Assistant or Associate Professor of History (Tenure track)

The Department of Humanities in the College of Professional and Liberal Studies at Concord University in Athens, WV invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in History with a specialization in Modern Europe beginning fall 2023.

Concord University prides itself on a 150-year tradition of preparing students to enter the workforce or continue their education through graduate studies. We are seeking highly qualified individuals to join our faculty, individuals who can apply their education and work experience to instruction that will enrich our students, further Concord’s commitment to programs of excellence, and reinforce CU’s mission to serve the region.

This is a full-time position that includes teaching upper-level undergraduate classes in European history and introductory courses in world civilization and/or the US survey, as well as academic advising, scholarship, and service.

  Duty/Responsibility

• Teach a variety of undergraduate history courses with a 4/4 teaching load.
• Participate in curriculum review and development, and assessment of student learning.
• Advise undergraduate students.
• Assume an active and collegial role in the planning and governance of the Department’s activities and expectations.
• Conduct scholarly research..
• Serve on University and Departmental committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Education- Doctorate Required

Licenses/Certification- Qualified applicants should have PhD in hand from an accredited university by fall 2023 and teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Required Skills

The successful candidate must possess demonstrated teaching competency. Must have a strong commitment to, and understanding of, the role of undergraduate history education in a liberal arts environment.

  Type of experience Needed- Over one year of demonstrated teaching experience at the collegiate level 

 Additional Information

Concord University is a small public, comprehensive institution with an enrollment of around 1800 students. The University is located in a scenic, small-town setting in the mountains of southern West Virginia with access to year-round outdoor recreation activities. While life is slower in the Appalachians, Athens is within driving distance to metropolitan areas in West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, DC.

Concord has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad representation of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.