Department of History
Assistant Professor in Public History
POSITION:
The department of history invites applications for a probationary
tenure-track faculty
position at
the rank
of Assistant Professor. The department seeks candidates
with expertise
in Public History who are committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active research program involving undergraduates. This position carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning
with the 2019/2020 academic year, commencing August 26, 2019.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned doctorate in History or related field from a regionally accredited Higher
Education institution is required. ABD applicants may be considered but must complete the terminal degree by March 1, 2020.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Evidence of successful university teaching and experience as a practicing public historian will be considered assets.
Period and geographic region of specialization are open, although preference will be given to applicants who can enhance departmental course offerings and contribute to UWEC’s
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will be expected to help expand an established public history program and teach courses in the Department of History as assigned, based
on program needs and in accordance with specialization, including introductory survey courses. They will participate in research and scholarly activities, engage in service to the department, University and community, and contribute to department, college
and university committee work.
DEPARTMENT:
The Department of History at UW-Eau Claire was the recipient of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Teaching Excellent Award in 2006. It has 9 tenured
or tenure track faculty members who are committed to a curriculum that engages students in independent research and exposes them to global and American ethnic diversity.
The growing Public History program at UW-Eau Claire enrolls 40 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of History
is home to the Northern Field Services Office of the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS). It partners with the WHS and the Chippewa Valley Museum to place interns throughout the state.
The Department has been the recipient of more than $4,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Education, the National Endowment for
the Humanities and the Wisconsin Humanities Council for K-12 teacher education and public programs.
Please see the department website for more information:
https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/departments-programs/history/
UNIVERSITY and
EAU CLAIRE
COMMUNITY:
UW-Eau
Claire,
an
institution of
approximately
11,500 students
and 1,200
faculty and
staff, is consistently
recognized
as a
top comprehensive
university
in the
Midwest and
is widely
known
as a
leader in
faculty-undergraduate research
and study
abroad. We
strive
for excellence
in liberal
education and
select graduate
and professional
programs
through commitment
to teaching
and learning
and dedication
to our
core
values
of diversity,
sustainability,
leadership, and
innovation.
The
City
of Eau
Claire,
situated at
the confluence
of the
Chippewa and
Eau
Claire
rivers,
is at
the
center of
a metropolitan
area
of approximately
100,000 people
located 90
miles
east of
Minneapolis/St. Paul.
The
area
features beautiful
parks
and trails,
strong
public schools,
a vibrant
arts
scene and
local food
culture, and
abundant recreational
opportunities.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site:
http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/uweccareers.htm.
You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select
"Login." Click the link to the History: Assistant Professor in Public History position (Job ID # 14754) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until
all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
•
Letter of application
•
Curriculum vita
•
Unofficial graduate school transcript
•
Evidence of teaching effectiveness; may include sample syllabi, teaching philosophy and/or teaching evaluations, where appropriate
•
Three letters of reference, at least one of which should speak to teaching, should be sent directly to the History Department Academic Associate, Linda Glenna: [log in to unmask]
Please
direct
requests
for additional information to:
John Mann, Search Committee Chair
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To ensure consideration, completed
applications must be received by
November 1, 2018. However,
screening may
continue until
position is
filled. The
university
reserves
the right
to contact
additional references
with notice
given
to the
candidates at
an appropriate
time
in the
process. A
criminal
background
check is
required
prior to employment.
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe
and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.
Visit Campus Security and Fire Report (https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-
penings/upload/AnnualSecurityandFireReport-2.pdf) . Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy (https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-openings/upload/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf)
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer dedicated to enhancing
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Emily Gibson | Graduate Coordinator
History and Art History | College of Humanities and Social Sciences
4400 University Drive, MS 3G1 | Robinson Hall B, Room B354 | Fairfax, VA 22030
phone: 703.993.1248 | fax: 703.993.1251 | email:
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http://historyarthistory.gmu.edu/
office hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
From: Glenna, Linda E. <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 9:22 AM
To: Emily M Gibson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: history position available
Attached please find a position description for an opening at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Please post or pass on to any interested parties.
Thank you.
Linda
Linda Glenna
Academic Dept. Associate - History Dept.– HHH 701
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire WI 54702-4004
Ph: 715-836-5501 | Fax: 715-836-3540
Email: [log in to unmask]