Northeastern State University, History

One-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Native American History

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process.  Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

Job Description

The Department of History at Northeastern State University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor position in Native American History. Ability to integrate active learning and digital resources into the classroom is desired. Willingness to teach face-to-face or online is expected. The anticipated start date is August 2022.
 
Duties include a 4/4 teaching load, encompassing U.S. history surveys and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Ph.D. in history preferred by time of appointment; ABD considered. Previous teaching experience preferred.
 
Northeastern State is located in Tahlequah, about an hour southeast of Tulsa, in the heart of Oklahoma’s Green Country and nestled at the foot of the Ozark Mountains. The University traces its roots back to the founding of the original Cherokee National Female Seminary in 1851, and the area’s rich traditions, heritage sites, and museums offer numerous opportunities for experiential learning.

Documents needed to apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, unofficial graduate transcripts, and a syllabus or syllabus outline for a 3000-level survey of Native American History. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Annual salary $49,040.00 with excellent benefits.