If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details POSITION SUMMARY The Department of History, Geography, and Legal Studies in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education at the University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track position in United States and the World History Since 1945 at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2027. The Department welcomes candidates from all specializations within this field, but applications from candidates whose teaching and research includes civil rights, human rights, or social movements are especially desirable. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching three, 4-credit courses per semester, or six per year. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and to engaging students in learning beyond the classroom. Successful candidates must have at least two years of full-time, in-person teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Applicants will have demonstrated scholarship in their area of expertise. Other responsibilities include student advising, and service to the department, college and University. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in History. (ABD will not be considered.) Applicants must show evidence of outstanding teaching and demonstrate the ability to teach a wide variety of courses that engage History majors as well as general education students. Finally, the candidate must show evidence of an active research agenda, with the potential to involve undergraduate majors in their work. Required Attachments All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae • 250-word statement describing how you have successfully engaged students in your classes • 500-word statement of research agenda • Recent course evaluations • Graduate transcript (unofficial is acceptable for initial review) • Contact information for at least four professional references Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs. The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education offers rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education. The faculty and administrators in CSSME, along with professional staff across the University, will provide meaningful support for your teaching and scholarship as elements of your personal and career development. We encourage you to grow professionally, and we support a healthy work-life integration to nurture that growth. The vision of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education is “Empowering learners to make a difference.” All candidates are expected to contribute to the diversity of our curriculum and community. We are searching for teacher-scholars who will serve as mentors for our diverse student body, and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success of all students. The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate based on age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations. Submission Guidelines To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process. Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. The University of Tampa is a comprehensive, independent university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. Four colleges offer about 200 areas of graduate and undergraduate study. The Spartan Studies general education curriculum helps to prepare students to be successful, contributing members of the global community. Graduate and continuing studies programs exemplify our commitment to the professions and community. The University’s 110-acre residential campus in downtown Tampa provides an exceptional setting for learning both on and off campus. Valuing the community’s international heritage, the University attracts students, faculty and staff from around the world with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural learning. UT is committed to the development of each student to become a productive and responsible citizen. The University conducts classes in personalized settings in which learning is enhanced through application by balancing “learning by thinking” with “learning by doing.” Students are taught by highly qualified faculty members dedicated to teaching, scholarship, advising and continued intellectual growth. Students participate in learning partnerships with faculty and the community through clinical and consulting assignments, internships and research experiences. Academic services and co-curricular activities support individual well-being and development, and provide leadership opportunities. UT strives to provide a rich and inclusive learning environment for all students to prepare them for careers and lifelong learning. Attachments To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process. Questions Regarding Application Submission If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact Employment@ut.edu

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