Faculty - Open Rank Professor - History (Tenure Track)

Saint Xavier University; Chicago, Cary (IL, NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in the heart of Chicago is seeking a dynamic and dedicated professor for its History Program. This full-time, tenure-track position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of history education while engaging with a diverse student body. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to teaching excellence and research, contributing to a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation. Join a forward-thinking university that inspires success through personalized service and a commitment to academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or closely related discipline required.
• Evidence of excellent teaching and research potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours each semester in history courses.
• Establish a program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Research Skills

Diversity Awareness

Education

Doctorate (Ph.D.) in History

ABD Consideration

Job description

Summary

The History Program at Saint Xavier University, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track open rank professor position in History. History offers a wide variety of courses to support the History Secondary Education and History Middle Level Education majors, the history minor, various other interdisciplinary minors, and the General Education history and social sciences requirement. The area of expertise is open, but we are also interested in candidates with additional expertise in Latin American, African American, Middle Eastern, and/or Women's history.

Rank depends on credentials and years of experience; salary commensurate with experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours each semester in history courses related to one's area of expertise
• Establish a program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations
• Provide service to the program, college, and university

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in History or a closely related discipline (ABD applicants will be considered, contingent on a successful doctoral defense prior to August 1, 2025)
• Evidence of or potential for excellent teaching, including use of evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning
• Demonstrated research potential
• Enthusiasm toward serving a diverse student population
• Support for the Saint Xavier University Mission (https://www.sxu.edu/about/mission.asp)
• Permission to work in the United States

Please provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement which includes plans to mentor undergraduate students in research, sample syllabi for undergraduate courses, copies of transcripts for all degrees, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Troy Martin, search committee chair, at [e-mail].

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.