Indiana Wesleyan University, History and Political Science

History Faculty

The Department of History and Political Science at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, is seeking a historian to fill a position in non-Western history beginning Fall 2015.  The candidate must have a Ph.D. by the time of employment or strong evidence of probable award of degree shortly thereafter.  The specialization is open to areas such as Asian, Middle Eastern, African or Latin American history. The successful candidate will be expected to assist in the department’s general education and departmental world civilization courses, as well as a historiography course for our history majors, engaging in teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students on the residential Marion, Indiana campus. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to combine engaged teaching with scholarly endeavors. Applicants who bring diverse ethnic, racial, and gender perspectives to their scholarship and teaching are especially encouraged to apply.  All candidates must be dedicated to liberal learning and the integration of faith and learning within an evangelical, Wesleyan Christian perspective.

The Division of Social Sciences provides leadership in political science, economics, and history for the general education program of the College of Arts and Sciences on the Marion campus. The division offers the following majors: economics, history, international relations, political science, political science pre-law, social studies, and social studies education.

Pending budget approval, the position will be open for fall of 2015.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must complete the online application, which can be found on our website, www.indwes.edu/hr

The final candidate selected must have the ability to pass a comprehensive background screen.

Indiana Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of evangelical Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.