Lecturer - History (History, Anthropology, and Modern Languages & Literatures)
| Institution Type: | College / University |
| Location: | Washington, United States |
| Position: | Lecturer |
Lecturer - History (History, Anthropology, and Modern Languages & Literatures)
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Job Summary:
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites applications for a one-year Special Faculty/Lecturer position in the Department of History, Anthropology, and Modern Languages & Literatures to begin mid- September 2023. This position will specialize in American History. The candidate hired into this position will receive a non-renewable, one-year appointment for AY2023-2024.
The successful candidate will have teaching responsibilities involving a variety of American History courses based on the candidate's expertise and the needs of the department. A typical workload for this position will include 45 credits per academic year, subject to department needs. Teaching responsibilities will include the following: teaching both halves of the program's American history survey as well as upper-division courses in modern U.S. History. The candidate should be ready to teach face-to-face and online course offerings. Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
The faculty member hired for this position will be welcomed into an academic community dedicated to cultural diversity, community engagement, and social justice.
On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on June 27, 2023 and will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in History with an emphasis in Modern U.S. History; Candidates who are A.B.D will also be considered.
• Teaching experience in Modern U.S. History.
• Demonstrated high degree of interest, ability, and/or experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be granted to candidates who offer one or more of the following preferred qualifications:
• College-level teaching experience in Modern U.S. History, including online teaching.
• Expertise in Foreign Policy, Gender Studies, Asian-American History, or Oral History.
• Active involvement in community engagement and/or ties to the local history community.
• Experience working with first generation students and under-represented groups.
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Collegiality
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
Job Duties:
% of Time: 100
Responsibility / Duty: Teaching Responsibility
Teaching: typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year and the candidate may be required to teach other courses that fulfill the need of the Department and Program according to the expertise of the candidate hired into the position.
Teaching includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty
CBA :
• Meet all scheduled classes
• Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales
• Schedule and attend office hours
• Turn in grades according to established deadlines
• Advise students who are declared majors on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities.
Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.
Teaching Responsibilities during AY23-24:
The successful candidate will have teaching responsibilities involving a variety of American History and Modern U.S. History courses based on the candidate’s expertise and the needs of the department.
Fall Quarter (12.5 credits)
• HIST 112 (5 credits)
• HIST 300 (online) (5 credits)
• CiHS (2.5 credits)
Winter Quarter (15 credits)
• HIST 300 (5 credits)
• HIST 111 (online) (5 credits)
• HIST 112 (5 credits)
Spring Quarter (17.5 credits)
• HIST 302 (2.5 credits)
• HIST 300 (5 credits)
• HIST 112 (5 credits)
• HIST 112 (5 credits)
Actual workload will be based on the needs of the department. Additional or alternative courses, if required by the program, to be based on the expertise of the candidate.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes
Conditions of Employment:
The candidate hired into this position will receive a non-renewable one-year appointment for AY2023-2024.
The required start date for this position is 09/16/2023. To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than 09/16/2023.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees must comply with https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-602-02-immunizations/ and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/04/HR_MMRWaiver_Draft01-16-20.pdf for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/%20or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
Salary Information: The expected salary upon hire is $54,024
Posting Date: 06/08/2023
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 06/27/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4263183
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
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| Website: | https://www.ewu.edu |
| Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
| Secondary Categories: | None |
| Posting Date: | 06/09/2023 |
| Closing Date | 09/06/2023 |
