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Teaching Postdoc - Department of History

Title:
257-NN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Teaching Associate

Business Title:
Teaching Postdoc - Department of History

Additional Titles:

Location:
WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:
Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

The Department of History at Washington State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month academic two-year term appointment as a postdoctoral teaching fellow position to teach the university's core undergraduate course, 'The Roots of Contemporary Issues' beginning August 16, 2023, pending budgetary approval.

'The Roots of Contemporary Issues' is a history course that helps students make sense of our complex world by focusing on the deep historical roots of present-day issues in global perspective. Washington State University aims to provide students with the tools to address contemporary issues in a mature, reasoned way, using evidence, critical thinking, and clear written and oral communication skills. The course provides inquiry-based, active-learning experiences so that students learn not only content and skills, but also play a role in defining their own intellectual journey, by developing a 15-week research project on a topic of interest to them.

The History Department understands that postdoctoral teaching fellows are also active scholars. The postdoctoral fellow will be invited to participate in scholarly discussions and events within the department, including presenting their own work. They will also have access to funds to support their research and travel. The department offers active mentoring in teaching and research for all teaching fellows in the program.

Applicants should provide evidence of a well-defined research agenda/program. Applicants should demonstrate their ability to understand historical problems in transnational, comparative, or global perspective and to engage students in discussions relating to the history of the environment, globalization, social inequalities, diverse ways of thinking, and world conflicts. Applicant must demonstrate commitment to underrepresented communities - through research, service, teaching, advising or community engagement.

WSU is a public research university committed to its land-grant heritage, its formal Memorandum of Understanding with Native American tribes in the region, and tradition of service to society. The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of History thus encourages applications from individuals who identify as members of systemically underrepresented groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous, Native American, First Nations, Black, African diaspora, and Latin(x) populations.

Job Duties:

Roots of Contemporary Issues postdoctoral fellows will teach a 4/4 load with one preparation. There are no service obligations or other expectations as a part of this postdoctoral position.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in History or closely related discipline at time of appointment
  
• Teaching experience and demonstrated commitment to campus diversity efforts and inclusion.
  
• Demonstrated ability to understand historical problems in transnational, comparative, or global perspective.
  
• Demonstrated potential or ability to engage students in discussions relating to the history of the environment, globalization, social inequalities, diverse ways of thinking, and world conflicts.
  
• Evidence of a well-defined research agenda/program.
  

About WSU, Pullman, CAS, and DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/PROGRAM: Washington State University, a land grant, multiple-campus Research 1 institution. This position will serve on the Pullman campus, which has an enrollment of around 20,000 students and is located in Southeastern Washington on the homelands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho, in the neighboring town of Moscow, Idaho. For more information about the region, please see https://pullmanchamber.com.

Encompassing more than 30 departments, schools, and research institutes on five campuses statewide, the College of Arts & Sciences is the heart of WSU. Together our 730+ faculty and staff deliver more than 50% of WSU's total undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the vast majority of WSU's core curriculum. We also drive annual research expenditures of more than $26 million, with wide interdisciplinary strengths in public and community health, environmental change, equity and social justice, and data and technology at the boundaries. As Arts & Sciences begins its 10th anniversary as a unified college, we seek to lead a reimagining of WSU's land-grant mission for the 21st century, expanding the boundaries of creativity and discovery while simultaneously recognizing more completely our obligations to Native and Indigenous peoples. For more about the College of Arts & Sciences at WSU, please see https://cas.wsu.edu.

The Department of History at WSU is a collegial community of over 40 full-time faculty members across three campuses. The History faculty are a distinguished and diverse group of scholars and teachers who conduct ground-breaking research in a wide variety of fields and have been awarded numerous prizes and fellowships. For more information, see the department website, https://history.wsu.edu.

WSU acknowledges that its locations statewide are on the homelands of Native American peoples, who have lived in this region and have been caretakers of the land from time immemorial. The Morrill Act of 1862 established our land-grant institution by providing public and federal lands that are traced back to the disposition of Indigenous lands, often taken by coercive and violent acts, and the disregard of treaties. For that, we extend our deepest apologies. We owe our deepest gratitude to the Native peoples of this region and maintain our commitment towards reconciliation. And as a land-grant institution, WSU is deeply committed to the land-grant mission, its Memorandums of Understanding with Native tribes in the region, and a tradition of service to society. To read the full WSU land acknowledgement, please see https://wsu.edu/about/wsu-land-acknowledgement/

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, Indigenous nations, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (http://www.advance.wsu.edu/).

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department Name: Department of History
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: history.wsu.edu/
Salary: The salary for this position is $41,000/academic year.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.
FTE: 100%
Tenure Track: No
This is a fixed-term position.
Fixed-term End Date: This is a 2-year fixed-term position expected to end on May 15, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Screening Begin Date: Review of applications will begin February 15, 2023. The position will remain open until filled. Direct inquiries via email to Dr. Robert McCoy rmccoy@wsu.edu.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
To Apply:

Please upload the following required documents:

• A cover letter
  
• Current curriculum vitae
  
• One-page teaching statement
  
• One sample syllabus (on any subject to be uploaded under Research Statement)
  
• Statement addressing the candidate's contribution and commitment to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through teaching and research
  
• The names and email address of three individuals who have agreed to serve as references. References will be contacted without first informing the candidate.
  

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
9 Month - Summer

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Teaching-Postdoc---Department-of-History_R-8194

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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