College of Charleston, History
Visiting Assistant Professor, field open
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | South Carolina, United States |
Position: | Visiting Assistant Professor |
The History Department of the College of Charleston invites applications for a visiting assistant professorship in History to begin the Fall semester of 2016, contingent on funding. Position is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of three years, depending on departmental needs and satisfactory evaluation. The successful candidate will teach four sections of the 100-level general education requirement each semester, i.e., pre-modern history (pre-1500) and/or modern history (post-1500). These classes are organized thematically, around the professor’s academic interests, where appropriate. There may be opportunities to teach upper-division courses. Preference is for candidates who can teach the pre-modern courses, but applicants in all fields are welcome. All requirements for the Ph.D. in History must be completed at the time of appointment. The College of Charleston is the nation’s 13th oldest institution of higher learning and is located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. More information about the College of Charleston can be obtained from http://www.cofc.edu and the History Department at http://history.cofc.edu.
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., graduate transcripts, names and contact information for at least three references, a writing sample, and sample syllabi (pre-modern and/or modern) for the 100- level courses. Submit materials at: https://jobs.cofc.edu by June 15, 2016 for full consideration.
Contact: |
Dr. Phyllis Jestice, Chair, Department of History |
Website: | http://history.cofc.edu |
Primary Category: | World History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Ancient History Cultural History / Studies Medieval and Byzantine History / Studies Chinese History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 05/13/2016 |
Closing Date | 06/15/2016 |