U.S. History

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ph.D in History or historically based interdisciplinary degrees (i.e. American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Humanities, etc.) by August 2020
  • Ability to contribute to the BA and MA courses on Digital History and/or Public History/Applied History
  • Areas of Specialization: Fields covering pre-Colonial Americas through the Civil War
  • Ability to teach history courses on the sixteenth through the early nineteenth century as well as lower division survey courses, upper division majors courses, historical methods and writing, upper general education courses, and graduate courses
  • Demonstrated experience and commitment to teaching
  • Demonstrated and active research agenda
  • Willingness to contribute to university service

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated experience in teaching Digital History and/or Public History/Applied History
  • Evidence of ongoing and/or completed Digital History and/or Public History/Applied History projects
  • Experience in teaching women’s and gender history
  • Demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research, and/or service

APPLICATION: All applications must include:

  • Cover letter that address the above minimum and desired/preferred qualifications.
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample
  • A Teaching portfolio that includes a statement of Teaching Interests and Philosophy, curriculum samples, and evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • Evidence of Digital History and/or Public/Applied History Expertise
  • A completed Faculty Application
  • Applicant Survey 1920

 Submit application materials and direct any inquiries to: HistoryTT1819@csusm.edu

A review of applications will begin on October 15, 2019; however, the position will be open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

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California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.