Institution:       Missouri Southern State University, Social Sciences
Location:          Missouri, United States
Position:          Assistant Professor of History, Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Missouri Southern State University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of History beginning August 2014.  We are seeking a broadly trained historian of either Asia or Latin America. The successful applicant will be able to teach introductory courses in one of these areas, upper-level courses in his or her field of specialization, and the survey of either Western Civilization or United States History.  The position requires a commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level; teaching load is four courses per semester.  A Ph.D. is preferred, ABDs will be considered.   Applicants should submit a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae (with the names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of three references), and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. (Official transcripts are required 45 days after contract is issued).  Please email documents to FacultyVitae@mssu.edu.  Please put position you are applying for in the subject line.  All applications must be received no later than January 5, 2015. Employment will require a background check. Must be eligible to work in the United States.  MSSU is an EOE employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among faculty and staff.

Contact:

Ree Wells-Lewis

Social Sciences Department Head
Webster Hall 245
3950 East Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
Phone: 417.625.9565

http://www.mssu.edu/academics/programs/history.php