The Department of History at Washington State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month academic two-year term appointment as a postdoctoral teaching fellow position to teach the university’s core undergraduate course, “The Roots of Contemporary Issues” beginning August 16, 2022, pending budgetary approval. “The Roots of Contemporary Issues” is a history course that helps students make sense of our complex world by focusing on the deep historical roots of present-day issues in global perspective. The History Department understands that postdoctoral teaching fellows are also active scholars. The postdoctoral fellow will be invited to participate in scholarly discussions and events within the department, including presenting their own work. They will also have access to funds to support their research and travel. There are no service obligations or other expectations as a part of this postdoctoral position. The department offers active mentoring in teaching and research for all teaching fellows in the program.

Roots of Contemporary Issues postdoctoral fellows will teach a 4/4 load with one preparation. Applicants should provide evidence of a well-defined research agenda/program. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to understand historical problems in transnational, comparative, or global perspective and to engage students in discussions relating to the history of the environment, globalization, social inequalities, diverse ways of thinking, and world conflicts. Applicant must demonstrate commitment to underrepresented communities – through research, service, teaching, advising or community engagement.

Submission Requirement:
To apply, visit wsu.edu/jobs, select your appropriate employment status, and search R-4533 in the search bar.

Review of applications will begin March 18, 2022. The position will remain open until filled. Direct inquiries via email to Dr. Robert McCoy rmccoy@wsu.edu.

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