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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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Teacher/ History
  • Madison County Schools
  • Ridgeland, MS OTHER
  • Position Type:
    Middle School Teaching/Social Studies

    Date Posted:
    2/16/2024

    Location:
    Old Town Middle School

    Date Available:
    2024-2025

    Closing Date:
    03/01/2024


    ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE

    Must hold a valid MS Educator License with the endorsement code: 192

    Position Purpose

    Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge and understanding of world cultures and cultural evolution; to develop skills in research of social orders; and develop an understanding of the existence and importance of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence the development of world societies, socio-economic systems and political systems, as well as their inter-relationship and interdependence. To foster an understanding and appreciation of world cultures, languages, racial, ethnic and religious groups, and political systems.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Develops and administers Social Studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
    • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop unit organization around historical problems, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
    • Teaches knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanities.
    • Develops students' understanding of various racial, ethnic, religious and political groups and mores, as well as socio-economic status, and the influence of various factors on human rights and freedom.
    • Fosters an understanding of the continuity and patterns of human behavior through the ages, and an awareness of the complexity and interrelationship of local, state, national and world problems and approaches to their solution(s).
    • Demonstrates the manner in which the past provides a comparative basis from which to evaluate the nature of current issues and predict courses of action for the future, with continuous cross reference to contemporary matters of importance.
    • Develops students' research skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to make critical value judgments and contribute to the thoughtful exchange of ideas, through a variety of reading, writing, group discussion and presentation assignments to stimulate self-reliance in problem-solving and drawing conclusions.
    • Promotes students' critical analysis of the effect media has on the flow of information and shaping of public discourse, and encourage students to seek out and compare alternative sources of information concerning the key issues of their world.
    • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
    • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
    • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
    • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
    • Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
    • Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
    • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
    • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
    • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
    • Knowledge of world history in a variety of sub-topic, including history, geography, sociology, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, anthropology, and humanities.
    • Knowledge of humanity's major problems and approaches to their solution(s) in the past.
    • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
    • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
    • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
    • Ability to organize and coordinate work.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
    • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
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2024-2025 World History
  • Meridian Public School District
  • Meridian, MS OTHER
  • Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies - HistoryDate Posted: 3/1/2024Location: Ninth Grade AcademyFor more information on this position, please read the full description documentEnter file...
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Adjunct Faculty: School of Humanities, History
  • usm
  • Hattiesburg, MS FULL_TIME
  • Special Instructions to Applicants Applications for Adjunct Faculty will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which campus, ...
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Assistant Professor of Marine Chemistry
  • usm
  • Stennis Space Center, MS FULL_TIME
  • Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications must be submitted through the jobs.usm.edu candidate portal. For full consideration, submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a research plan, (3) a teaching phi...
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Assistant Professor of Construction Management
  • usm-pilot
  • Hattiesburg, MS FULL_TIME
  • Special Instructions to ApplicantsPer the recent injunction issued to halt enforcement of the vaccine requirement for federal contractors that was included in Executive Order 14042, USM employees are ...
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Visiting Assistant Professor, Nursing
  • usm-pilot
  • Hattiesburg, MS FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor position in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, School of Leaders...
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Assistant Professor of History
  • Hartwick College
  • Oneonta, NY
  • US and the World TT Search, Department of History, Hartwick College Disciplinary Area:TheDepartment of History atHartwic...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Adjunct Professor Computer Engineering
  • MIU City University Miami
  • Miami, FL
  • Adjunct Professor - modality - online MIU City University Miami is an American university in Miami that offers accredite...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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The Rhoda Thalhimer Endowed Chair in Art History - Contemporary Art
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Richmond, VA
  • The Rhoda Thalhimer Endowed Chair in Art History -Contemporary Art Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Visiting Assistant Professor Global History
  • OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY INC
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Job Details Job Location Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA Position Type Full-Time Faculty Education Level Graduate De...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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2023/2024 - FACULTY (ASSOCIATE/PT-TEMP) - ART (PAINTING)
  • Santa Rosa Junior College
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Salary: $56.42 - $143.47 Hourly Location : Sonoma County, CA Job Type: Associate Job Number: 23-133 Department: Art Open...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Professor, Art History, School of Art
  • California State University
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Assistant Professor, Art History, School of Art Job no: 533826 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track L...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Auxiliary Adjunct Assistant Professor/Music History
  • Shenandoah University
  • Winchester, VA
  • Job Description Shenandoah Conservatory at Shenandoah University seeks an exceptional pedagogue to teach Music History. ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Adjunct Professor, Art History (Applicant Pool 2023-2024)
  • Collin College
  • Mckinney, TX
  • Primary Location: 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069 We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifica...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Mississippi

Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas. In addition to its namesake, major rivers in Mississippi include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, and Grenada Lake with the largest lake being Sardis Lake. Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountai...
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Income Estimation for Professor - History jobs
$75,511 to $152,039

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What does a Professor - History do?

Professor - History in Saginaw, MI
The Department of History at Rider University seeks applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor level in the history of the Middle East and/or South Asia in any period.
January 20, 2020
Professor - History in Wilmington, NC
The Department of History at Washington State University Vancouver invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Scholarly Assistant Professor.
December 06, 2019
Professor - History in Sioux Falls, SD
Assistant Professor, African American HistoryThe History Department of Rutgers University-Camden seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in the field of African American history.
December 23, 2019