Visiting Assistant Professor US History - Manhattan University : Job Details

The History Department at Manhattan College invites applications for a full-time, visiting assistant professor position in US history for the Spring 2025 semester, with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester, including options from: both halves of the US history survey, an upper-division course in their area of specialization, and lower-division courses in the History program or the Kakos School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum. The ability to teach Latin American history courses is also welcome. For more information, visit us at Key responsibilities:Teach 12 credits (4 classes a semester) of History during the Spring 2025 semester, which begins on January 14.Reports to:Margaret Groarke, Chair of History, Political Science and International StudiesQualifications:A Ph.D. in history. A candidate holding a Master's Degree and having significant teaching experience will also be considered but would be appointed at the rank of Visiting Instructor.Experience as the instructor of record for a college-level history course.Skills and Competencies:•Strong knowledge of U.S. History.•Ability to plan and teach college courses in History.•Strong communication and interpersonal skills.•Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Salary for a contract running from January 14 to June 15, 2025, will be between $34.5K and $36.5KSubmit a letter of application and curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio and/or recording of teaching, and three letters of reference in PDF or Word format to the position announcement at Contact Dr. Margaret Groarke, [email protected], with questions.Review of applications will begin September 20 and continue until the position is filled.Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V