Position Description

INTRODUCTION

The Department of History at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a non-tenure track position in early modern or modern European history at the rank of Assistant Professor in Residence. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track position that is annually renewable, contingent on positive reviews and program funding, and may lead to a multi-year appointment.

The Department of History has 39 tenure-track faculty members, 2 non-tenure-track faculty members, 40 graduate students, and 275 undergraduate majors (https://history.uconn.edu).

The successful candidate will teach seven courses, in both lecture and seminar formats, across the academic year at the UConn Hartford campus. The teaching load will include survey courses each semester, such as Modern Western Traditions, Western Traditions Before 1500, Modern World History, or World History 1200-1800, as well as advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. We are particularly interested in candidates with research and teaching interests in Race & Empire, World, and/or Urban History.

The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate level, development of innovative courses, and mentoring of students. The successful candidate will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through their teaching, possible research, and/or public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.

Centered on teaching, research, and service in and about the global city, the UConn Hartford campus serves a community of approximately 1,600 students, including large first-generation (49%) and minoritized (50%) populations. With a vision of academic excellence focused on community-based, collaborative learning, UConn Hartford plays a critical role in advancing the University’s commitment to innovation, leadership, global engagement, and cultural and intellectual diversity. The Hartford campus offers undergraduate classes in 36 departments and master's, doctoral, and certificate programs in four disciplines. Students can complete majors in English, Human Development and Family Sciences, Business Administration, Business Data Analytics, Psychological Sciences, Urban and Community Studies, Digital Marketing & Analytics, Financial Management, and Social Work.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or equivalent in history.
• Specialization in early modern or modern European history.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence, including at least four courses as instructor of record.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Research or teaching interests in one or more of the following: Race & Empire, World History, and/or Urban History.
• Experience in teaching and/or mentoring first-generation, non-traditional, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) college students.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track position that is annually renewable, contingent on positive reviews and program funding, and may lead to a multi-year appointment. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Hartford campus. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24633 and submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and commitment to effective learning);
• Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, inclusive pedagogical techniques, and integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research); and
• Contact information for three (3) letters of reference. References will not be contacted without notification of the candidate.

Please include search #497388 with all correspondence. Evaluation of applicants will begin April 30, 2023.

For more information regarding the History Department please visit the Department's website at https://history.uconn.edu/. For information regarding UConn Hartford, visit the campus website https://hartford.uconn.edu/.

Inquiries can be addressed to Dr. Sherri Olson, Search Committee Chair, via email to sherri.olson@uconn.edu

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.