Full-Time Lecturer of African American History - Augusta University
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Monday, June 07, 2021 07:49 AM

The Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy at Augusta University seeks a full-time Lecturer of African American History for a one year position, for academic year 2021-22. Appointment to begin August 2, 2021. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. MA in History or African American Studies required, ABD or PhD preferred. The successful candidate will teach both halves of the US History survey course, and the course upper-level sequence in African American history. Standard duties for lecturers include teaching five courses per semester.

Responsibilities include: Teaching courses as assigned; holding office hours, providing timely grading and student feedback; adhering to all academic policies of the University.

Requirements

  • Earned MA in History or African American studies.
  • Demonstrated potential for teaching effectiveness with diverse student populations.

 

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check.

The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

 

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty. Please browse or search for Job ID 227819.

Please upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and contact information for at least three academic references, as one PDF document.

For more information, contact the Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 at 706 737 1709, or [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue through June 30, 2021.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. Also, Augusta University is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

 

Conditions of Employment

The final candidate will be required to pass a background check and to provide proof of completed academic degree in the form of an original transcript.  Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

 

Department Marketing Statement

THE UNIVERSITY: Augusta University, located in historic Augusta, Georgia, is one of only four public comprehensive research institutions in the state of Georgia. Founded in 1828, the university includes ten colleges and schools with nearly 9000 students and over 1000 full time faculty. It houses the nation's ninth-largest and 13th-oldest medical school, the state's sole dental college, an aligned and integrated health system, a growing intercollegiate athletics program, and the diverse Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, among other units.

THE DEPARTMENT: The department offers undergraduates degrees in History and Anthropology, and teaches a broad range of core social science and humanities courses.