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Temporary Assistant Professor, European History

Requisition ID: 2024-7606

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Temporary Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: College of Humanities and Social Sci Department: History Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The Department of History at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a Temporary Assistant Professor of Modern European History with an emphasis in the 20th century and any region. This is a one-year term appointment, renewable for a second year, depending on performance and availability of funds. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching six courses per year, including the second half of the European History survey (HIST 1110), as well as a selection of our existing upper division courses, as appropriate to the candidate's area of specialization and departmental needs. The anticipated start date of the position is August 2024.  This position is located at USU's main campus in Logan, and is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Teach the second half of the European History survey (HIST 1110 - "European History from 1500")
• Teach existing upper-division courses, as appropriate to the candidates area of specialization and department needs. Possibilities include courses on the two world wars, imperialism, sport, and nationalism. Please consult the USU  for available course options
• Conduct research in field of specialization
• Participate in departmental activities as appropriate

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in European History or related field by August 2024 (ABD will be considered at time of application if degree will be awarded by 1 August 2024)
• Evidence of teaching excellence

• Evidence of scholarly productivity Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialization in 20th century European History

• Ability to contribute to other units in the History Department, including the Global Peacebuilding Certificate, Public History, the Classics Program, or the Religious Studies Program.

Required Documents Review of applications will begin on March 29, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• The names and email addresses of three references, that can speak to your teaching ability, to be entered into Candidate Profile. (References will be contacted after initial screening of applicants.)
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

University Highlights The History Department at Utah State includes dynamic teacher-scholars in History, Religious Studies, and Classics as well as undergraduate and master's level students interested in a global field of study. The... For full info follow application link.

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