Job Summary:

This position is full-time, non-tenure track with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024. The finalist will be required to submit to a background investigation consistent with the policy of the University System of Georgia. Additional information about FVSU is available at http://www.fvsu.edu.

Teaches courses in the discipline area of History. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Provides advising and academic support to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches typical load of 12 semester-hours of undergraduate courses each semester in the area of history in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.

• Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement.

• Provides advisement, and academic support to students as

• Maintains classes related records and assesses student

• Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular

• Participates in departmental, college, and university required activities.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Requires a master's degree inclusive 18 hours or in History or related field.

• Teaching experience at undergraduate level in traditional classroom settings and/or

• An established research interest to seek publications in refereed journals and other scholarly

• A commitment to student engagement and academic

• Ability to communicate effectively, participate in departmental and university activities, and mentor students.

Preferred:

• Earned D. from accredited institution.

• One (1) or more years of experience

• Ability to interactively engage students to develop their enhanced critical thinking

• Skill in communication at all levels and student mentoring.

The application packet must include the following:

• A letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

• Current curriculum vitae

• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts

• At least 3 references with full contact information including emails. References will not be contacted without consent from applicants.

• Additional information may be requested upon receipt of the application.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.