What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of History position at Louisiana State University?
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Job Description:
HISTORY INSTRUCTOR
COLLEGE: Liberal Arts
POSITION TITLE: HISTORY INSTRUCTOR
SUPERVISOR: Dr. Brenda Ellington
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
PURPOSE:
LSUA has partnered with LSU to offer the BA in History fully online and will count on the new hire to play a vital role in that partnership. The University is especially interested in teaching-focused faculty who are excellent in the classroom and online. The ideal candidate will be able to offer quality instruction in a wide range of undergraduate history courses.
The applicant must be a generalist able to teach both introductory courses and upper-level undergraduate courses in a variety of modalities (face to face, hybrid, online). This is a 9-month faculty position with a full-time annual teaching load. This is not a tenure-track position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Typical duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans and teaches courses as assigned. The instructor full-time teaching load is 15 credits per fall and spring semester.
- Maintains flexibility and willingness to teach in a variety of environments
- Prepares syllabi and instructional materials
- Coordinates lectures and tests; evaluates students
- Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction
- Regularly keeps office hours and maintains willingness to be receptive to students both in person and through email
- Actively serves on university committees
- Actively serves the university and community
- Actively participates in institutional meetings
- Demonstrates willingness to learn and enhance professional skills through regular professional development and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty
- Assists with curriculum development
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in History or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in History plus teaching experience required
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None
Special Instructions:
Application Instructions:Please attach a Resume, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.
Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education.
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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
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LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA’s
Diversity Statement
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LSUA is also designated as a
State As a State Model Employer (SAME)
agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hrm@lsua.edu).HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu
