Humanities Philosophy Humanities - Full-Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Humanities Philosophy Humanities - Full-Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Online Faculty application must include a curriculum vitae and cover letter that addresses teaching excellence research activities and strengths the candidate could bring to our department. Additional documentation will be requested at a later date including letters of recommendation for finalists. Inquiries can be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Annie Holt
Position Overview:
Teaches advises and mentors students evaluates student performance and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department college and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching service and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbooks. Teaching research departmental/school and university service is expected. This position is fulltime tenuretrack position.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
For this position we are seeking an interdisciplinary teacherscholar with a focus outside Europe. We are particularly interested in a scholar of material culture or archeology with a specialty in Indigenous America Latin America or the Near East. Humanities professors teach core curriculum classes covering ancient through modern material which focus on the cultural history of artistic media and ideas as well as upperyear undergraduate and graduate (M.A. classes in areas of their specialty. The annual teaching load is 4/4 with optional opportunities to teach in the summer.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Teaching research departmental/school and university service is expected. An earned Ph.D in a Humanities discipline (nonEuropean focus) is required in hand by July 15 2025 awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). **NOTE** If the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by the time of employment the position rank will change to TTInstructor.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Preference given to candidates with a documented ability through graduate coursework or teaching experience to use interdisciplinary methods in teaching courses that incorporate visual arts music literature and ideas. Experience and willingness to teach a portion of Humanities core courses online is also desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to perform institutional committee and service work. Position also has a research and creative activity requirement.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Online Faculty application must include a curriculum vitae and cover letter that addresses teaching excellence research activities and strengths the candidate could bring to our department. Additional documentation will be requested at a later date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
