Assistant Professor Of History

Job Details

Job Location: University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type: Faculty

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Shift: Full time

Description The University of Lynchburg, a private regional university, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with teaching and scholarly expertise in the history of the United States since 1861 to begin in the 2024-2025 academic year for the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The candidate should have experience with archaeology and be willing to oversee Lynchburg’s archaeology minor as well as teach courses in the DELL general education curriculum. Preferred areas of teaching and scholarly activity include Civil War and Reconstruction, Race and Slavery, Historical Archaeology/Cultural Resource Management, or Modern US History.

The Assistant Professor of History reports to, is supervised by, and evaluated by the Department Chair and the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The evaluation of work performance will be ongoing and will be carried out by the Department Chair. It will include the specific duties and responsibilities of this position description.

Specific Job Duties:

• Teaching courses in history and archaeology for majors and minors and courses in the DELL general education curriculum.
• Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, supervising student research projects, service to the University and community, and engaging in scholarly activity.
• Applying best practices to facilitate teaching and learning processes and principles with a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Documenting student learning, interpreting outcomes, and recording grades.
• Assisting with student recruitment, admission, and retention.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate student, instructor, course, and program documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining professional and ethical boundaries with students, co-workers, and others in all learning environments.
• Participating in University service and events.
• Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Dean.

Benefits:

• Generous sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

Teaching Load:

• The normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester, consisting of general education and upper-level courses.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk

Qualifications Required Qualifications/Education:

• A Ph.D. in History or Archaeology
• Teaching experience as either an instructor or teaching assistant
• Archaeology or cultural resource management
• Deep scholarly knowledge of 19^th-century and 20^th-century US history

University's website:

• https://www.lynchburg.edu

Work Remotely:

• No

Candidates may show interest in this position by submitting to the Human Resources Jobs Page the following:

• A completed application
• A cover letter to include a statement of your Teaching Philosophy with a statement on your approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
• Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted; however, official transcripts are required upon an offer and acceptance of position)
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Note: multiple documents may be uploaded to either the CV or Cover Letter button. Questions can be directed to Brian Crim, Department Chair, crim@lynchburg.edu.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by January 31, 2024. Review of applications and materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary, rank, and tenure track status are commensurate with experience and educational credentials. The selected candidate must successfully complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.