Assistant Professor of History - Tenure Track

at  Adams State University

Position Summary:
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of History position to begin Fall Semester, 2024. The position is seeking applicants with an interest in teaching courses for our major in History, Social Studies Licensure, and general education offerings. The primary courses will include general education survey courses in World History or U.S. History, and upper division courses in Latin American, Chicano, and European history.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to the commitment of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Adams State University. We seek qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity and inclusion through teaching, service, and scholarship. Adams State University is actively working to diversify its faculty and encourages applications from diverse candidates.
Adams State University is a state-supported, regional comprehensive university located in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado and the city of Alamosa. As the state’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), over 50 percent of its undergraduate students represent racially diverse backgrounds. A high percentage of undergraduate students are first-generation and Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the arts and humanities, physical and natural sciences, social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business, and nursing, and specializes in educator preparation in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in cultural resource management, public administration, music education, kinesiology, higher education administration and leadership, history, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program. The Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).
The institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff. We are working to diversify our faculty and staff and especially encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically-underrepresented populations. We will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings; persons who possess varied language skills, a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities/student populations; and job seekers who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion through teaching, service, and scholarship. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State’s purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
About Us- Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
STARTING DATE: The position is available to start August 19, 2024
Mission of the Department of History, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Political Science:
The HAPPS Department seeks to instill in students the skills of critical thinking and writing through a study of anthropology, history, philosophy, and political science. The department believes a robust education in these fields will provide students with a strong educational foundation from which they can contribute to their society.
We recognize that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they don’t match 100% of the job qualifications. Don’t let that be the reason you miss out on this opportunity! We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate many of these skills and competencies.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A Ph.D. in History is preferred, consideration will be given to advanced ABDs.
2. A strong focus on teaching.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
4. Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University’s student population, including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity minded, inclusive practices within the classroom.
5. Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.
2. Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.
3. Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
4. Demonstrated self-awareness of one’s own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one’s orientation towards teaching.
5. Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students’ unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)

• The teaching load will be four courses per semester (12 credit hours).
• This position specifically exists to provide classroom or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards.
• Attend all regularly scheduled department, division, and university meetings/trainings, or as required by contract or Chair.
• Active participation in university, departmental, and community service activities as well as continuation and development of new scholarly and research interests.
• Active support of student organizations or activities.

Salary and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48,600-51,636 commensurate with experience and education. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit
https://www.adams.edu/hr/benefits/
. Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available.
Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by Friday, April 5, 2024.
Required Documents
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, diversity statement, graduate transcripts, one and three references.

Completed applications should include the following:

• A detailed cover letter of application addressing teaching interest/experience as well as how professional interests and goals align with Adams vision and values.
• We encourage applicants to discuss their commitment to scholarly and/or creative excellence. 1 Copies accepted. Official transcripts required upon hire.
• Additionally, we seek to learn how scholarly excellence is interwoven with their approach to service, teaching, mentoring, and affirming diverse perspectives.
• Teaching Statement: (include sample course syllabi) in addition to describing your approach to teaching in general, please address the following questions:
• What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized in (enter discipline)?
• What role should faculty play in student success?
• Diversity Statement: please address the following questions:
• Describe how your life experiences, identities, and/or professional commitments have shaped your approach to enacting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)?
• How does teaching at a small HSI with a sizable population of first-generation university students set in a rural environment align with your teaching interests/experience and professional goals?
• References: name, job title, and contact information (email, phone).

All applications must be submitted through the ASU Careers page at
https://www.adams.edu/hr/employment/
.
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Rich Loosbrock, rdloosbr@adams.edu.
Disclosures:
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.
Background Check Policy:
Adams State University performs background checks as a condition of employment for prospective employees and current employees seeking certain promotional opportunities. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of an acceptable background check. Applicants will be asked to provide personal data and sign a release form before the background check is conducted. Applicants who fail to provide the data and consent form will not be considered for employment or promotion. Background checks include review of criminal records and sex offender registry background. Credit and driving record background may apply to certain positions.
Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU’s Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU’s sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University’s Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at
https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University’s response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.
Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at
www.adams.edu/academics

• The teaching load will be four courses per semester (12 credit hours).
• This position specifically exists to provide classroom or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards.
• Attend all regularly scheduled department, division, and university meetings/trainings, or as required by contract or Chair.
• Active participation in university, departmental, and community service activities as well as continuation and development of new scholarly and research interests.
• Active support of student organizations or activities