Lecturer I (History)

Job Title

Lecturer I (History)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Division of Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer I (History) within the Division of Social Sciences. The Division seeks candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the University and community.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that may include the following:

• Teach undergraduate courses in history.
  
  
• Keep records, post grades (mid-term & final), submitting attendance reporting, and mentoring/advising students.
  
  
• Attend University-sponsored activities, such as general student assembly, student recruitment fairs, graduation convocations, and the like.
  
  
• Provide committee services to the Division, the college, and the University;
  
  
• Engage in professional development activities (i.e. conference attendance and participation).
  
  
• Other duties as assigned by program coordinator and/or the division head.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• MA in History from an accredited institution.
  
  
• Ability to teach US History survey courses.
  
  
• More than two (2) years of experience teaching at the college level.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to teach online courses, using the various modes of delivery available at the University.
  
  
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
  
  
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in History or related field from an accredited institution
  
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• 12/16/2022
  
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.