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Christine Sears
Chair of the History Dept, & Associate Professor at UAH
DEPARTMENT: History
RANK: Lecturer
ABOUT THE POSITION: The History Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is taking applications for a one-year lecturer position with specializations in 19th or 20th century US history with experience teaching world history. This position has the possibility of renewal in subsequent years.
Responsibilities: The regular teaching load is four courses (12 credit hours) per semester and may include online, hybrid, and traditional formats. The successful candidate will teach world history and US surveys, with the possibility of an upper-level course in the candidate’s specialization. They will be expected to perform some department service as part of their appointment.
Qualifications: Preference for a PhD in History, although ABD candidates will also be considered. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching.
APPOINTMENT DATE: August 7, 2024
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The History Department at UAH is composed of collegial faculty committed to teaching historical thinking. In addition to a history major and history MA program, the department teaches courses in interdisciplinary minors in Public History, Global Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Justice and Equity Studies, and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Information about the Department, the University, and Huntsville can be found at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/history.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at The University of Alabama in Huntsville comprises 9 departments and 87 full-time faculty. We offer a wide array of programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences including 21 B.A. programs, 5 M.A. programs, and 8 certificate programs. The college has also led the way in creating several interdisciplinary minors, such as Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Global Studies, Justice and Equity Studies, User Experience, and Game Design and Development. Our class sizes are relatively small and our collegial faculty are committed to our students’ successes.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s greatest technological challenges. UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create, and communicate knowledge. With six academic colleges, a Graduate School, an Honors College, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers, UAH is a Carnegie R1 top-tier research university. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge and prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.
ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES: The University of Alabama in Huntsville desires to recruit and retain high-quality faculty who share the University’s values. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a C.V., names and contact information for 3 references, and a 1-page teaching philosophy statement. Applications should be sent to Christine Sears, Chair, Department of History, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899 at history@uah.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately; all applications received by July 1st will be given full consideration; those submitted later will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer of minorities/ females/ veterans/ disabled.Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.
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