Visiting Assistant Professor of History (1 yr. position with renewable of up to 3 yrs.)
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WARTBURG COLLEGE
Title of Position Visiting Assistant Professor of History (1 year position with renewable of up to 3 years)
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852 Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence. As indicated in the vision statement Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.
Title of Position Visiting Assistant Professor of History (1 year position with renewable of up to 3 years)
Wartburg College is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning. Founded in 1852 Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college internationally recognized for its community engagement and academic excellence. As indicated in the vision statement Wartburg College is called to be the leading institution in education of the whole person. Together we create an inclusive community combining diverse curricular and co-curricular experiences to prepare students to be resilient leaders of positive change through service in a complex world.
Located in northeast Iowa Waverly is an extraordinary gigabit community of more than 10000 residents in the Cedar Valley metro near Waterloo and Cedar Falls with an abundance of cultural musical and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul Minn. (3 hours); Madison Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha Neb. (4 hours).
DEPARTMENT: History
STARTING DATE: Fall Term 2026
TIMELINE: Screening of applications begins date/immediately and continues until position is filled.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach the equivalent of seven undergraduate courses (three in Fall term three in Winter term and one in May term) from among the following: American history surveys historical methods historiography upper-division American history courses and public and digital history. The successful candidate will also have an interest in and ability to teach non-major and general education courses. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the departments commitment to student recruitment and retention as well as provide service and conduct research as outlined in the faculty handbook.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Doctorate in history (ABD will be considered) with the ability to teach American history public
and digital history historical methods and either womens or African American history. A successful candidate will support the colleges mission and the departments commitment to teacher education and public history.
Preferred: Earned doctorate by the start date the ability to teach both womens history and African American history and successful college-level teaching experience. Preference given to candidates with the ability to contribute to the departments commitment to use AI as a tool in the study and understanding of the past.
Desirable: Knowledge and/or experience with GIS is desired. Experience in student recruitment and retention is also highly desirable.
SALARY: Competitive for entry-level appointment at similar institutions
Teach the equivalent of seven undergraduate courses (three in Fall term three in Winter term and one in May term) from among the following: American history surveys historical methods historiography upper-division American history courses and public and digital history. The successful candidate will also have an interest in and ability to teach non-major and general education courses. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the departments commitment to student recruitment and retention as well as provide service and conduct research as outlined in the faculty handbook.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Doctorate in history (ABD will be considered) with the ability to teach American history public
and digital history historical methods and either womens or African American history. A successful candidate will support the colleges mission and the departments commitment to teacher education and public history.
Preferred: Earned doctorate by the start date the ability to teach both womens history and African American history and successful college-level teaching experience. Preference given to candidates with the ability to contribute to the departments commitment to use AI as a tool in the study and understanding of the past.
Desirable: Knowledge and/or experience with GIS is desired. Experience in student recruitment and retention is also highly desirable.
SALARY: Competitive for entry-level appointment at similar institutions
CONTRACT: COMPLETED BY DEANS OFFICE
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1) curriculum vita
2) a letter of application describing your teaching scholarship and service experience/interests and how these will support the mission of Wartburg College
3) unofficial graduate transcripts
4) contact information for three references
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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Wartburg College is a private liberal arts college in Waverly, Iowa. Experience more through hands-on opportunities. Explore our programs and apply today!
