The Department of History and Philosophy at Austin Peay State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Modern Western European history, excluding British history. Appointment begins August 1, 2016. We particularly welcome scholars whose work builds on transnational topics, or whose work contributes to campus and department strengths. The department seeks candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s lower- and upper-division, and graduate history curriculum.

 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

-Demonstrate willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the institution and related academic units.

-Be responsible for a minimum of 30 teaching load credits per academic year, 6 of which will be for advisement, research, committee work, etc.

-Be willing to teach at times and places necessary to meet student needs.

-Be willing to adopt innovative teaching methods and delivery as appropriate.

-Possess the knowledge, talents and skills in the discipline to promote effective teaching.

-Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs of students.

-Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for courses offered and taught in one’s curriculum area.

-Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students.

-Implement teaching activities and a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures, and resources including application of technology.

-Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate for each course.

-Use multiple measures to assess student learning on a regular basis and provide frequent feedback to students relative to their performance.

-Be available and knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students.

-Conduct appropriate research and scholarly/creative activity within the discipline.

-Effectively utilize the materials and resources of the Felix G. Woodward Library.

-Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and growth by being suitably active in professional and community service.

-Exhibit motivation and initiative in keeping up-to-date and current in one’s curriculum area by reading/reviewing current scholarly or creative works in their field and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and development activities sponsored by the University.

-Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.

 

Essential Functions

Required Qualifications

-Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution in the instructional discipline or related area or ABD if all requirements are met by date of hire.

-Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or scholarly and creative achievement, and/or professional contributions and activities.

-Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity.

-A background search will be required of the successful candidate.

Posting Detail Information

 

Open Date        10/01/2015

 

Applicants should apply at: http://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/faculty[apsu.edu]. Applications should include a cover letter including discussion of current and future research, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and at least three letters of recommendation. Materials must be received by December 1, 2015.

 

Please send letters of recommendation and address all inquiries to Dr. Cameron Sutt, Modern Western European History Search Committee chair, at suttc@apsu.edu or to the Department of History & Philosophy, Austin Peay State University, P.O. Box 4486, Clarksville, TN 37044.

 

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Position Information

 

Posting Number             2012152Faculty

Position Title    Assistant Professor

Working Title   Assistant Professor – History and Philosophy

Pay Rate            Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.

Type of Appointment Tenure Track

Contract Period              9 month