Assistant Professor of Humanities (Two Positions Available)

Position Announcement

The Department of History, Humanities and Modern Languages at Dixie State University (DSU) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors with experience teaching interdisciplinary humanities to begin Fall Semester 2022. The Humanities program at Dixie State University aims to foster student understanding of the foundations, central ideas, and expressions of a variety of cultures, value systems, and philosophical perspectives. As such, we are looking for individuals capable of competently participating in a number of disciplines, including philosophy, the arts, art history, religious studies, and global studies. The individuals hired for these positions will be developing and stewarding a number of new courses and programs that work towards integrating the humanities into a larger dialogue with the STEM disciplines.

DSU is an open-enrollment teaching institution dedicated to rigorous learning and the enrichment of the professional and personal lives of its students and community. The university has adopted an ambitious new mission built on four pillars: “open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic.” The university is committed to approaching this polytechnic mission as one that supports and fosters the humanities, arts, interdisciplinary learning, and a human-centered approach to technology. The Humanities curriculum is designed to build critical thinking skills through the interdisciplinary study of artistic expression (visual art, literature, film, music, etc.) in different time periods and cultural contexts. Applicants will be expected to be able to fulfill these program objectives by demonstrating an interdisciplinary focus to their learning and research coupled with strong pedagogical skills. Additional information about the Humanities program is found online at https://humanities.dixie.edu/ .

Responsibilities

• Ability to teach both Western and Non-Western introductory courses in the humanities.
• Work with the department chair and academic colleagues to develop and/or teach upper-division topics courses in Humanities and at least one of the following disciplines: Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Global Studies.
• Participate in university and departmental student recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Regularly teach in the University's General Education curriculum.
• Serve as an advisor/mentor to students.
• Facilitate service learning and engagement with the community.
• Work with the department chair, the dean, and other faculty to advance the university's mission, including:
  • Conducting student assessment.
  • Mentoring adjuncts.
  • Performing service for the college and university.

• Teach 24 credits per academic year as part of base teaching workload.
• Maintain a research agenda/engagement with your discipline that is appropriate to a teaching university (scholarship of pedagogy and scholarship of discovery are equally valued; scholarship that enhances the faculty member’s teaching is preferred).
• Fulfill faculty responsibilities including participating in department events and committee meetings, holding regular office hours, and advising students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline applicable to the needs described above (with evidence of a breadth of learning) required.
• College-level teaching experience in the humanities required with a demonstrated ability to successfully teach courses. Priority will be given to candidates with experience teaching in multiple disciplines. Finalists will be required to demonstrate competence via a teaching demonstration.
• A background that complements existing faculty specialties.
• Ability to employ various communication and teaching technologies.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff and colleagues, both orally and in writing.
• An eagerness to engage with faculty, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of students.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2022, with pay & benefits starting July 1, 2022. Annual salary of $54,000 - $57,000, depending upon qualifications & experience; additional compensation available for summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, etc. See https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 18, 2021 . Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (approximately one page, single-spaced, about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all of the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Dixie State University (DSU) is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success. DSU has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, DSU is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Dixie State University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. DSU seeks to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. DSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of DSU are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Dixie State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or DSU’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@dixie.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby Del Giacco - titleix@dixie.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.