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November 18, 2008
Job: World History, Gainesville GA
Deadline: 12/15/08
Gainesville State College - Assistant/Associate Professor, World History
History Faculty Position (Tenure-Track)
(Pending Funding)
Gainesville State College invites applications for a tenure-track position in World History beginning August, 2009 on the College’s Gainesville Campus.
Responsibilities:
•Teach courses in history
•Teach a class schedule that meets the needs of the institution
•Practice developmental advising, taking a personal interest in student success
•Assist with development and assessment of programs and curricula congruent with the mission of the College
•Scholarship and creative activities
•Serve on College, University System, and/or community committees
•Interact with the College's community through professional service and involvement of students
•Support campus diversity and global initiatives
Qualifications:
•Ph.D. preferred; ABD or master's degree with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter) hours of graduate course work in History with a commitment to completing a terminal degree considered. Preference for Asia, Africa or Latin America as a subfield.
•Candidate should possess an interest in research, application of knowledge and involvement of students in such; and to helping plan and implement viable new programs of study.
•Commitment to excellence in teaching
•Understanding of and commitment to the implementation of diverse pedagogical techniques including the integration of instructional technology, research and service learning into the teaching/learning environment. Interest in developing and offering full or partial on-line classes a plus.
•Interest in interdisciplinary endeavors
Salary/Rank:
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing the above responsibilities and qualifications; a curriculum vitae; a separate statement of teaching philosophy; unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts (official copies will be required of those chosen for an interview); the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references; and a Gainesville State College Faculty Application form at http://www.gsc.edu/admin/hr/forms/facapp.pdf to:
History Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, Gainesville State College, P.O. Box 1358, Gainesville, Georgia 30503. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed.
Application Deadline:
To be assured of review, fully completed application packages should be received by December 15, 2008.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Gainesville State College, as determined by GSC in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check.
Gainesville State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution
Contact Info:
Gainesville State College
Human Resources
PO Box 1358
Gainesville, GA 30503
The College:
Gainesville State College, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is comprised of two campuses with a total enrollment of over 8,200 students. The Gainesville Campus, the original campus, is adjacent to the interstate, forty-five miles northeast of downtown Atlanta in Oakwood. The Oconee Campus, located in Oconee County close by Athens and the University of Georgia, enrolls over 2,250 of the College’s students. The College is committed to teaching, service, professional development and campus diversity. For additional information, see the college homepage at www.gsc.edu
Posted by agripley at November 18, 2008 09:10 AM