Assistant Professor of History

Bethune-Cookman University

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of History

Sector:
College of Liberal Arts

Department:
Languages, Histories and Cultures Studies

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Languages, Histories and Cultures Studies at Bethune-Cookman University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in History, beginning in August 2019. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching general history courses, African-American History, or Public History. Preferred candidates will also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service. A Ph.D. in History is required at the time of appointment.

The position also requires the ability to mentor students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* A commitment to an active research agenda is required and excellence in teaching and service is required

* The successful candidate will teach four (4) courses and have an active research agenda.

* Online teaching experience is preferred, but not required.

* Regularly scheduled office hours are mandatory (10 hours per week minimum)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

* Qualifications include Ph.D. or ABD in History

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

* Working environment is a normal business office setting.

* Demands normal manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity.

* Must be mobile throughout the campus.

* Typically, the incumbent may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items.

* Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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