Description

The Department of History at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in African and African Diaspora history, with preference given to those who have a special interest (in research and/or teaching) in science, medicine, or legal studies.  We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college.  The successful candidate will teach a 3-3 course load that includes 1^st year courses in Critical Issues in Human Inquiry and 2^nd year courses in Global Perspectives in History, both tailored to the expertise of the candidate.  Teaching load may include upper division elective courses, depending on departmental needs. 

Should the candidate elect, this position could be part of a cluster hire across the College of Arts and Sciences, forming a multidisciplinary initiative focused on the topic of Race and Social Justice as a line of inquiry in teaching and/or research,  For information on the cluster hire process, please see this description: https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/faculty.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in History is required to be in hand by the beginning of the contract
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others 

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. When prompted please upload the following:

• Letter of Intent or Cover letter including candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history)
• Current curriculum vitae
• 1-2 sample syllabi

If the candidate wishes to participate in the cluster hire, a 500-word statement describing how the applicant’s line of inquiry in research and/or teaching is informed by the theme of race and social justice. 

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide: 

• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process)
• A writing sample of at least 15 pages
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Review of completed applications will begin Friday, 15 November 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit http://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/history/. First round interviews will be conducted via Zoom. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Britta McEwen, Chair of the Department of History (brittamcewen@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu. 

About Creighton 

The History Department enjoys an impressive research record across diverse specializations. Our members have been able to make good use of internal research funding, including funding from the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship and the Kingfisher Institute, and have been awarded national and international grants.  New members of the department also are eligible for 1^st and 4^th year course releases designed to support research agendas.

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade.

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