Assistant Teaching Professor of History

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a term faculty teaching position in European history at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank. We seek candidates with expertise in any area of European history, broadly construed, after 1500. Candidates with an ability to teach aspects of global history (e.g. Atlantic history, colonialism, imperialism) and who can teach both halves of Iowa State’s Western Civilization survey course (ancient world to the present) will be especially welcome. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching and communications skills and provide effective and welcoming learning experiences for students. Position responsibilities include large introductory courses as well as advanced undergraduate courses. Course assignments may involve online teaching. The initial assignment will be three courses per semester along with some expectation for service to the department. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Initial appointment length is 3 years, ending 5/15/2029. Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need.

Requirements

• PhD in history or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience as an instructor of record at the college level
• Teaching experience in European history, broadly construed, at both introductory and advanced undergraduate course levels
• Experience teaching both premodern and modern Western Civilization or World History survey courses
• Experience teaching aspects of European history in a global context
• Documented expertise in some area of European history or closely related field post-1500.
• Documented ability and/or willingness to teach online courses

Responsibilities

• Position responsibilities include large introductory courses as well as advanced undergraduate courses.
• Course assignments may involve online teaching.
• The initial assignment will be three courses per semester along with some expectation for service to the department.

Benefits

• Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree