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Radford University One-Year, Non-Tenure Track US History faculty in Radford, Virginia
Job Summary:
The History Department at Radford University seeks to fill a one-year non-tenure-track faculty position in United States history to begin August 2024. The faculty member will teach four classes per semester in consultation with the department chair based on student needs and departmental strategic priorities, as well as assist in the department’s Center for Archives and Digital History. The position requires taking an active role in the department’s Digital History program, and contributing to teaching lower-division surveys in United States History. We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching. Ideal candidates will have training and experience in public history. The successful candidate will offer upper-division courses in Public History, as well as others reflective of their interests and expertise. Additional fields of specialty are open. We welcome all applicants who have a commitment to high-quality teaching, innovative scholarship, and student success. Applicants must either have completed a Ph.D. in History or be doctoral candidates in History who are ABD .
The Department of History is a community of scholars dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, globally-minded graduates. The department is committed to fostering an atmosphere of equity, diversity, and inclusivity in our undergraduate programs. The department oversees its own major as well as the Social Science Teaching major, designed to train future high school social science teachers, and its courses contribute to many other majors and minors across campus.
Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,700 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs, and is one of the premier teacher preparation universities in Virginia. Well known for its strong faculty-student bonds, diverse student population, and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom.
The University offers 76 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines, and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 28 master’s programs in 23 disciplines and six doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 17 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master’s certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,100 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.
The city of Radford is located in the heart of the New River Valley in southwestern Virginia. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region is a haven for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Just a short drive from Blacksburg and Roanoke, the region boasts a vibrant art scene and local food culture as well as many community-university partnership opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
Experience teaching U.S. history surveys; ability to teach Public History; Ph.D. or near completion in History is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ideal Candidates have training and experience in public and/or digital history. Other fields open but preference to Appalachian History.
Work Location: Radford
Posting Number: F00287P
Position Number: F00890
Department: History, Dept of-11108
Application Review Date: 05/15/2024