Assistant Professor of History, TT

Morehouse College•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Humanities, Social Sciences, Media and Arts Division at Morehouse College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Africana Studies and History. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following minor fields: Ancient History, European History, or Latin American History. Candidates whose work critically engages race, colonialism, and the African diaspora within these historical contexts are especially encouraged to apply. In addition, candidates who have experience teaching at a liberal arts college or HBCU and are interested in community-engaged scholarship or public-facing historical work are preferred. The department is seeking someone who thinks creatively about their teaching, engages in scholarship, and can be committed to the mission of Morehouse College-to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students and by assuming a special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of black people. We also encourage all faculty to contribute to the development of the Africana Studies and History programs and other interdisciplinary collaborations across campus. Responsibilities for this position include teaching; advising and mentoring students; supervising student research; engaging in scholarship; and service to the department, the HSSMA Division and the College. The successful candidate will also be expected to support the College's general education curriculum.

Requirements

An official transcript verifying credentials will be required of the selected candidate.
Terminal degree in History, Africana Studies or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
Demonstrated potential for scholarly excellence and publication.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in History, Africana Studies or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Candidates whose work critically engages race, colonialism, and the African diaspora within these historical contexts are especially encouraged to apply.
Candidates who have experience teaching at a liberal arts college or HBCU and are interested in community-engaged scholarship or public-facing historical work are preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaching
Advising and mentoring students
Supervising student research
Engaging in scholarship
Service to the department, the HSSMA Division and the College
Develop course content and other course materials in support of course and learning outcomes and adhere to departmental required texts, if any.
Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress and to provide opportunities which will allow students to succeed.
Schedule and maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment and provide timely communication to students utilizing Morehouse network.
Utilize instructional technology (Banner, Canvas, and Starfish) required by Morehouse College.
Active engagement in scholarship.
Student advising.
Experiential learning programming that complements the department.