University of Missouri - Columbia, History Department

Visiting Assistant Professor of History

The Department of History at the University of Missouri is seeking applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Public History (with the opportunity for a one-year renewal) with an emphasis in U.S. History. The successful candidate will be expected to teach each academic year an upper-division course in the field of Public History, two sections of our U.S. history survey course (either pre-Civil War or post-Civil War), as well as three additional courses. Ideally, at least one of these additional courses would be a specialized public history course, possibly engaging in contemporary questions of commemoration, memorialization, or historical memory and changing notions of identity and belonging. Applicants who have integrated inclusive pedological approaches into their courses, who have experience working with diverse range of people, and/or who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity are encouraged to apply and to highlight their experiences in their cover letter.  

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in History by time of appointment. Candidates will be evaluated on their teaching experience and research.

The University of Missouri (MU or Mizzou), located in Columbia, has an enrollment of more than 30,000 students and is Missouri’s largest public research university. Mizzou is also the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System and one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus. 

A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities since 1908, Mizzou is considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions. 

Please apply on-line at: http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic. When applying

reference Job Opening ID 44387. Your application should consist of a cover letter describing your teaching and research interests, a copy of your current C.V., the name of three references, and a brief description of the four courses that you would teach while at MU. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.  

Applicants may contact Dr. Linda Reeder at ReederLS@missouri.edu with any questions about the job duties. Contact Human Resource Services (muhrs@missouri.edu) for any question about the application process.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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