strong interdisciplinary, liberal arts core in conjunction with outstanding professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Persons with disabilities, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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To apply, use ‘Hire Touch’ at https://jobs.uis.edu/default.cfm. Create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload your vita and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on November 7, 2014 and continue until the positions are filled or the search is terminated. |
Website: | https://jobs.uis.edu/default.cfm |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Public History |
Posting Date: | 09/12/2014 |
Closing Date | 12/11/2014 |