Visiting Assistant Professor of History

The Department of History at the University of Missouri is seeking applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Public History with an emphasis in US History. While the areas of specialization are open, we are interested in scholars whose work includes a transnational or global dimension. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an upper division introductory course to the field of Public History, two sections of our pre-Civil War US Survey course, as well as three additional courses of their choosing. Ideally, at least one of these additional courses would be a specialized public history course, possibly engaging in contemporary questions of commemoration, memorialization, or historical memory and changing notions of identity and belonging. Applicants who have integrated inclusive pedological approaches into their courses, who have experience working with diverse range of people, and/or who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity are encouraged to apply and to highlight their experiences in their cover letter.

The University of Missouri (MU or Mizzou), located in Columbia, has an enrollment of more than 30,000 students and is Missouri’s largest public research university. Mizzou is also the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System and one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities since 1908, Mizzou is considered one of the nation’s top-tier institutions.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in History by time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on their teaching experience and research.

Application Materials
Your application should consist of a cover letter describing your teaching and research interests, a copy of your current C.V., a teaching statement, the name of three references, and a brief description of the four courses that you would teach while at MU. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2022. Applicants should apply by this date for full consideration.

Applicants may contact Dr. Robert Fletcher at [email protected] with any questions about the job duties.  Contact Human Resource Services ([email protected] ) for any question about the application process.

Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving  the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

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