Visiting Assistant Professor - History - (FAC001788)

The Honors College at the University of Houston invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position for the 2021-2022 academic year to teach the UH History Survey Sequence and in its interdisciplinary minor programs. The teaching expectation for each semester is three small US History (Since 1877) survey sections and one upper-level seminar. The upper-level course should contribute to one of the Honors College’s seven interdisciplinary minors. The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching effectiveness and a strong commitment to mentoring undergraduates with a broad array of majors in an interdisciplinary, liberal arts environment.

The University of Houston, with one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars. To apply, please submit an online application that will include a letter of application emphasizing teaching philosophy and experience, a cv, and the names and contact information for three letters of recommendation. The Search Committee will begin considering applications immediately.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications :

M.A. in History required; Ph.D. preferred.

Notes to Applicant: Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate. All positions at the university are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.