Assistant Professor (U.S., Native & Indigenous America History), Pos. No. 84483

0Title:                                Assistant Professor (U.S., Native & Indigenous America History)

Position number:              84483

Hiring Unit:                       College of Arts and Sciences, History Dept.

Location:                           UH Hilo

Date Posted:                    November 12, 2024

Closing Date:                   Continuous recruitment, application review begins on or about December 31, 2024 and will continue until filled.

Salary:                               Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type:                   9-month

Tenure Track:                    Tenure track

Full time/Part time:            Full time

Temporary/Permanent:     Permanent

Other Conditions:               Appointment to begin August 2025 pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach undergraduate courses within the major and GE, including the two-semester survey sequence in World History. Offer undergraduate courses in U.S. history (survey and area of specialization). Contribute to history program courses in historiography and research methods.

2. Maintain an active agenda of scholarly research and publication.

3. Participate in service work, fulfill other duties assigned by the department chair.

4. Serve on appropriate department, college, and university committees, and contribute to department activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in History (or related discipline) by August 1, 2025, from an accredited college or university.

2. Experience teaching U.S. history, and/or Native or Indigenous studies/history, and/or World history.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in History (from an accredited college or university)

2. Graduate field in U.S. History.

3. Graduate field in Native or Indigenous-America studies/history.

4. Experience teaching U.S. History.

5. Experience teaching Native or Indigenous studies/history.

6. Experience teaching World History.

7. Experience teaching historical methods and research courses.

8. Evidence of strong research capabilities.

To Apply: 

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents.  A complete application must include: 

(1) Cover letter explaining how each minimum and desirable qualification is met; 

(2) Current curriculum vitae 

(3) The names and addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three [3] current professional references (letters of recommendation may be requested after initial review)

(4) transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).  

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Inquiries:  Kerri Inglis, inglis@hawaii.edu

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