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College of St Benedict Visiting Assistant Professor- History in Saint Joseph, Minnesota
The History Department at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible, one-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor in 20th-century United States history, with the possibility of renewal. Candidates must be able to teach a lower-division class engaging with gender, race, and ethnicity in U.S. history. The successful candidate will also teach upper-division courses in their area of expertise and other general education courses. Interest in developing excellence in undergraduate teaching, including student-centered inclusive pedagogy, required. PhD required by August 2025. Review of applicants will start on December 4, 2024, and continue until position is filled. Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU. Responsibilities Teaching responsibilities include introductory courses in US history, upper-division courses in the candidate s area of expertise and interest, and courses in the general-education curriculum. The candidate will be responsible for teaching three 4-credit courses per semester plus student advising. For further information, please contact Dr. Shannon Smith, Chair, Department of History, ssmith@csbsju.edu. Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply". Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit the following materials: 1. A letter of application which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications. 2. Curriculum vitae. 3.A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will integrate diversity and support inclusion for all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies. 4. Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire. 5. Names and contact information of three references. 6.[OPTIONAL] Evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example: student course surveys, examples of learning outcomes, peer or student testimonials, or other materials. If you require an accommodation to participate in the CSB and SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5501 or employment@csbsju.edu. It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.