Instructor Pool – 2021/2022: History


The School of History Philosophy & Religion invites applications for one or more fixed term, non-tenure-track full/part time Instructor positions to teach on a term by term basis for the 2021-2022 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the Director.

Instructors may be needed to teach on campus and Ecampus courses in the following areas: Survey of Western Civilization, Survey of U.S. History, as well as more specialized courses in the History and/or History of Science areas.

The School of History, Philosophy, and Religion provides students with a richly connected series of lenses though which they can examine the universe and their place in it. Our students learn to research, analyze, and contextualize the changing roles of religion, science, politics, and thought in both ancient and modern cultures. They also develop ethical, moral reasoning, and critical thinking skills in the service of an engaged life. Religious Studies at OSU is an inter-disciplinary field that combines history, philosophy, anthropology, ethics, textual analysis, art, literature and film to examine the ways that humans have described and acted in response to that which they have called divine, both in civilizations long past and among peoples and nations around the world in the present moment.

Position Duties

100% Instruction:
Administer and teach courses in the following areas: Survey of Western Civilization, Survey of U.S. History, as well as more specialized courses in the History and/or History of Science areas.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in History or a related field.

Teaching experience at the college/university level.

Evident commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

PhD in History or a related field.

Online teaching experience

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No

Posting Number P04399UF

Number of Vacancies Varies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2021

Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/15/2022

Posting Date 05/20/2021

Full Consideration Date 08/15/2021

Closing Date 06/15/2022

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 15, 2021. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you to teach at the university level in this discipline; identify which discipline(s) you are qualified to teach.

3) Sample syllabus and pedagogical statement. (upload as Other Document 1)

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Suzanne Giftai at [email protected].

Applications will be considered throughout the 2021-2022 Academic Year.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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