What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - History position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
Position Information
Job Title
Instructor - History
Department
History
Essential Functions
The Department of History at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a full-time instructor position. We are seeking a candidate who specializes in United States History before 1877. Thematic focus is open. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the first half of the U.S. History Survey, historical methods, and upper-level courses in their area of specialization. The UNO history department awards undergraduate degrees (B.A. and B.S.) and supports graduate programming in history (M.A. and Certificate) and History & Government (M.A.). Instruction is both in-person and online. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 load and is invited to participate in department programming. Instructors are eligible for promotion to lecturer after five years of continuous instruction.
Anticipated start date is August 18, 2025.
Anticipated start date is August 18, 2025.
The university and the Department of History have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have their dissertation and all other work for a Ph.D. in history or a closely related field completed and approved by July 18, 2025.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
$53,000-$59,000
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024F-00160
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete an application please submit the following: a cover letter addressing the candidate’s classroom experience (in-person and online), curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy including their approach to engaging with UNO’s diverse student body, evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., syllabi, sample assignments, evaluations, peer-reviews), and three references. Optional: research portfolio (publications, conference presentations, media engagement, etc.)
Please note that we may solicit letters of recommendation from candidates who advance to the next round.
Review of applications will commence on October 31, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
Inquiries can be directed to: Dr. John Grigg, Department of History, History@unomaha.edu
Salary : $53,000 - $59,000
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