Assistant Professor, History with Teacher Licensure
About The Position
The Department of History, Social Sciences, and Philosophy at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith seeks an Assistant Professor of History with Teacher Licensure. The department offers bachelor’s degrees in History and History with Teacher Licensure, along with minors across its disciplines, and contributes significantly to the university’s general education curriculum. The successful candidate will oversee the History with Teacher Licensure program and teach 24 student credit hours during a nine-month contract year. Teaching responsibilities include social studies secondary education courses, such as teaching methods, practica, and in-school residencies, as well as other history courses in person and online according to the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The position also involves assessing student learning, supporting program review and accreditation, developing an active scholarly research agenda with peer-reviewed publications, and contributing service to the department, college, and university. The position starts August 9, 2027, and reports to the Head of the Department.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or ABD in History from an accredited institution of higher education, with the Ph.D. conferred by the contract start date.
- Current, active secondary education teaching license in History, Social Studies, or a related subject area.
- A master’s degree in History with a Ph.D. in a closely related field may be considered.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant disciplines.
- Good organizational skills and timely responses to student inquiries.
- Ability to respond to learners from varied educational backgrounds in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to deliver course outcomes and content through a variety of teaching and learning styles.
- Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and service duties.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students and colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- Prior college teaching experience.
- Prior high school teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the History with Teacher Licensure program.
- Teach social studies secondary education courses, including teaching methods, practica, and in-school residencies.
- Assess and evaluate student learning within the program.
- Assist with program review and accreditation processes.
- Build positive relationships with area educators.
- Teach other history courses in person and online, consistent with disciplinary expertise and departmental needs.
- Develop and maintain an active scholarly research agenda based on area of expertise, including peer-reviewed publications.
- Provide service to the department, college, and university, including assessment, curriculum development, student recruitment, and participation in shared governance bodies.
- Foster teamwork and collegiality through positive workplace conduct and communication, and maintain consistent on-time attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
- 12 official holidays.
- Immediate leave accrual.
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
