Assistant Professor of History – (FAC003623)
Description
Note to applicants: The University of Houston-Downtown will be transitioning to a new application system on November 4, 2024. As a result, some candidates may be asked to re-submit their application materials after the transition. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to create an improved candidate experience.
Review of complete applications will begin December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
To be considered, the candidate must submit:
a) A letter of interest and curriculum vitae must be attached to the online application.
b) A statement of teaching philosophy that emphasizes instructional strategies and student engagement with diverse student populations, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a research statement, a copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation are required.
Documents that cannot be attached to the online application must be emailed or mailed to Dr. Jonathan Chism, History Search Committee, University of Houston-Downtown, One Main Street, N-1046, Houston, TX 77002-1001, [email protected].
The History program at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) invites applications for a tenure-track position in History at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2025. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative teacher/scholar focused on undergraduate student success in general and the needs of UHD learners in particular.
The candidate selected for the position will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching general education courses as well as upper-level courses, a robust research agenda, and active engagement in service to the department, college, university, and community.
Information concerning the Department of History, Humanities, and Languages and the History program can be found at:
https://www.uhd.edu/academics/
The area of specialization is open, with preference given to candidates with experience and/or preparation to teach the history of U.S. women, gender, and sexuality. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to establish an active publication record, engage in service activities at the university, utilize engaging teaching methods that promote student success, and teach across multiple course modalities.
In addition to upper-level classes, the successful candidate will regularly teach our university core classes, which include U.S. History to 1877 and U.S. History after 1877.
EEO/AA
Qualifications
Required:
- Candidates must have received a Ph.D. in History from a regionally accredited institution at the time of appointment
- They must also have a record of and/or a compelling commitment to engaging and dynamic undergraduate teaching geared towards first-generation and Pell-eligible students at a metropolitan, regional comprehensive university
About University of Houston Downtown
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”
UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.
The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
The University of Houston – Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: November 14, 2024
Date posted: October 15, 2024