Instructor - History jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Instructor - History teaches courses in the discipline area of history. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - History provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - History typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Instructor, History of Design
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Harrisonburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Working Title: Instructor, History of Design

    State Role Title: N/A

    Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

    Position Status: Full-Time

    College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts

    Department: 100005 - Art Design and Art History

    Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

    Specify Range or Amount: $63,000

    Is this a JMU only position? No

    Is this a grant-funded position? No

    Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

    About JMU:

    Mission
    We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

    Vision
    To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

    Who We Are
    Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

    JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

     

    General Information:

    The School of Art, Design and Art History (SADAH) at James Madison University seeks to fill a one-year Fixed-term Appointment at the Instructor level to teach undergraduate courses in the History of Design. This is not tenure track appointment. This appointment may be renewed dependent on the needs of the academic unit, college, and/or university. Teaching load is the equivalent of four courses per semester. Other duties include departmental service, which will be minimal. The term begins in August 2024.

    With over 100 full-time faculty and 1200 full-time majors, the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) brings together the School of Art, Design, and Art History (SADAH), Music (SOM), and Theater and Dance (STAD). CVPA also houses the Office of Creative Propulsion, which supports students and faculty in ideating, launching, and refining arts-based efforts that reimagine and disrupt traditional practices, stretch and break artistic boundaries, and promote inclusive opportunities for meaningful art and design engagement.

    Our dynamic, energetic, and engaging School of Art Design and Art History employs over 40 full-time art, art education, art history, and design faculty and staff serving over 600 full-time majors enrolled in B.A., B.S., B.F.A., M.A., and M.F.A. degree programs including Studio Art, Art Education, Art History, Architectural Design, Graphic Design, and Industrial Design. Art Education licensure is available to all SADAH majors. The school also offers the Master of Fine Arts degree, a nationally ranked program by U.S. News and World Report. SADAH’s mission asks us to collaborate as creators and scholars to advance diversity and independent thought through rigorous practice and research. SADAH has exceptional facilities, including the recently remodeled Duke Hall, a 115,000-square-foot facility with open and well-lit studios, dedicated critique spaces, high-teach seminar rooms, classrooms, lecture halls, and state-of-the-art equipment. The Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art is a leading contemporary art space featuring regional, national, and international exhibitions. The remodeled Studio Center houses design programs. And a fully equipped Fabrication Lab. Separate facilities are provided for photography, graduate studios, and ArtWorks, a student-run gallery. For information about the SADAH, please visit www.jmu.edu/art.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    The faculty member will teach a 4/4 load with courses that include: a History of Design class that is required for the School’s Graphic Design BFA and Industrial Design BS majors; General Education course/s in Art History, including the Survey of Global Art, Renaissance to Modern (ARTH 206); and Special Topics classes related to the faculty member’s area of expertise and interest; courses in Museum Studies are especially welcome. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be on campus and available to students and for university service during the academic year. We are especially interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment towards building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment.

     

    Qualifications:

    A successful applicant will have:
    -Significant expertise in Art History in the sub-field of Design History and/or the Decorative Arts
    -Undergraduate teaching experience
    -An interest in teaching Museum Studies course/s
    -A relevant graduate degree, with a focus on the History of Design and/or the Decorative Arts is required
    -Candidates with an active creative/scholarly agenda are preferred

     

    Conditions of Employment:  

    Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

    E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

     

    Additional Posting Information:

    Applicants should complete the online application and provide:
    -A cover letter, which should include a discussion of the candidate’s research expertise, teaching experience and contributions or potential contributions to the classroom, program, and university.
    -A curriculum vitae.
    -A statement of teaching philosophy, which should address classroom inclusivity.

     

    EEO Statement:

    James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

    We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

    Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

     

    Reasonable Accommodation:

    If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

     

     

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Instructor, History of Design
  • James Madison University
  • Harrisonburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Working Title: Instructor, History of Design State Role Title: N/A Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty Position Status: Full-Time College/Division: College of Visual and Performing Arts De...
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Development Director/Executive Director
  • Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
  • Danville, VA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionThe Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is Danville, Virginia's cultural center for appreciation and self-expression for the study and creation of fine arts and history. Job De...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Teacher- History/Social Science
  • Rockbridge County Schools
  • Lexington, VA FULL_TIME
  • Teacher Job Title: Teacher Salary Scale: Scale 1.0 Teacher Salary Range: Work Days: 200 Reports To: School Principal or Designee FLSA Status: Exempt (Professional Staff Position) Overview: A Teacher p...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Assistant Professor of Art History
  • Sweet Briar College
  • Sweet, VA OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Sweet Briar College - Sweet Briar, VA Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Terminal degree (Master, Ph.D.) Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage...
  • 11 Days Ago

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History Department Chair
  • Virginia Episcopal School
  • Lynchburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • VES – History Department Chair Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Create and execute a vision for the department, which includes: Implementing a focus for the department each fall and following up t...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Individual Accademic Coach
  • Sylvan Learning Center
  • Buena Vista, VA
  • PERSONAL ACADEMIC COACH NEEDED! Sylvan Learning of Lake Parkislooking for enthusiastic K-12 academic coachesto join our ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Strength & Conditioning Student Assistant
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Sports Performance Assistant is responsible for t...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Athletic Training Standardized Patient-7
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA
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  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Individual Accademic Coach
  • Sylvan Learning Center
  • Bedford, VA
  • PERSONAL ACADEMIC COACH NEEDED! Sylvan Learning of Lake Parkislooking for enthusiastic K-12 academic coachesto join our ...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Individual Accademic Coach
  • Sylvan Learning Center
  • Moneta, VA
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  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School of Aeronautics | PT Flight Instructor
  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • Provide flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with the Liberty School of Aeronautics and FAA regulatio...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Liberty University
  • Lynchburg, VA
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  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,568. The 2017 census estimates an increase to 81,000. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City". In the 1860s, Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that was not recaptured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War. Lynchburg lies at the center of a wider metropolitan area close to the geographic center of Virginia. It is the fifth-...
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Income Estimation for Instructor - History jobs
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Instructor - History in Honolulu, HI
Minimum Requirements• Advanced degree in hand at time of appointment in History or another relevant discipline.
January 23, 2020
Instructor - History in Lafayette, LA
Department SummaryThe Department of History at the University of Oregon, part of the Social Sciences division of the College of Arts and Sciences, is a highly accomplished community of teachers and scholars.
January 10, 2020
Instructor - History in Scranton, PA
Counts toward majors and minors in History, International Relations, Middle East & North Africa Studies, and Jewish Studies.
January 09, 2020