Visiting Assistant Professor Of History (F0338)

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Faculty Posted On: Wed Apr 10 2024 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 .

Job 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

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

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