DePaul University Hiring for Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) – History (22-23) at Illinois, United States Full Time

The History Department of DePaul University invites applications
for a visiting one-year term faculty in Colonial and Early
National-era U.S. History to begin January 2023, with the
possibility of renewal.  The teaching load is three classes
per quarter.  Primary responsibilities for this position are
to teach multiple sections of the first quarter of the U.S. history
survey (to 1800), to develop an undergraduate course in the
candidate’s area of specialty, and to offer an advanced
undergraduate course in either Colonial or American Revolution.
 

Located in the north side of Chicago, DePaul is in the heart of
the city.  Teaching and learning are our priorities. That
might seem obvious, but we’re the largest private university whose
faculty members’ priority is teaching. We’re also the nation’s
largest Catholic university — and we’re committed to an educational
experience that weaves together mind, place, people and
heart.  Our students come from 49 states and 136
countries.  We have over 14,000 undergraduates, one-third of
whom are first-generation college students.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or advanced ABD status in Colonial or Early National-era
U.S. history is required.  Teaching experience is required;
online teaching experience is welcome. DePaul seeks candidates
with demonstrated cultural competencies to include teaching,
service and research in diverse learning communities.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a
syllabus for a course the candidate has already taught; and three
letters of recommendation, at least one of which should speak
directly to the applicant’s teaching experience. 

Deadline for applications is October 14,
2022

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DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
martical status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran
status, genetic information or any other legally protected status,
in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO
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Required COVID-19 Vaccination:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon
receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
including the booster or having a valid religious or medical
reason not to be vaccinated.  To request a
medical or religious exemption, please email [email protected]

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a
background check.  Only final candidates who are extended an
offer of employment will undergo a background check. 

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse &
Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university,
you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated
Reporter Status at the time of hire.  A mandated reporter
is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline
whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a
child known to them in their professional or official
capacity may be abused or neglected.  For more information,
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