Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Employment: Faculty
Location: ASU-Jonesboro
Closing: 1/5/25
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
Arkansas State University's Department of History invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor 9-month tenure-track in History to begin Fall 2025. The successful applicant will serve as the BSE Social Science program director. Responsibilities include teaching content-specific and departmental Methods courses for BSE Social Science majors as needed, supervising the BSE Social Science candidates during their residency in the public schools, mentoring BSE students, and maintaining the program's accreditation. Candidates should have secondary social studies teaching experience, a Ph.D. in History or related discipline at time of appointment, and evidence of potential as a scholar and teacher.
The Department of History is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive faculty and environment. We especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply.
Arkansas State University is an R2 institution with roughly 16,000 students. Located in Jonesboro, AR, it is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System. Jonesboro has a population of 80,000 and is an hour away from Memphis and two hours away from Little Rock.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching load varies from 9-12 hours per semester depending on number of interns
Mentor and supervise BSE students
Write assessment and other program accreditation reports as needed
Attend programs specific meetings in the College of Education
Participate in departmental recruitment and other events as needed
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities
General Days/Hours:
Monday — Friday 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned Ph.D. in History or related discipline at the time of appointment, and evidence of potential as a scholar and teacher.
Two (2) years of teaching experience in secondary social studies or a related field
Applicants should submit a cover letter, C.V., and three letters of recommendation.
