Special Instructions for ApplicantsInterested applicants should submit ONE PDF file (Attachment 1), which includes all of the following in the indicated order:
a cover letter describing your interest in the position and training;a CV with contact information for three references;a statement outlining your pedagogical practice, research interests, experience with Public history, and commitment to diversity;a sample syllabus for a public history course;copies of graduate transcript(s) (official copies will be required only on offer of employment).Letters of reference will be requested only from short-listed candidates.
Job SummaryThe History Department at Radford University seeks a tenure-track assistant/associate professor in United States history to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will offer upper-division courses in Public History, other United States history courses, and ideally Appalachian history. In addition, the position requires teaching introductory surveys in United States history. The position also provides the opportunity to collaborate with students and other faculty in the Department's Center for Archives and Digital History. The successful candidate will have an active scholarly agenda and engage in university service. Applicants should have a History Ph.D. in hand by August 2025.
The Department of History is committed to fostering an atmosphere of equity, diversity, and inclusivity within our undergraduate programs. The department oversees its own major as well as the Social Science Teaching major, designed to train future high school social science teachers, and its courses contribute to many other majors and minors across campus.
Required QualificationsExperience teaching U.S. history surveys;Training and/or experience in Public History;Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, scholarship, and student engagement;Ph.D. in History by the August 2025 start date.Preferred QualificationsPreference given to candidates with ability to teach Appalachian history;Training/experience in Digital History.Salary: Commensurate With Experience
Posting Date: 10/21/2024
Application Review Date: 11/20/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
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