Assistant Professor of Humanities

Position Details

Req ID:

req12782

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Humanities

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

038

Campus:

Langston

Department:

Langston University

Location Address:

701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Human Resources/Student and Employee Services
Langston, Oklahoma, 73050
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

0.00 – 0.00, Salary

Work Schedule:

M-F

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Nature of Position:

Langston University is seeking a full time Assistant
Professor of Humanities in the Department Social Sciences and Humanities.
The starting date will be Spring
2023.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Faculty member must be prepared to fulfill the
responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service to the university. The
faculty member will teach a minimum
of 12 hours per semester in Humanities and Philosophy courses. Faculty member
will provide mentorship and academic advising to undergraduate students. Faculty member should be skilled in the
application of technology to enhance
teaching and learning. Faculty member will actively seek grants and other
funding to help strengthen the department’s research program and provide
student support. Faculty member will participate in departmental, school, and
university projects and committees. The faculty member will play an active role in shaping the future of the social
sciences and humanities department through departmental planning and
development.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply online and upload a resume for full consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in humanities or history of the arts (such as art history, classics, languages and literature, history, philosophy, religion) or in area studies (e.g. Asian studies, Latin American studies, African studies) with appropriate humanities concentration from a regionally or nationally accredited university is preferred; ABD degree candidates strongly encouraged to apply. College teaching experience preferred. The preferred candidate will also possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Interest in participating in an active research in social science which could involve undergraduate students is highly desirable. The preferred candidate must have the ability to demonstrate use of technology in the classroom and must be willing and able to use technology relevant to specifically assigned courses.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.