Washington State University, History
Teaching Postdoc, Roots of Contemporary Issues
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Washington, United States |
Position: | Instructor |
~~Teaching Postdoc. The Department of History at Washington State University is seeking to hire a two-year teaching postdoc to teach the university’s core undergraduate course, “The Roots of Contemporary Issues” beginning August 2015. “The Roots of Contemporary Issues” is a history course that helps students make sense of our increasingly complex world by focusing on the deep historical roots of present-day issues in global perspective. Areas of specialty are open, but successful candidates must have graduate training that demonstrates their ability to understand historical problems in transnational, comparative, or global perspective. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability to engage students in discussions on race, gender, globalization, conflict, and/or the environment. Teaching experience preferred; Ph.D. by the time of appointment is required. This is a full-time position with a 4/4 teaching load with one preparation. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, one-page teaching statement, one sample syllabus (any subject), and three letters of recommendation. Applicants should submit material www.wsujobs.com. Review of applications begins on February 20, 2015 and will continue until position is filled. WSU is an EOE/AA Education and Employer.
Contact: |
~~Questions may be directed to the search chair, Jesse Spohnholz, at spohnhoj@wsu.edu. |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Contemporary History |
Secondary Categories: | World History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 01/17/2015 |
Closing Date | 03/01/2015 |