Position Summary

The History Department in Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Early American and/or Atlantic World History before 1830, to begin with the Fall 2025 semester. The successful candidate will develop a curriculum centered in American history from the colonial to the early national period; strong preference will be given to candidates whose teaching treats early American History expansively within a broader Atlantic context and includes other thematic specializations that complement those of the current faculty.

Position Responsibilities

The selected candidate will normally teach five four-credit courses per year. Ability to teach first half of US survey and Colonial and Revolutionary era US is required. While excellence in teaching is the top priority for all faculty at Ithaca College, a productive research program including peer-reviewed publications is also a criterion for tenure. In addition to teaching and scholarship, all Ithaca College faculty are expected to be engaged college citizens, who participate in service at the level of the Department, as well as at the level of the School, College, local community, or profession.

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. in History or appropriate area studies must be awarded by time of appointment. Teaching experience and a strong research profile are required.

College Description

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Department Description

The Department of History is a vibrant community of teachers, scholars, staff, and students, with a wide range of expertise. Our classes are small (10-27 students). Our more than 70 majors and minors earn BA’s in one of the classic and most diverse liberal arts disciplines, often majoring and/or minoring in other fields. Our graduates have gone on to rewarding careers in law, teaching, museum curation and archives, city and regional planning, corporate finance, community organizing, journalism, and more.

Submitting the Application

Interested applicants must apply online at https://ithaca.edu/jobs and should attach the following documents:

• Complete curriculum vitae

• A letter of not more than 1000 words (roughly 2 single-spaced pages) which:

• describes your commitment to undergraduate teaching, and experience doing so

• describes your approach to teaching an upper level course in either Colonial U.S. or Revolutionary Era U.S.

• describes your scholarly research

The search committee will request reference letters and sample teaching materials from applicants who progress to the interview stage of the hiring process.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Questions about the online application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-1207. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Michael Smith, chair of the search committee, at mismith@ithaca.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.

Hiring Range:

$62,000 - $66,000, dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental • Generous Paid Time Off Policies • 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution • EAP • Flexible Work Plans • Educational Benefits • Career-Enhancing Trainings • For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu