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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable History Professor to join our academic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for history and a commitment to educating students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The History Professor will be responsible for developing and delivering engaging lectures, conducting original research, and contributing to the academic community through publications and conferences. The successful candidate will have a strong background in historical research methods, a broad understanding of different historical periods, and the ability to inspire students to think critically about the past. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the History Professor will be expected to advise students, participate in departmental meetings, and contribute to curriculum development. The position requires excellent communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The History Professor will also be involved in community outreach and public history projects, helping to bring historical knowledge to a wider audience. This role offers the opportunity to shape the minds of future historians and to make significant contributions to the field of history through research and scholarship.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in history.
- Conduct original research and publish findings in academic journals.
- Advise and mentor students on academic and career goals.
- Participate in departmental meetings and curriculum development.
- Engage in community outreach and public history projects.
- Attend and present at academic conferences.
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects.
- Supervise student research projects and theses.
- Maintain office hours for student consultations.
- Contribute to the development of online and hybrid courses.
- Evaluate and grade student assignments and exams.
- Stay current with developments in the field of history.
- Develop and update course materials and syllabi.
- Participate in faculty committees and governance.
- Promote a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Ph.D. in History or a related field.
- Proven experience in teaching at the college or university level.
- Strong record of research and scholarly publications.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to engage and inspire students.
- Experience with online and hybrid teaching methods.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in education.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Experience in advising and mentoring students.
- Knowledge of historical research methods and historiography.
- Ability to develop and update curriculum materials.
- Experience in community outreach and public history projects.
- Proficiency in using educational technology and learning management systems.
- Willingness to participate in faculty governance and committees.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your teaching philosophy and how it influences your approach to teaching history?
- What are your primary research interests and how do they inform your teaching?
- How do you engage students who may not initially be interested in history?
- Can you provide an example of a successful community outreach or public history project you have been involved in?
- How do you incorporate diversity and inclusion into your curriculum and teaching methods?
- What strategies do you use to stay current with developments in the field of history?
- How do you balance your teaching responsibilities with your research and publication goals?
- Can you describe a challenging teaching experience and how you handled it?
- What role do you believe technology plays in the modern history classroom?
- How do you support and mentor students in their academic and career goals?
