Job Description
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Job Overview The Department of History currently has 21 faculty members and an enrollment of about 175 undergraduate majors and 35 graduate students. The Department offers Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, and Ph.D. degrees.
The Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a one-year appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor.
Essential Functions -Teach undergraduate courses in the history of Early America, Atlantic World, Colonial North America, Capitalism, African Americans, Diasporas, and/or Digital History, including two undergraduate courses per semester ranging from introductory U.S. surveys through upper-level lecture/discussion courses.
-No service responsibilities are required.
-Limited research funding is possible.
Minimum Requirements Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following are required:
-Ph.D. in American History or a closely related field.
-Experience in teaching courses in Early America, Atlantic World, Colonial North America, Capitalism, African Americans, Diasporas, and/or Digital History.
-Teaching experience as collegiate-level instructor of record in a minimum of two undergraduate courses.
-Evidence of excellence in research as shown by a dissertation chapter or journal publication in the area of American or transnational History.
-U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. residency. This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Application Process Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile and submit an online application. Please upload:
-Current c.v./resume
-Letter of application summarizing research and teaching interests and experience
-Statement of teaching philosophy
-An official transcript
-A sample of current scholarship
- Letters from three academic references should be submitted using , or professional referee should email the reference letter directly to the search committee chair, Christopher Phillips at phillicr@ucmail.uc.edu .
Please use the Additional Documents option as needed for these documents.
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be emailed to Christopher Phillips, Chair, Search Committee, Dept. of History, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0373, U.S.A., phillicr@ucmail.uc.edu.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range of $53,000 - $55,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ: 98260
Visiting Assistant Professor, History, College of Arts and Sciences Date: Mar 29, 2025
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
Job Segment: Academic, Research, Education
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