Visiting Assistant Professor of History (F0338)
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy in the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track position (F0338) at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in August 2024, for two years.
The department seeks a colleague to join our 4-4 teaching rotation. Courses needed and desired will include survey sections (both halves) of U.S. History, and upper-level offerings, according to the candidate's specialties in modern U.S. History. Preference will be given to candidates able to teach the survey in African-American History, and/or post-1945 topics. We are also open to courses in Museum Studies and Historical Preservation. Additional teaching opportunities may include courses in Longwood's Civitae Core Curriculum.
Requirements:
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, two-year, non-tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position posted 4/10/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy in the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track position (F0338) at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in August 2024, for two years.
The department seeks a colleague to join our 4-4 teaching rotation. Courses needed and desired will include survey sections (both halves) of U.S. History, and upper-level offerings, according to the candidate's specialties in modern U.S. History. Preference will be given to candidates able to teach the survey in African-American History, and/or post-1945 topics. We are also open to courses in Museum Studies and Historical Preservation. Additional teaching opportunities may include courses in Longwood's Civitae Core Curriculum.
Requirements:
- Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in U.S. History. ABD candidates will be considered but must have the Ph.D. conferred by August 2024.
- Candidates with demonstrated college teaching ability preferred.
- A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, two-year, non-tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position posted 4/10/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
- Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcript
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
- Contact information for three references who are familiar with the applicant's teaching and research.
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