Open Faculty Positions

Assistant Teaching Professor in History, (Job # 137917)
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

The School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies (SHPRS) at Arizona State University (ASU) is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, 12-month (fiscal-year), benefits eligible, career-track (non-tenure-eligible) faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor with a focus on the Second World War and Holocaust & Genocide studies. The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2024. This hire will contribute to the program needs of ASU’s innovative online World War II Studies program, created in partnership with the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is a teaching and service position within the History faculty of SHPRS with a starting salary of $80,000. The fiscal year is July 1 through June 30. As the appointment will begin on August 1, 2024, the salary between August 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 will be prorated. The position is based at ASU’s main Tempe Campus. Residence in Arizona is required. Subsequent annual renewal is desired, contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. The position includes a path to promotion to Associate and Full Teaching Professor.

The School seeks applicants committed to outstanding teaching, student-centeredness, and service in the program. The successful candidate will primarily teach and serve in the online educational offerings associated with the School’s World War II Studies program. These offerings include a Master’s degree in World War II Studies, a graduate certificate in Holocaust & Genocide studies, and a suite of non-credit continuing education courses. Candidates who are non-US citizens must have current authorization to work in the United States.

The position’s primary duties include:

• Together with other program faculty, the successful candidate will:
• Coordinate with scholars from the National World War II Museum and ASU faculty and staff to improve and expand course offerings in the MA, graduate certificate, and continuing education programs
• Teach foundational and capstone courses in the World War II Studies MA and the graduate certificate in Holocaust & Genocide studies
• In collaboration with the Museum and ASU faculty and staff, participate in admissions, program planning, and curricular revision
• Take on service in unit or college committees, task forces, and other institutional and organizational bodies
• Engage with the scholarship of online teaching and learning to ensure the production of high-quality educational experiences that align with best practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in History or a related field with an emphasis on the histories of World War II and their cultural implications by time of appointment
• Evidence of successful teaching at the university level
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in an online environment
• Ability to teach the history of World War II from an interdisciplinary and global perspective
• Ability to explore diverse experiences during World War II
• A specialization in Holocaust & Genocide studies
• Ability to effectively communicate in multiple formats to diverse audiences (e.g., social media, conference presentations, continuing education)
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with Museum and ASU faculty, staff, and academic professionals.

Applications:

To apply, candidates must submit application materials online at Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/145181. Application materials should include the following:

1) A cover letter, stating their qualifications;

2) A CV, clearly identifying areas of specialization and competence;

3) Contact information (name and email) for three professional references;

4) Teaching Portfolio

The application deadline is May 30, 2024. If not filled, applications received thereafter will be considered on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

The applicant’s name should appear in each uploaded file name. Cover letter can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Yan Mann. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair at: Yan.Mann@asu.edu.

A background search is required for employment.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. See: https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Assistant Teaching Professor in History, 20th Century United States or Public History (Job# 137875)

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies (SHPRS) at Arizona State University is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible, career-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor with a focus on either twentieth-century U.S. History or Public History (period and area open). The anticipated start date for this position is August 1, 2024. This hire will contribute to the program needs of the top-ranked online History MA program. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 12-month fiscal-year position with a starting annual salary of $80,000. The fiscal year is July 1 through June 30. As the appointment will begin on August 1, 2024, the salary between August 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 will be prorated. Subsequent annual renewal is desired, contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. This career-track position includes a path to promotion at the levels of Associate Teaching Professor and Full Teaching Professor. The position is housed within the History faculty on the Tempe campus and residence in Arizona is required. Career-track faculty participate in faculty governance and have access to a variety of career development and funding opportunities within the SHPRS and across the university.

The School seeks applicants committed to outstanding online teaching and effective program administration. The two areas of expertise (20th century U.S. and Public History) reflect separate teaching needs and the successful candidate need not teach or research in both fields. The position’s teaching obligations consist primarily of online, asynchronous graduate courses such as historical methods, research seminars, and electives in the candidate’s area of expertise. The initial teaching load is seven courses per year over 12 months (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters). Additional functions include mentoring History MA students and supporting the program’s administration and curriculum development. Candidates who are non-US citizens must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in History or a related field by time of appointment.
• Evidence of successful History teaching at the university level
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to teach courses in 20th Century U.S. History or Public History 
• Experience teaching in an online environment
• Active professional development agenda

To apply, candidates must submit application materials online at apply.interfolio.com/145137. Application materials should include the following:

1.         a cover letter, stating qualifications;

2.         a CV;

3.         names and contact information for three references;

4.         a teaching portfolio/evidence of teaching excellence

The application deadline is May 30, 2024.  If not filled, applications received thereafter will be considered on a rolling basis for a reserve pool.  Applications in the reserve pool may be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Questions about this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Matthew Casey at mpcasey1@asu.edu

A background search is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf.  You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Faculty Associate (Job #141544)
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies (SHPRS) at Arizona State University invites applications for its faculty associate pool for the 2024-25 academic year. 

Faculty Associates are part-time, renewable contracts to teach one or two courses (not to exceed 0.40 FTE) per semester, either in-person or online. Faculty Associate positions are fixed-term appointments that are not eligible for benefits, sabbaticals, or tenure. Official transcripts are required prior to employment. 

About the School:
In 2008, the departments of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies joined together to create the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies (SHPRS), an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We continue to advance Arizona State University’s goals of excellence, access and impact through award winning innovative research and a commitment to supporting students both online and on-campus. As the largest transdisciplinary school in the humanities at ASU, the collaborative environment of talented faculty and students aims to create leaders of change that understand the past, present and future. For more information about the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies please visit https://shprs.asu.edu/.

The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by visiting https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty.

About Arizona State University 
ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. 

ASU is dedicated to the proposition that excellence and access are not mutually exclusive. ASU ranks sixth in the U.S. for research expenditures among universities without a medical school. Simultaneously, ASU is one of the nation’s largest public universities, enrolling nearly 150,000 students from diverse socioeconomic, geographic, and demographic backgrounds, across campus and digital immersion programs. ASU has demonstrated that quality higher education can (and should) be made available to every student capable of performing university-level work while increasing, not sacrificing, excellence. See https://www.asu.edu/ for more information.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree in History/Philosophy/Religious Studies by time of appointment.
• Experience teaching undergraduate History/Philosophy/Religious Studies courses in person and Online.

Desired qualification:

• PhD in History, Philosophy, or Religious Studies.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students, and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

To apply, candidate must submit application materials online at apply.interfolio.com/148521. Application materials should include the following:

1. Cover letter, stating qualifications;
2. curriculum vitae or resumé;
3. contact information for three professional references.

Initial review of applications will begin on August 1, 2024 and will continue on a biweekly basis, in subsequent months throughout the academic year, as needed, until the search is closed.

A background search is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/ 

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf.  You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.