The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites applications for a non-tenure track position in Medieval European History at the rank of Lecturer. Subfield open.

Position Description. Reporting to the Chair of the Department, the non-tenure track Lecturer in Medieval European History is responsible for teaching the World History II since 1450 survey—a core course required of all Georgia Southern University students—as well as the World History I to 1450 survey for majors; upper-level/graduate courses in Medieval history; and related fields. Subfield open. The position is a 9-month appointment, annually renewable up to six years. The teaching load is 4/4, and continued professional development is expected. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Required Qualifications:
M.A. in history by August 1, 2010
Commitment to excellence in teaching and promise of continued professional
development.

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in history preferred; ABD in history considered.
Teaching experience in World history survey and/or upper-level courses in Medieval European history.

Postmark deadline for receipt of applications is October 28, 2009. The position starting date is August 1, 2010. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above, a curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Other documentation may be requested. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Dr. Timothy Teeter, Search Chair, Search #56692
Department of History
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8054
Statesboro GA 30460-8054
Electronic mail: tmteeter@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0239

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/history. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond, and who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation.
The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

To apply: Please send application materials by postal mail.

Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education. Georgia Southern University is classified as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs. The University has earned a reputation for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. In addition, the University has earned national accreditation in 59 program areas from 21 accrediting bodies. Academic programs are organized in eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies.

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