One-Year, Non-Tenure Track US History faculty
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Interested applicants should submit ONE PDF file (Attachment 1), which includes all of the following in the indicated order:
1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position and training;
2) a teaching statement outlining your pedagogical practice, research interests, and experience with digital history;
3) a CV with contact information for three references;
4) a sample syllabus for a US Survey course and a one for a course in Public History;
5) copies of graduate transcript(s) (official copies will be required only on offer of employment).
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Employment Classifications | Full-time Temporary |
|---|---|
| Rank | Instructor/Assistant Professor |
| Working Title | One-Year, Non-Tenure Track US History faculty |
| Posting Number | F00287P |
| Position Number | F00890 |
| Is this position restricted? | No |
| Work Location | Radford |
| Division | Academic Affairs-10 |
| College/Unit | Human Behavior Sciences-E&G-1110 |
| Department | History, Dept of-11108 |
| Months Per Year | 9 |
| Appointment Term | Academic Year |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| If part time, enter Percent Time | |
| Contact Name for Applicant | Sharon A. Roger Hepburn (chair) or Kurt Gingrich (search committee chair) |
| Contact Phone for Applicant | 540-831-5287 |
| Work Schedule |
Posting Text
| Job Summary | The History Department at Radford University seeks to fill a one-year non-tenure-track faculty position in United States history to begin August 2024. The faculty member will teach four classes per semester in consultation with the department chair based on student needs and departmental strategic priorities, as well as assist in the department’s Center for Archives and Digital History. The position requires taking an active role in the department’s Digital History program, and contributing to teaching lower-division surveys in United States History. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching. Ideal candidates will have training and experience in public history. The successful candidate will offer upper-division courses in Public History, as well as others reflective of their interests and expertise. Additional fields of specialty are open. We welcome all applicants who have a commitment to high-quality teaching, innovative scholarship, and student success. Applicants must either have completed a Ph.D. in History or be doctoral candidates in History who are ABD. The Department of History is a community of scholars dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, globally-minded graduates. The department is committed to fostering an atmosphere of equity, diversity, and inclusivity in 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. Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,700 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs, and is one of the premier teacher preparation universities in Virginia. Well known for its strong faculty-student bonds, diverse student population, and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. The University offers 76 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines, and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 28 master’s programs in 23 disciplines and six doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 17 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master’s certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,100 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service. The city of Radford is located in the heart of the New River Valley in southwestern Virginia. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region is a haven for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Just a short drive from Blacksburg and Roanoke, the region boasts a vibrant art scene and local food culture as well as many community-university partnership opportunities. |
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| Physical Demands | |
| Required Qualifications | Experience teaching U.S. history surveys; ability to teach Public History; Ph.D. or near completion in History is required. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Ideal Candidates have training and experience in public and/or digital history. Other fields open but preference to Appalachian History. |
| Education | Ph.D. or near completion in History is required. |
| Salary | Salary Commensurate With Experience |
| Posting Date | 05/01/2024 |
| Application Review Date | 05/15/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Interested applicants should submit ONE PDF file (Attachment 1), which includes all of the following in the indicated order: 1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position and training; 2) a teaching statement outlining your pedagogical practice, research interests, and experience with digital history; 3) a CV with contact information for three references; 4) a sample syllabus for a US Survey course and a one for a course in Public History; 5) copies of graduate transcript(s) (official copies will be required only on offer of employment). |
| Faculty employment conditions | Must have a criminal background check |
| Statement of Economic Interest is required | No |
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| Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement | 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. |
| Clery Statement | In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142. |
| Reasonable Accommodation Statement | If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department. |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/14286 |
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- Attachment 1 (see Special Instructions to Applicants)
