ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY (1651)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                                      Assistant Professor of History

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:          Social Sciences | School of Education and Social Sciences

FLSA STATUS:                                Full-Time, Exempt 

The Assistant Professor of History is a full-time non-tenured faculty position requiring a strong academic background specifically in more than one area of History. The Assistant Professor of History shall have the primary responsibility for supporting the Social Sciences Division in maximizing the University's operating performance while achieving institutional goals and objectives. The Assistant Professor of History will be primarily responsible for delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction across the History curriculum, advising students, and contributing to departmental and university service.  

Essential Functions

• Teach a full course load (four courses per semester) of undergraduate History courses, including African American History, U.S History, World History, and other related courses.
• Develop, update, and revise course syllabi, learning materials, and assessments aligned with departmental learning outcomes and university accreditation standards.
• Deliver instruction using effective pedagogical methods across in-person, hybrid, and/or online modalities as assigned.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students, including academic planning, graduate school preparation, and career pathway guidance.
• Maintain regular and consistent office hours for student consultation.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university governance through committee service.
• Support recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives consistent with the university's mission.
• Engage in community outreach and service activities that advance FMU's mission as an HBCU.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to support interdisciplinary programming, general education goals, and program assessment.
• Submit grades, attendance records, and all required documentation by university deadlines.
• Engage in professional development activities to remain current in the discipline.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of Social Sciences or the Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the department head from assigning tasks that logically relate to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Manage, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills. 
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn Learning.  
• Proficient in using data in assessment and decision making.
• Ability to foster a collaborative academic environment and cross-disciplinary initiative.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, service, and professional development.
• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. 
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in History from a regionally accredited institution (ABD candidates nearing completion may be considered; degree must be conferred prior to the start date)  and 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching area. 
• The ability to provide quality instruction in the History discipline. 
• The potential for peer-reviewed research, scholarly and/or creative accomplishment by representing the University in the History discipline.
• The potential to have a positive impact through service that represents the University on campus and within the greater community.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching undergraduate History courses.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission of an HBCU and to serving a diverse student population.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization in African American History, African Diaspora Studies, U.S. History, Atlantic World History, or a related field.
• Prior teaching experience at a college or university, particularly at an HBCU or minority-serving institution.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, or accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle).
• Experience with active learning strategies, inclusive pedagogy, or hybrid/online course design.
• Ability to teach interdisciplinary courses that complement programs in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or Law and Government.
• Record of professional development, conference participation, or scholarly activity.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Criminal background check.

Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.  Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.