Job Title

Instructor of History
Agency

Tarleton State University
Department

History, Sociology and Geography
Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate
Job Location

Stephenville, Texas
Job Type

Faculty
Job Description

The Department of History, Geography, and GIS located within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts invites qualified candidates to apply for multiple vacant Instructor of History positions.

This is a 9-month non-tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institution’s discretion. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, mentor undergraduate students, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
100% Teaching and Service:

Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.

The expectation is to teach fifteen (15) hours of courses each fall and spring semester.

Ability to teach courses in United States history core curriculum including United States History I and II.

Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.

Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.

Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.

Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.

Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.

Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.

Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

Minimum Requirements:

Earned masters degree in History or related field

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Preferred Requirements:

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a teaching methodology that places the United States in a broader global context or otherwise represents current trends in Historical pedagogy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.