Lecturer for Department of History

We seek candidates who are committed to teaching at the undergraduate level and also have potential for teaching excellence at the upper level. The successful candidate may teach a combination of survey courses in U.S. history, world history, thematic core courses, as well as occasional upper-level courses that contribute to the development of our curriculum and complement current departmental offerings. The preferred candidate will be A.B.D. or hold a Ph.D. in history at the time of appointment. Preference may be given to those who have a specialization in history of science, medicine, and technology; history of sports; environmental history, or legal history.

The typical course load for Lecturers in the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts is 30 credit hours per academic year or the equivalent with due consideration and adjustment made for the demands of individualized instruction, experiential learning, and other high-impact teaching practices. The University offers support for professional development and scholarly activity both on and off campus and values community engagement as an element of the faculty role.
 

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, minutes from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 46 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in educational leadership, and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Science and Education.
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu. A complete set of application materials must include: an online application; a letter of application describing the candidate’s interest, qualifications, and teaching experience; recent teaching evaluations (by students or supervisors); an unofficial transcript; curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.