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Assistant Professor of History

Employer
Goodwin University
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 8, 2023

Job Details



The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

The Goodwin University School of Applied Liberal Arts and of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of History. Full-time faculty members at Goodwin University are responsible for maintaining the highest academic standards in their disciplines. Faculty teach 15 credits hours per semester—3 semesters per year—online and on ground. They are expected to stay current with disciplinary trends and teaching methods; participate in university, professional, and community service; and engage in scholarly work related to teaching and learning.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
  • Abiding by and upholding Goodwin’s mission, policies, and core values
  • Advising assigned students concerning their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, and other academic activities
  • Teaching all courses according to approved syllabi.
  • Ensuring that each course contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
  • Holding all assigned classes are as scheduled
  • Maintaining office hours as required, while maintaining a flexible schedule that best facilitates student learning and access
  • Assessing student academic achievement and modifying teaching techniques in accordance with assessment feedback
  • Submitting reports in an accurate and timely manner including attendance, grades, and other related documentation
  • Engaging with other faculty in the development, implementation, and evaluation of content area goals and curricular alignment based on assessment of student learning outcomes.
  • Attending all university, school, and content area meetings as required
  • Attending professional learning activities to remain informed of current trends and innovative approaches to teaching and learning
  • Participating in service to the school, University, and the profession
  • Engaging in scholarly work relevant to disciplinary expertise (e.g., publications, presentations)
  • Performing other related duties, as assigned by the Director of History and the Dean
  • Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed
Other Functions :
  • Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates
  • Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends
  • Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort
Knowledge, Ability and Skill :
  • Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum master’s degree in History
  • Minimum two years of successful experience teaching History to undergraduates
  • Knowledge of current trends and practices in developing curriculum and instruction in undergraduate education
  • Experience with the application of and training in Universal Design for Learning
  • Ability to analyze, synthesize, and interpret student learning outcome data to improve teaching and learning
  • Established skill in teaching in on ground and on-line environments
  • Established skill in using web-based applications and learning management software
  • Proven ability to relate well to others within the higher education academic environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • A commitment to the academic, emotional, and social development of all students
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401k employer match
  • Employee & dependent life insurance
  • Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
  • PTO program
Applicants MUST submit a resume/CV AND a letter of interest (cover letter).

Thank you for your interest in Goodwin University and for taking the time to apply for a job opportunity with us. We are currently reviewing applications and may contact those individuals whose experience aligns with the qualifications of this position.

Company

Goodwin University

Goodwin University, a private university in East Hartford, CT, is an innovative learning community that empowers hard-working students to become sought-after employees.

We tailor our programs to address the needs of employers, and we shape them to fit the lives of students. Classes are conveniently offered year-round — days, evenings, weekends, and online. Degrees may be flexibly layered across certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s programs in a variety of in-demand fields.

Better still, we surround our students with the personal support and the professional guidance they need — not just to earn degrees, but to change lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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