Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor of History
Job Description
Augsburg University invites applications for a one-year instructor or visiting assistant professor of history position in Modern World History, East Asia, and China. The appointment begins August 23, 2023.
The teaching load is seven courses per year. The person filling this position will be expected to teach three entry-level world history surveys, plus additional undergraduate courses within their area of specialization. Upper-level courses should encompass various topics in Chinese and East Asian history. Possibilities exist for cross-listing course offerings with programs in international relations; gender, sexuality, and women's studies; environmental studies; religion and philosophy; and critical race and ethnicity studies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
ABD in History or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. in History or related fields as well as teaching experience and interdisciplinary expertise.
The successful candidate will also have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students.
Additional Information
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In the cover letter, candidates should address their ability to educate and mentor diverse students and contribute to a diverse community. To be guaranteed consideration for this position applications must be received by APRIL 14, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled.
Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. As for Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous, and persons of color.
Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.
Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.
Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.