Professor - 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 a Professor - 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, Professor - History typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The History Department at Trinity University seeks a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in African history, beginning August 2024. The position is open to candidates in any sub-field or period of African history. The successful candidate will teach 5 courses during the academic year to support the curricular needs of the department and the Pathways general education curriculum.BACKGROUND
Trinity University is a private, secular, and nationally-ranked liberal arts university with a commitment to interdisciplinarity and intentional inclusion. Trinity's student body consists of approximately 2500 students, of which 45.5% are students of color, and boasts a 9:1 student/faculty ratio. The campus boasts world-class facilities, including our newly-opened Humanities building , home of the , Trinity's hub for humanities scholarship and our Public Humanities Fellows. Trinity sits at the heart of San Antonio, a fast-growing, vibrant and cosmopolitan city of approximately 2 million residents. Our location allows students and faculty to learn from, engage with, and give back to its historic multicultural community. Discover more about Trinity University and in the .
The Trinity University Department of History consists of ten historians conducting research on Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States, with thematic focuses on transnational migration, gender and sexuality, international relations, comparative histories of race and racism, public history and digital humanities. Our history faculty consistently publish world-class scholarship, hold competitive fellowships and grants, and engage with local and global audiences through public scholarship and outreach. In the classroom, our department is committed to pedagogy that stresses critical analysis, informed empathy, and intentional inclusivity. See the for more information.
The Department of History and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach a total of 5 courses during the academic year (3-2 teaching load) and support the academic mission of the department and the university.
EDUCATION
Required: PhD in History or advanced PhD candidates in History. Candidates must have passed their qualifying exams and received ABD status.
Preferred: The ideal candidate will have:
EXPERIENCE
Preferred: Taught courses at university level as a TA or an instructor of record
HOW TO APPLY
When starting the application, select "Apply Manually." Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. In the "My Experience" section, you do not need to complete the "Work Experience," "Education," "Certifications," or "Languages" fields.
In the "Application Documents" field, upload the following, each as a separate pdf file (note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded):
The diversity statement should respond to the following prompt: "Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching. We will start evaluating applications on February 12, 2024, and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr.Emilio De Antunano Villarreal, Search Chair, at
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email .
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