<p>Return to Careers</p> <p>Division/Department</p> <p>Academic Affairs</p> <p>Reports to</p> <p>Provost/Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs</p> <p>Position Type</p> <p>Full-time</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Wilberforce University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of History position. In addition to teaching, The Assistant Professor is expected to actively participate in scholarly activities and demonstrate a clear research agenda in their area of scholarly expertise.</p> <p>Wilberforce University is a student-centered learning environment, and applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to student success. We are an institution that values and encourages innovative teaching.</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>The candidate will be expected to teach lower-division courses as a significant portion of their teaching load each semester. </li><li>Will be expected to actively participate in extensive student engagement, and service to the college and community. </li><li>Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty. </li><li>Will work continuously to improve history education and engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning. </li></ul> <p>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>The period of specialization is U.S./African American history. </li><li>Must demonstrate potential for continued professional development, scholarship, and community engagement. </li><li>Must be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration, </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Ph.D. in US or African-American History required. </li><li>Must have the background and ability to lead instruction in U.S. history. </li><li>Must teach courses in African American history. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Preference may be given to those candidates specializing in African-American History. </li><li>One year's experience in college-level teaching is preferred </li><li>Experience teaching college-level survey courses in American or world history. </li><li>Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various student populations. </li><li>Sustained professional engagement that demonstrates relevance and currency in the field of teaching. </li></ul> <p>Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter/Letter of Application. </li><li>Curriculum Vitae. </li><li>Unofficial Transcripts at time of applying. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to offer. </li><li>Statement of Teaching Philosophy. </li></ul> <p>All applications and required documents must be submitted to humanresources@wilberforce.edu or go to the Wilberforce University career page at https://wilberforce.edu/job/assistant-professor-of-history/.</p> <p>All documentation must be submitted to be reviewed and to prevent a delay in the review/selection process.</p> <p>Wilberforce University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The University does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.</p> <p>Wilberforce University</p> <p>Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University is America's first private, coeducational University established to educated men and women of African descent; and is closely affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, Wilberforce is a well-respected private, residential liberal arts university with a clear mission, core values and vision for the future and is a noted pioneer in the Co-Operative Education Movement.</p> <p>Wilberforce awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the areas of business, engineering and computing science, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; as well as the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling degree. The University is located in Wilberforce, Ohio, a community readily accessible to the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus metropolitan centers' social, professional and cultural amenities and airports.</p> <p>Wilberforce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>How to Apply:</p> <p>To apply for the Assistant Professor for History position, use the "Quick Apply/Submit Resume" button below to submit your information, cover letter and resume to the Wilberforce University Department of Administration and Human Resources.</p>