Lecturer in History

Lecturer in History

Job No: 554521

Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Sonoma

Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Faculty – Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time, On‑site (work in‑person at business location)

Sonoma State University is a federally‑designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution. We are committed to equal opportunity and to employing faculty and staff that reflect the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of our region and state. Guided by our core values—diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability—SSU fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth in a public liberal arts and sciences environment.

The Department of History offers a 40‑unit BA in history with emphases in world history, European history, and the history of the Americas, as well as regional and thematic courses. An MA in history is also available with separate thesis and comprehensive exam tracks. Faculty are active researchers and writers who integrate scholarship into teaching, community outreach, museum curatorship, and oral‑historical work.

Our department is distinguished by a longstanding commitment to diversity among faculty and scholarship.

• Teach HIST 252:
  History of the United States Since 1865, a lower‑division survey course covering major political, social, economic, and cultural developments from Reconstruction to the present.
• Design, deliver lectures and discussion‑based learning activities, assign and assess written work and examinations, and provide timely, constructive feedback to support student learning.
• Work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
• Support the university’s shared commitment to ethical inquiry, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness.

• PhD in History or a related discipline. ABD PhD candidates may also be considered.

Full‑time is a 15‑unit workload per semester. Salary is commensurate with degree level and experience, with a provisional monthly base of $5,507–$6,677 for a full‑time month, prorated to the number of units taught and paid in six monthly installments per semester. Temporary appointments are part‑time, semester‑by‑semester, and are contingent upon departmental needs and funding. No relocation expenses are provided for temporary faculty.

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Please submit: cover letter indicating courses, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts may be required for selected candidates), teaching philosophy, student evaluations, contact information for three references.

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SSU’s 274‑acre campus in Sonoma County wine country lies an hour north of San Francisco. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System, providing accessible, high‑quality education and a vibrant community of cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities.

SSU is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.

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