Job detail
Assistant Professor/Instructor of Early World History-One Year Temporary Position
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
TemporaryFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 29 days ago
Quick overview
The successful candidate will teach courses in Early World History, World Cultural Geography, and American Government both online and in-person. Responsibilities also include advising students, participating in departmental assessment, and maintaining regular office hours.
Requirements summary
A Ph.D. in non-western history is preferred, though advanced ABD candidates with a defense date will be considered. Prior collegiate teaching experience and technological competence with the Canvas LMS are also preferred.
postgraduate degree
Job description
- Assistant Professor/Instructor of Early World History-One Year Temporary Position Job Title Assistant Professor/Instructor of Early World History-One Year Temporary Position Department Social Sciences Posting Number req701 Description of Job Duties Job Summary: The Department of Social Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) invites applications for a one-year temporary position as an Assistant Professor/Instructor of Early World History at the Weatherford campus.
- Description of Job Duties: The successful candidate will teach courses in Early World History up to the Age of Discovery as well as General Education courses both online and in-person in Early World History, World Cultural Geography, and American Government.
- The field and area of study is open, but preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach non-Western fields.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for: Teaching assignments mentioned above Maintaining weekly office hours appropriate to course load Participating in early grade alert systems and assessing student outcomes Participating in departmental assessment Advising students and supporting student activities Continuing professional development Education and Experience Education and Experience A Ph.D. in non-western history is preferred.
- Advanced ABD’s with an established dissertation defense date will also be considered.
- Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
- Technological competence and experience in the LMS Canvas is preferred.
- Expectations are to maintain a Canvas site for each course and gain a working knowledge of the Colleague system.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Anticipated Start Date 8/14/2026 Location Weatherford Employment Type Exempt