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Form of workThe Department of History at Purdue University Fort Wayne seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in United States history. Specialization and time period are open, but preference given to specializations in African American history and fields that complement our current teaching and research strengths. This is a nine-month, full-time teaching position for the 2024-2025 academic year with a competitive salary and benefits package.
The teaching load is four courses per semester, comprising 4 total course preparations for the academic year. The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach U.S. survey courses, as well as a selection of upper-level courses in their area of specialization.Opportunities to teach an interdisciplinary, team-taught topics course for the College of Liberal Arts also exist.Additional responsibilities include contributing to the mission and culture of the department.
Applicants must either hold a Ph.D. in history or must have earned a Ph.D. by the start of the 2024 Fall Semester. The applicant must demonstrate relevant teaching experience and effectiveness in the classroom.
The Department of History at Purdue University Fort Wayne is a dynamic department with award-winning faculty and students who have earned numerous nationally prestigious awards. Our graduates have attended elite graduate, professional, and law programs and thrive in nearly every private and public sector field. We have averaged around 120 majors in recent years; about half of our majors are dual degree students, earning degrees in both history and secondary education, many of whom go on to teach history in high school. We are proud of our dedication to student mentoring. The Visiting Assistant Professor will have the opportunity to work with faculty mentors and serve as mentor to students.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More than 10,000 students of diverse ages, races and nationalities belong to the Purdue Fort Wayne family. Purdue Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree‐seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Our beautiful 594-acre campus encompasses 40 buildings and structures. The university’s commitment to service makes it an economic, cultural, and societal leader in the region. See https://www.pfw.edu/.
Our campus is located within Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 475,000. The city enjoys a diverse, active, and well-supported arts community, is home to several minor league sports teams, and has miles of pathways and trails that highlight the city and the three rivers that flow through it. Fort Wayne has been named an "All-American City" four times and is consistently cited for the high quality of life, low cost of living, and warm hospitality. Fort Wayne has been named one of the best places to raise children; US News & World Report ranked it a Top 50 Best Places to Live in 2022-2023.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest; CV; statement of teaching philosophy; a description of research interests; a writing sample (chapter or article); three letters of recommendation; graduate transcripts (can be unofficial); and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi and/or descriptions of courses they would be interested in teaching, including special topics courses relevant to their research area, and teaching evaluations if available) to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/. The Department is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including research, teaching and service/engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion. We may request additional information from candidates after the first round.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. All applications received by December 8, 2023, will receive full consideration.
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Professors Ann Livschiz (Department of History; livschia@pfw.edu) and Richard Weiner (Department of History; weinerr@pfw.edu).
Purdue University Fort Wayne seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. Purdue Fort Wayne is committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Purdue Fort Wayne will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. The position is contingent upon available funding and a satisfactory background check.
