Assistant Instructional Professor - US History

About the role

The Pittsburg State University School of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Instructional Professor of History, United States and History Education. This is a non‑tenure‑earning, unclassified faculty appointment beginning August 2027, located on‑site at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. The normal teaching load is four classes (12 hours) per semester with service obligations. The area of specialization is open, and a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach U.S. History surveys
• Teach upper-division and graduate courses in areas of specialization
• Coordinate the History teacher education program, including advising students, coordinating field placements and student teaching experiences, supporting licensure preparation, and assisting with program assessment and accreditation reporting
• Provide service to the university, college, and school
• Exhibit a commitment to student success
• Participate in student recruitment and retention efforts
• Deliver assigned courses through in-person instruction on campus unless otherwise directed by the University
• Maintain regular on-campus office hours in line with University and school guidelines

Requirements

• PhD in History from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness demonstrated through teaching evaluations, peer observations, instructional materials, or other documentation of teaching practices and student learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in U.S. history before 1877 (preferred)
• One year or more of university-level teaching experience
• At least one year of experience preparing future teachers through teacher education coursework, field experience supervision, or teacher preparation program coordination