Faculty: Assistant Professor Of History (Tenure Track)

EDUCATION:

• MINIMUM REQUIRED: Master’s degree in History (or closely related field with 18 graduate credits completed in

History) and credentialed to teach undergraduate History courses.

• PREFERRED: Doctorate in History, with a specialization in American History.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• MINIMUM REQUIRED: None

• PREFERRED: None

Position Description – Assistant Professor of History (Tenure Track) |

UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.

1. Unless exempt due to an employment contract signed by the President of Kansas Wesleyan University, all
   employees of Kansas Wesleyan are to be considered as an “at-will” employee.
2. All employees of Kansas Wesleyan University are considered “responsible employees” pertaining to Title IX
   regulations concerning both the prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As such,
   all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about a sexual assault or
   harassment situation.
3. Kansas Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC and ADA employment
   requirements. It is and has been the policy of Kansas Wesleyan University to grant equal opportunity to all
   qualified persons without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry,
   ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or veteran status. To fulfill its mission as a United Methodist
   affiliated institution, preference in hiring shall be given to persons who can affirm the Institution’s mission.
4. All “offers of employment” are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.
5. All items created by this position are the sole property of Kansas Wesleyan University.
   Position Description – Assistant Professor of History (Tenure Track)

educational goals:

• Assist advisees to develop educational and career goals and seeking the information necessary to achieve thos

graduation requirements with the least cost and time possible consistent with their advisees’ educational goals.

• Meet a minimum of once a semester with their advisees to review educational, graduation, and career progress

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Teaching (60%): Responsible for delivering in a student-receptive manner the knowledge, skills, and experiences each

student needs to successfully achieve course learning outcomes as outlined in the course syllabus.

• Student-focused educator committed to student learning, retention, persistence, and completion.
• Teach 24 credit hours per year.
• Create, post, and articulate essential course learning outcomes, materials, and assessments in a timely fashion.
• Hold regular office (student) hours to assist students.

1. Advising (15%): Responsible for assisting students to create an individual educational plan which allows the student to
   graduate in the shortest amount of time possible and at the least possible cost consistent with the student’s

educational goals:

• Assist advisees to develop educational and career goals and seeking the information necessary to achieve those

goals.

• Assist advisees to create “graduation plans” in order for students to complete university and department

graduation requirements with the least cost and time possible consistent with their advisees’ educational goals.

• Meet a minimum of once a semester with their advisees to review educational, graduation, and career progress,

and as needed to effectively meet the needs of each advisee.

• Assist advisees to enroll in needed classes at the soonest possible time in order to ensure graduation success as

well as accurate enrollment counts.
3. Professional Development (10%): Responsible for preparing and executing an annual personal development program to
enhance your course content knowledge and teaching effectiveness skills.
4. Service (10%): Responsible for preparing and executing an annual university and community service program.
Position Description – Assistant Professor of History (Tenure Track) |

POSITION’S OTHER DUTIES: (5%)

1. Assist the department and university to recruit and enroll students who are a good fit for our culture, mission, and
   vision.
2. Evaluate and revise curriculum, course materials, and delivery methods as changes in the field and teaching
   environments warrant.
3. Review, evaluate, and revise department policy, textbooks, and curriculum in conjunction with other department
   members and the Department Chair in order to enhance student academic and career success.
4. Serve on university committees to enhance department and university policies and processes that enhance student
   academic and career success.
5. Attend all required university events such as commencement, faculty meetings, etc.

6. PERFORM OTHER APPROPRIATE AND REASONABLY REQUIRED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR.

POSITION’S PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS: Actual performance standards for each measure will be set at
least annually after consultation between the job holder and their direct supervisor based on the job holder’s existing
qualifications and experience.
1. Course Learning Objectives, Syllabus, and Class Schedule posted as required.
2. Semi-Annual Student Course Evaluation Results
3. Annual Advisee Evaluation Survey Results
4. Annual Self-Evaluation Results
5. Annual Department Review
6. Peer Review as per the Faculty Handbook