Augusta University, Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy
Assistant Professor of African-American History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Georgia, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Job Summary
The Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy at Augusta University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of African American History. Appointment to begin August 2022. All periods and specializations are welcome, but interest in and experience with digital history preferred. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research. A PhD in History or a related field is required and should be conferred prior to appointment. The successful candidate will teach US History survey courses and upper-level courses in African American history. Standard duties for academic-year faculty include teaching three courses per semester, advising and mentoring students, maintaining an active research program on trajectory to national distinction, and providing service to the Department, College, and University
Required Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in History or related field at time of appointment.
- Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness with diverse student populations.
Responsibilities/Duties
Teaching existing courses and crafting new courses in the field; holding office hours, providing timely grading and student feedback; adhering to all academic policies of the University; maintaining a high quality research program; and publication of peer-reviewed scholarship.
Conditions of Employment
All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those with degree from a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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How To Apply To be considered an applicant for this position you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty. Please search for Job ID 235844 Please upload your cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and contact information for at least three academic references, as one PDF document. For more information, contact Dr. John Hayes, Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 or jhayes22@augusta.edu. Review of applications will begin December 6. Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. Conditions of Employment The final candidate will be required to pass a background check and to provide proof of completed academic degree in the form of an original transcript. Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. Department Marketing Statement THE UNIVERSITY: Augusta University, located in historic Augusta, Georgia, is one of only four public comprehensive research institutions in the state of Georgia. Founded in 1828, the university includes ten colleges and schools with nearly 9000 students and over 1000 full time faculty. It houses the nation's ninth-largest and 13th-oldest medical school, the state's sole dental college, an aligned and integrated health system, a growing intercollegiate athletics program, and the diverse Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, among other units. THE DEPARTMENT: The Department offers bachelor degrees in History and Anthropology, concentrations in Public History and Secondary Education teaching, and a broad range of core social science and humanities courses. The Department also houses a minor in Philosophy and certificates in Museum Studies, Asian Studies, Health Humanities, and Bioethics. We are located on the beautiful and historic Summerville campus. |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | African American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 11/12/2021 |
Closing Date | 03/31/2022 |