Instructor in Modern Military History

Job Description

The Department of History at Virginia Tech seeks an Instructor in Modern Military History. This position is a restricted ninemonth appointment beginning August 2025 with the potential of reappointment based on university need and available funding. Rank within the Instructor series will be determined by the candidates experience. Candidates must have independent teaching experience a record of success in the classroom and experience teaching Modern Military History. The Instructor will contribute to the War and Society minor and will be expected to regularly teach a course in Modern Military History. We especially invite candidates who can also offer courses on World War I World War II the Cold War and other lower or upperdivision courses to be determined by the Instructors interests in conjunction with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. A Ph.D. in history or allied field is required at the time of appointment.

Teaching load: 4 courses per semester. The Instructor will be expected to deliver courses in both inperson and online modalities.

Salary: Commensurate with experience minimum $50000

Required:
Specialization in military history/war and society
Completed Ph.D. in history or allied field by the time of appointment
Experience teaching Modern Military History
Record of successful teaching

Preferred
Experience teaching online courses
Record of competence and sensitivity in working with students and community members from a wide range of backgrounds and identities.

Submit:
Cover letter
CV
List of three (3) professional references
Two (2) sample syllabi

About Virginia Tech

As the commonwealths most comprehensive university and a leading research institution Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 38000 undergraduate graduate and professional students across the commonwealth and manages a research portfolio of more than $556 million. The university is also one of the United States six Senior Military Colleges and one of two such programs at a predominantly civilian university. The university fulfills its role as a landgrant institution by fostering a collaborative environment that integrates technology into all disciplines so that the Virginia Tech community can serve as a force for positive change around the commonwealth the country and the world.

Required Qualifications

Specialization in military history/war and society
Completed Ph.D. in history or allied field by the time of appointment
Experience teaching Modern Military History
Record of successful teaching

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching online courses
Record of competence and sensitivity in working with students and community members from a wide range of backgrounds and identities.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience Beginning at $50000.00

Hours per week

*

Review Date

June 1 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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