Instructor of History

Jackson State University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University invites applications for an Instructor of History in the Department of History and Philosophy. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate survey courses, advise and mentor students, and participate in service at the department, college, and university levels.

The ideal applicant holds a Master's degree in History (PhD preferred), has prior college-level teaching experience, and demonstrates ability to teach American, African American, and History of Civilization

Qualifications

• Master's degree in History (PhD preferred) from an accredited institution.
• Prior college/university teaching experience.
• Knowledge of American, African American, and/or History of Civilization.
• Ability to teach in person and online.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate survey courses (12 credit hours per semester).
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students in the major.
• Contribute service on department, college, and university levels.
• Follow established expectations and protocols of the department, college, and the university.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Online instruction

Student mentoring

Diversity collaboration

Education

Master's degree in History

PhD preferred

Job description

The Department of History and Philosophy on the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a position as Instructor of History.

The successful candidate will: teach undergraduate survey courses in history (12 credit hours per semester); advise and mentor undergraduate students in the major; Contribute service on the department, college, and university levels; follow established expectations and protocols of the department, college, and the university; and perform other duties as assigned.

The candidate must have: earned a Master's degree in History (PhD. preferred) or a related field from an accredited higher education institution; prior teaching experience and proficient knowledge in American, African American, and/or the History of Civilization, preferably at the college/university level; demonstrated the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures; and skills in teaching in person and online.