California State University - Monterey Bay
Assistant Professor of U.S. History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | California, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a growing, comprehensive public university committed to serving the diverse people of California, especially the working class and historically under-served populations. The identity of the University is framed by substantive commitment to a multilingual, multicultural, intellectual community which enables students, faculty, and staff to cross institutional boundaries for innovative instruction, broadly defined scholarly and creative activity, and coordinated community service. The curriculum is organized around student learning outcomes. It is global in perspective, and of sufficient breadth and depth to meet local, regional, and statewide needs, specifically those of both isolated rural communities and inner-city populations. As a University that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value ethnic and cultural background and a diverse faculty and staff. CSUMB welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment.
The Division of Humanities and Communication (HCOM), a unique interdisciplinary home to two degree programs—a BA in Integrated Studies and a BA in Human Communication, seeks an Assistant Professor of U.S. History qualified to prepare a diverse group of students, many from historically underserved communities, for leadership in a multicultural society. HCOM is committed to inclusive excellence, innovation in interdisciplinary teaching and learning, quality scholarship, as well as collaborative and imaginative program development. HCOM values an educational environment of cultural and linguistic diversity and gender equity, ethical reflection and practice, and a commitment to working across disciplinary boundaries. The curriculum prepares students to be ethical, creative, and critical thinkers and doers in a multicultural and increasingly interconnected global society. Toward that end, through its degree programs, HCOM offers students a comprehensive, interdisciplinary humanities and liberal arts education for the 21st century.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach lower division General Education courses in U.S. History and Democratic Participation
- Teach upper division courses in social, cultural, political, and/or ethnic histories
- Strong commitment to innovative curriculum development
- Mentoring students, including those from non-traditional, first generation, working class, and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
- Contributing to the service needs at the Division, College and University levels
- Typical teaching load is 12 credits per semester
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM)
- D. in History or related discipline with an emphasis on U.S. History by the time of appointment
- Research and teaching interests in social, cultural, political, and/or ethnic histories of the United States
- Commitment to working with colleagues and students across a range of disciplinary areas
- Demonstrated teaching experience and ability to work with an ethnically and linguistically diverse student population, including non-native speakers of English
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching both lower and upper division courses in social, cultural, political, and/or ethnic histories
- Experience with and knowledge of inclusive pedagogies
- Experience with oral history methods and/or working with community-based oral history projects
- Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRABLE)
- Expertise in California history and/or public history
- Expertise in Asian-American/Pacific Islander, African Diaspora, and/or Latinx histories
- Skill in cross-cultural, experiential, and assets-based pedagogies
- Successful experience authoring grants
- Expertise in new and emerging forms of digital media
- Experience with project-based learning, applied learning, and/or service learning
- Professional experience in multilingual/multicultural contexts
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position within the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
JOB POSTING DATE: September 28, 2016
SCREENING BEGINS: November 15, 2016
APPOINTMENT DATE: August 16, 2017
APPLY: A completed online application, curriculum vitae and cover letter must be received by University Personnel by 5:00 p.m. on the priority screen date listed above to be guaranteed a review. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. CSUMB will not fax application materials.
For assistance or if you require an accommodation, please call (831) 582-3389, or TDD at (800) 735-2929. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library (map) or our Student Services Building – first floor (map). Please check the links provided for the respective hours and the location of each site.
CSU Monterey Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to: Age, Disability, Race or Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Identity or Expression, Nationality, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Genetic Information, Veteran or Military Status.
All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
Contact: |
Human Resources |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/11/2016 |
Closing Date | 12/10/2017 |