Faculty Position - History and Political Science

Position Description:

Vanguard University is looking for an outstanding teacher with a PhD in History Political Science or a related field who would relish mentoring students in a warm and diverse community of people who are serious about following Jesus Christ. This faculty member will teach lower and upperdivision courses and develop curriculum within the Department of History and Political Science. Most courses are taught inperson or a hybrid of inperson and online. The History and Political Science department is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences which champions a holistic Christian liberal arts education. Vanguard faculty are committed to excellence and to integrating faith in their respective disciplines. Founded in 1920 Vanguard has been in Costa Mesa not far from the Pacific Ocean since 1950. Today nearly half of our undergraduate students are Hispanic and Vanguard is a federallydesignated Hispanic Serving Institution.

Essential Functions:

• Teach 12 units per semester including firstandsecondyear Core courses and upperdivision coursework in areas of expertise.
• Ability to teach both History and Political Science courses (a special need in U.S. History and Political Science).
• Challenge thinking and develop the ability of students to engage in discourse and critical thinking.
• Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum development student support and continuous program improvement.
• Develop and assist in the implementation of departmentlevel assessment of student learning.
• Serve on faculty and or university committees.
• Participate in faculty meetings and shared governance.
• Guide and counsel students toward personal and career development.
• Engage in professional organization activities and scholarly work including but not limited to publications and presentations commensurate with experience and academic rank.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in History or Political Science is preferred.
• Ability to teach History and Political Science courses effectively.
• A vibrant Christian faith and commitment to an academically rigorous integration of faith and learning.
• Commitment to improving culturally diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

Salary

Fulltime position.Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Assistant Professor: $60595 to $81501

Associate Professor: $70676 to $95190

Professor: $82031 to $113974

Placement at appropriate rank (e.g. Assistant Associate or Full Professor) and initial salary is dependent upon education experience and based on Vanguards faculty compensation schedule.The upper range is reserved for candidates that demonstrate the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.

Vanguard offers both tenure track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidates qualifications at the time of hire.

Questions about this position may be directed to the History and Political Science Department Chair: Dr. Michael Jimenez .

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete and submit the application along with the required documents. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

• Accompanying essays
  • Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University.
  • Integration of Faith Teaching and Scholarship.
• Curriculum vitae with specific elements included
• Pastoral reference letter
• Three references contact info.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts (to be verified by notarization prior to employment)

* All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered.