Assistant, Associate or Professor of History

Assistant, Associate or Professor of History

William Jewell College seeks to appoint a Chair of the Department of History at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Successful candidates will provide evidence of effective leadership and administrative skills, excellence in teaching, a strong record of research and publications, and the desire to integrate fully into the life of the college. The expertise of the candidates is open, though the College has interest in someone with experience in teaching U.S. or European history along with a secondary specialization in world history and/or transnational history.

This is a full-time, tenure-track position beginning August 2022, with rank depending on qualifications. A doctorate in History is required. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship; student involvement in research; student advising; the ability to teach a range of undergraduate history courses; program development (course and curriculum development, assessment); building community partnerships; and the desire to integrate fully in a critical thinking college.

Qualifications:

• D. in History is required
• Ability to lead and develop an academic department
• Ability to teach across the undergraduate history curriculum, including courses in their areas of expertise, survey courses, as needed by the department, in U.S. or European history as well as world history
• Ability to engage undergraduate students in research and scholarly activity
• Ability to develop curriculum and assessment tools
• Willingness to teach interdisciplinary courses as part of the Colleges interdisciplinary core curriculum (Critical Thought and Inquiry program)
• Willingness to serve as coordinator of the Oxbridge History program
• Willingness to assume a variety of responsibilities in a small department

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching up to 24 contact hours per year (i.e., three 4-credit courses per semester)
• Curriculum and assessment development
• Develop a program of scholarly activity with undergraduates
• Service to the College and community including academic advising and involvement in College and departmental committees and activities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Phi Beta Kappa members encouraged to apply. Rank is dependent on academic credentials and academic experience

Application Procedures

Candidates must submit the following documents through the posting link.

• Letter of application that addresses the job qualifications, a response to the College mission, and a statement of how you would contribute to inclusivity and diversity on campus
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including commentary on essential elements of a strong history program at a liberal arts college
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including a professional teaching evaluation, if applicable
• Evidence of successful leadership in an academic setting
• Statement of research plan including how you would involve undergraduates in scholarly activity
• Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts (copies are acceptable until finalists are selected)
• Three letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists

Applicants, who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make accommodation requests in advance to the Office of Human Resources.
William Jewell College
Office of Human Resources
500 College Hill Box 1017
Liberty, MO 64068
(816) 415-6904

Availability

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2021 and continue until position is filled.

All Final Candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

Our Mission:We educate our community to ask reflective questions, apply critical thought and act with purpose.

We flourish by valuing: Authentic Engagement, Courageous Citizenship, Creative Expression, Inclusive Communities, Innovative Thought, and Spiritual Exploration

William Jewell College is an equal opportunity employer.
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