Job Description:

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Posting Number:

FAC00011PO23

Advertised Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor in History of Democracy

Campus:

Columbia

College/Division:

Division of Academic Affairs and Provost

Department:

PROV Graduation and Retention Network

Advertised Salary Range:

$46,350

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Position Category:

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis :

12 months

Work County:

Richland

Tenure Information:

Professional Track

Job Search Category:

Faculty

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Job Summary:

The Department of History at the University of South Carolina is pleased to invite applications for a Post-Doctoral History Teaching Fellowship focused on teaching and interpreting the documents on which the United States was founded (including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Federalist Papers, Emancipation Proclamation, other freedom papers, and more). This Founding Documents Post-Doc is available beginning on August 1, 2023. This twelve-month position includes a five-course teaching load (two in the Fall; two in the Spring, and one either in the Winter term or over Summer session). In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will be associated with the Department's renowned History Center, directed by Prof. Patricia Sullivan, and will have the opportunity to assist with activities, projects, and works-in-progress organized by that unit Our intent is to build a faculty learning community focused on various intellectual, social, cultural, economic, religious and political aspects of the Founding Documents and their importance for civic engagement and reinvigorated democracy in the twenty-first century. The successful applicant will join other Teaching Post Doctoral Fellows in History and African American Studies.


This opportunity is the result of legislation in South Carolina (the REACH Act) that requires college students in the state to complete a three-credit course that includes the American founding documents. We seek candidates who are committed to teaching students how to place these documents into the intellectual history of democracy within and beyond the United States. Teaching will be limited to courses that satisfy the State's Founding Documents requirement (including HIST 111: US History to 1865; HIST 201: Founding Documents; AFAM 200: Freedom Papers; and HIST 469-470 Constitutional History of the US, I & II).

Required Education and Experience:

1. Completion of a History PhD from 2019-2023. (ABDs are NOT eligible for consideration)2. Demonstrable experience teaching or researching the history of democracy and/or the founding documents of the United States3. Interest in shaping civics education for the 21st century4. Experience in building intellectual community and events planning

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Completion of a History PhD from 2019-2023. (ABDs are NOT eligible for consideration)2. Demonstrable experience teaching or researching the history of democracy and/or the founding documents of the United States3. Interest in shaping civics education for the 21st century4. Experience in building intellectual community and events planning

Desired Start Date:

08/01/2023

Job Open Date:

02/24/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Please forward a letter of application that includes a cover letter, clear statement of your commitment to teaching Founding Documents, two letters of reference, a brief writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages), and a transcript that shows all requirements for degree completion have been completed no later than May 31, 2023. For best consideration, a complete application should be submitted by March 31, 2023. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/140446

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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