Armstrong State University, History
Head, Department of History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Georgia, United States |
Position: | Department Chair |
The Department of History at Armstrong State University in Savannah, Georgia invites applicants for a tenure track position as department head at the associate or full professor level, beginning July 1, 2017. The department head supervises and evaluates 15 full-time history faculty and 2 full-time geography faculty as well as adjunct faculty. Additional responsibilities include: scheduling classes (both on the main campus and the university’s satellite campus in Hinesville); advising students; overseeing departmental assessment activities; managing departmental budget and participating in student recruitment activities. This position has a reduced teaching load. The department offers the Bachelor of Arts in history as well as the Masters of Arts in history with concentrations in American, World, and Public History. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship, is essential as is a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will also show strong interest in public history, digital history, undergraduate research, and the department’s emerging geography program.
Requirements include a Ph.D. in history, specialty open and previous experience with academic administration. Send letter of application addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three references, and a statement of leadership and teaching philosophy to:
. Attach all materials to the online application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Review of applications will begin December 1 and continue until position is filled.Situated on the Atlantic coast in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, Armstrong State University is a dynamic public university known for excellent arts and sciences along with outstanding professional programs. With approximately 7,100 students, Armstrong is small enough to foster a genuine sense of community and large enough to offer more than 100 academic programs that prepare our graduates for success in their careers and leadership in their communities. Armstrong is part of the University System of Georgia. Visit the University website at:
In order to be considered for a position with Armstrong State University all application materials must be submitted and received through the University’s electronic hiring system,
. Documentation sent outside of this system will not be reviewed.Contact: |
In order to be considered for a position with Armstrong State University all application materials must be submitted and received through the University’s electronic hiring system, . Documentation sent outside of this system will not be reviewed. |
Website: | https://www.armstrong.edu/academic-departments/department-of-history |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 11/16/2016 |
Closing Date | 01/16/2017 |