Job description

Raleigh, NC

Reporting to the Department Head of Humanities, Arts, and Interdisciplinary Studies, History Faculty are responsible
for teaching a variety of introductory and upper-level undergraduate History courses. Courses include World
Civilization, African American History, North Carolina History, Environmentalism, United States History, and other
Special Topics. Teaching flexibility is highly desired.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teaching all levels of undergraduate History Courses. Full-time teaching load is up to 15 credit hours per semester; may have release time to conduct research or other duties.

• Ability to use technology in the classroom as well as the ability to teach online courses as needed.
• Effectively advises students through matriculation, including sharing academic and student resource information (when applicable).

• Effectively managing the classroom environment.
• Developing, maintaining, and submitting accurate, timely, and complete records (attendance, assignments, grades, end-of-course reports, etc.).

• Participating in the course and curriculum development.
• Managing and supervising student-interns (when applicable).
• Serving the School, the University, and the profession and community as appropriate, including attending required faculty and department meetings. (Not Required for Adjuncts)

• Complete yearly Professional Development courses as defined by the school. (Not Required for Adjuncts)
• Mentoring part-time faculty and students, as well as providing service to the School and the University as assigned. (Not required for Adjuncts)

• As applicable to assignment as an academic Program Coordinator:

o Regularly organizes, schedules, and documents collaboration meetings with other program colleagues to:

• Discusses matters related to the students in the applicable program.
• Assesses and reviews the needs of the program (faculty, supplies, instrumentation, etc.).
• Makes program curriculum revision recommendations aimed to address current market trends and submits them to the Department Head.

• Coordinates activities with colleagues to enhance teaching and the learning process.
• Acts as the primary faculty academic advisor for the students in the program.
• Disseminates information to students relating to internships and job opportunities, research, seminars, graduate schools, supporting programs, tutoring, etc.

• Composes an annual strategic plan and an annual operational plan for the applicable academic program.
• Submits an annual assessment report.
• Serves as an advisor for Freshman Orientation summer programs (when applicable).
• Assures submission of book orders for all relevant program courses.
• Program Coordinators receive a three-credit reduction in their teaching load per semester.
• Other duties as assigned. Note: This job description is not intended to provide all duties that may be required of the position, as other duties may be required of this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Job Qualifications
Required Education and/or Experience

• Earned Master’s Degree in History or a Ph.D. in History or related field (with at least 18 credit hours of History-related classes). Degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Teaching experience at the university level preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
• Experience with publishing and/or presenting research preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations

Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which normally includes at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or suitable approved justifications.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in the organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

Qualifications, Skills, Preferred

Technology

Intermediate

Leader

Intermediate

Learning Mgt System

Intermediate

Flexibility

Advanced

Behaviors, Preferred, Dedicated
:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Thought Provoking
:
Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Functional Expert
:
Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations, Required

Ability to Make an Impact
:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Preferred

Flexibility
:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

RequiredMasters or better in History.

PreferredPHD or better in History.

Experience

Preferred

Experience with publishing and/or presenting research preferred.

Teaching experience at the university level preferred.

How to apply

Apply online

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