Assistant Professor of History, TT

Position Information

Job Type

Job Type Faculty

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor of History, TT

Position Number

Position Number F00049

Department

Department Africana Studies and History

Location

Location Morehouse College - Atlanta GA

Position Summary

The Humanities, Social Sciences, Media and Arts Division at Morehouse College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Africana Studies and History. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following minor fields: Ancient History, European History, or Latin American History. Candidates whose work critically engages race, colonialism, and the African diaspora within these historical contexts are especially encouraged to apply.

In addition, candidates who have experience teaching at a liberal arts college or HBCU and are interested in community-engaged scholarship or public-facing historical work are preferred.

The department is seeking someone who thinks creatively about their teaching, engages in scholarship, and can be committed to the mission of Morehouse College—to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students and by assuming a special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of black people.

We also encourage all faculty to contribute to the development of the Africana Studies and History programs and other interdisciplinary collaborations across campus.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching; advising and mentoring students; supervising student research; engaging in scholarship; and service to the department, the HSSMA Division and the College. The successful candidate will also be expected to support the College’s general education curriculum.

Required Qualifications

• An official transcript verifying credentials will be required of the selected candidate.

• Ph.D. in History, Africana Studies or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Terminal degree in History, Africana Studies or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly excellence and publication.

Compensation

Salary will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Teaching Responsibility

Responsibilities for this position include teaching a 3/3 load, which currently translates into being responsible for the instruction of approximately 18 credit hours annually. The specific course assignments and scheduling for each faculty member is determined in consultation with the Department Chair and Division Dean. In addition, active engagement in scholarship, student advising, and programming that complements the department.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of interest detailing research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement describing strengths and experiences in assisting Black men and men of color form diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to accomplish curricular goals and the names and contact information for three references who can speak to the candidate’s qualifications.

Supervisor Name Ovell Hamilton

• Develop course content and other course materials in support of course and learning outcomes and adhere to departmental required texts, if any.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress and to provide opportunities which will allow students to succeed.
• Schedule and maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment and provide timely communication to students utilizing Morehouse network.
• Utilize instructional technology (Banner, Canvas, and Starfish) required by Morehouse College.
• Active engagement in scholarship.
• Student advising.
• Experiential learning…