History, Assistant/Associate Professor

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ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY History, Assistant/Associate Professor

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Alabama State University, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of History and Political Science, seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant'/Associate Professor of History position. The selected applicant will teach core World History courses. The ideal candidate will specialize in Civil Rights History and African American History. The candidate should demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service to the community. The appointment will begin in August 2027. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise students at the undergraduate level. Alabama State University has a semester-based teaching schedule with a 4-4 teaching load.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and teach undergraduate-level courses
Ensure that Student Learning Outcomes and Departmental Mission are articulated across all courses taught
Advise students in the history discipline, majors/minors
Engage in, produce, publish, and present findings of research related to history or the applicant's area of specialization at professional conferences
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees
Attend faculty meetings, convocations, and commencements, and participate in other official University functions when requested
Serve as an academic advisor
Maintain office hours

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Doctorate in History from an accredited college or university, a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated evidence of effective academic instruction (excluding experience as a graduate assistant teaching assistant); at least 2 years of demonstrated virtual (online) instruction experience; a track record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, encyclopedia articles, and chapters is expected. The candidate will also maintain an ongoing research agenda in their academic discipline.

Other Requirements:

A chapter of published work/writing sample submitted with application
Letters of Reference (3)
Academic Transcripts from all post-secondary and graduate institutions attended
Effective time management skills
Strong communication and writing skills

FACULTY STATEMENT:

It is to be noted that for the purpose of continuous improvement of faculty qualifications as faculty members complete advanced degrees, certifications, licenses, etc., the faculty member will send official documentation, within 45 days of hire, to the Office of Human Resources, and the credentialing file in Academic Affairs.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.

DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.

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