FT Instructor-History

Reporting to the Department Head of Humanities Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies History Faculty are responsible
for teaching a variety of introductory and upperlevel undergraduate History courses. Courses include World
Civilization African American History North Carolina History Environmentalism United States History and other
Special Topics. Teaching flexibility is highly desired.

Essential Job Functions:

Teaching all levels of undergraduate History Courses. Fulltime teaching load is up to 15 credit hours per
semester; may have release time to conduct research or other duties.
Ability to use technology in the classroom as well as the ability to teach online courses as needed.
Effectively advises students through matriculation including sharing academic and student resource
information (when applicable).
Effectively managing the classroom environment.
Developing maintaining and submitting accurate timely and complete records (attendance assignments
grades endofcourse reports etc..
Participating in the course and curriculum development.
Managing and supervising studentinterns (when applicable).
Serving the School the University and the profession and community as appropriate including attending
required faculty and department meetings. (Not Required for Adjuncts)
Complete yearly Professional Development courses as defined by the school. (Not Required for Adjuncts)
Mentoring parttime faculty and students as well as providing service to the School and the University as
assigned. (Not required for Adjuncts)
As applicable to assignment as an academic Program Coordinator:
o Regularly organizes schedules and documents collaboration meetings with other program colleagues to:
Discusses matters related to the students in the applicable program.
Assesses and reviews the needs of the program (faculty supplies instrumentation etc..
Makes program curriculum revision recommendations aimed to address current market trends and
submits them to the Department Head.
Coordinates activities with colleagues to enhance teaching and the learning process.
Acts as the primary faculty academic advisor for the students in the program.
Disseminates information to students relating to internships and job opportunities research seminars
graduate schools supporting programs tutoring etc.
Composes an annual strategic plan and an annual operational plan for the applicable academic
program.
Submits an annual assessment report.
Serves as an advisor for Freshman Orientation summer programs (when applicable).
Assures submission of book orders for all relevant program courses.
Program Coordinators receive a threecredit reduction in their teaching load per semester.
Other duties as assigned. Note: This job description is not intended to provide all duties that may be required
of the position as other duties may be required of this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Job Qualifications
Required Education and/or Experience
Earned Masters Degree in History or a Ph.D. in History or related field (with at least 18 credit hours of
Historyrelated classes). Degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Teaching experience at the university level preferred.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated understanding and a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
Experience with publishing and/or presenting research preferred.

Certificates Licenses or Registrations

Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACSCOC) which normally includes at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or
suitable approved justifications.

Other Competencies (skills abilities behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision
commitment and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written
presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in the organization
decisionmaking problemsolving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. Must be able to read write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally) bending and carrying. Specific
vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear and to use
hands and fingers to handle or feel.