California State University - Fullerton, History
Modern Europe
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Faculty |
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Modern Europe
Tenure-Track
The Department of History at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Modern European History, excluding Britain, France, Russia, and Germany with a preference for a specialty in Eastern Europe or the Mediterranean World. The position begins in August 2016.
Position
The new faculty member will teach undergraduate world history survey courses; advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in their historical fields in Modern European History; as well as courses in historical writing, theory, and methods. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching, research, peer-reviewed publications, and participation in the broader disciplinary community.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in History by August 2016.
- Academic preparation and ability to teach in the areas mentioned above
- Familiarity with recognized best practices in teaching and an interest in using and developing innovative instructional strategies
- The ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students
- Scholarship leading to publication and potential for external funding
- Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and professional service
- Language competency appropriate to the respective research specialization
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactory complete the background check may affect application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Rank and Salary
The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary is subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans.asp
Appointment Date
August 2016
Application Procedure
A complete on-line application/resume must be received by electronic submission in order to receive consideration. To apply, please go to: https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment to view all job listings and select 8180BR to begin the application process and provide the following materials:
- letter of application in which you respond to the required qualifications
- curriculum vitae
- copy of graduate transcripts
- teaching portfolio including a teaching statement, course syllabi, and teaching evaluation summaries
- a writing sample
- three letters of recommendation (see instruction below)
On the References page of the online application, enter information and email addresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. They will immediately receive a request via email along with information on uploading the letter. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUF by logging back in to the recruitment system.
Please direct questions to Dr. Nancy Fitch, Chair, Department of History, nfitch@fullerton.edu.
Application Deadline
Completed applications must be received by October 23, 2015.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporters’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Contact: |
Dr. Nancy Fitch, Chair |
Website: | http://hss.fullerton.edu/history/ |
Primary Category: | Modern European History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | European History / Studies Italian History / Studies Spanish and Portuguese History / Studies Eastern Europe History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 08/17/2015 |
Closing Date | 10/23/2015 |