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Two-Year, Limited Term, Faculty Position in the Department of History

Western University

Western University invites applications for a half-time position in International/Global History and International Relations. The successful candidate will be appointed for 2 years at a 50% reduced workload.
https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/Advertisement_Social-Science_Half-LT_20261.

The responsibilities for the position include a 2-2 teaching load (Western University has a semester system). The successful candidate will teach  undergraduate courses in modern international/global history, historical international relations, and modern European or Soviet/Russian history, and will participate in the administration of our undergraduate program in International Relations. Participation in graduate supervision and service to the 
Department, the University, and the profession are also expected.

Academic and/or Clinical Expectations:
The successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in teaching and a commitment to innovative pedagogy, curriculum development, and mentorship of students. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are also requirements. We are seeking a candidate who is collaborative, collegial and community minded, who is keen to engage in the life of the Department and promote the program in International Relations. Academic event planning and organization experience would be an asset, as would experience with media appearances or interviews. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a regular on campus presence at Western University.

Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required: PhD in History or a closely related field

We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and researching international/global history, historical international relations, and modern European and Soviet/Russian history, whose teaching and research interests complement and enhance existing department strengths.  Teaching excellence at the  undergraduate level may be demonstrated through a teaching dossier including a teaching statement highlighting previous experience that can include leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor; sample course syllabi (either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future), or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application.

To Apply:
Application materials should be submitted as a single PDF and must include:
• cover letter addressing how the applicant’s expertise fits this position and complements the strengths in the Department of History
• detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae (including a listing of relevant publications)
• a teaching dossier (containing a teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and examples of innovative teaching or course design)
• complete the “Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form” (https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf  ) 
• names and contact information of three references*
*Please note that we do not require letters of reference for your initial application. However, your listed references should be willing to provide a confidential letter of reference at a later date.

Applications should be sent via email to:
Chair, Department of History 
Western University
Lawson Hall, Room 2201 
London ON, Canada, N6A 5B8 
history-applications@uwo.ca

Compensation Details: salary range is $50,000 - $55,000

Full details can be found here:  https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/careers/pdf/Advertisement_Social-Science_Half-LT_20261.pdf