Jobs at Jewell:          Assistant/Associate Professor of History

Department:                 Department of History

FLSA Status:                Exempt

Summary

Full-time, tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor of History specializing in United States history, to begin August 2011.

Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. with primary field in United States history, colonial or 19th century preferred.
• Secondary field(s) in Latin America, East Asia, and/or Sub-Saharan Africa highly desirable.
• Record of teaching excellence.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement and potential for more.
• Commitment to teach in the interdisciplinary Core Curriculum.
• Interest in supporting undergraduate research.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Normal teaching load is three 4-credit courses (12 credit hours) each semester.
• Some teaching is done in the Oxbridge Honors Program, teaching in the British tutorial style.
• Committee and departmental meetings.
• Advising.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Application Procedure

Documents should be submitted in PDF or MS Word format via email to jobs AT william.jewell DOT edu 

• Cover letter stating your interest in the position and how you would contribute to supporting the mission of the College (listed below). 
• William Jewell College application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two years of teaching evaluations
• Transcripts (unofficial copies only during interview process)
• Brief statement of teaching philosophy
• Three confidential letters of recommendation sent via email to jobs AT william.jewell DOT edu  or via mail to the following address: 
         History Search Committee
         William Jewell College
         500 College Hill Box 1017
         Liberty, MO 64068

Applicants who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make such accommodation request in advance to the Office of Human Resources. 
                   William Jewell College
                   Office of Human Resources
                   500 College Hill Box 1017
                   Liberty, MO 64068
                   (816) 415-5992

Availability

Review of applicant files will begin October 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

Our Mission: William Jewell College promises students an outstanding liberal arts education that cultivates leadership, service, and spiritual growth within a community inspired by Christian ideals and committed to open, rigorous intellectual pursuits.

William Jewell College is an equal opportunity employer.