| Created | 04/30/2024 |
| Reference | 240229645 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| City | Norton |
| Zip | 02766 |
| Salary | - |
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Posting Number:
0601091 Position Title: Instructor of History FLSA: Exempt Job Type: Temporary Staff Term: Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): Academic Year Schedule (dates): Faculty Term: Fall Semester Only Position Type: Faculty Department: History Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Department of History at Wheaton College (MA) seeks an experienced educator to teach a survey course, directly particularly to first-year students, in Global, World, Ancient, or European history in Fall 2024.
The course will be scheduled upon hiring of the successful applicant, but likely will meet twice weekly for 80 minutes either Tuesday/Thursday mornings or afternoon or Monday/Wednesday afternoons, or thrice weekly for 50 minutes on Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings. It is expected that the instructor will dedicate one additional hour per week to office hours.
Fall 2024 classes run from Tuesday, August 27 to Friday, December 6, with final examinations during the week of December 9–14, and final grades due on Monday, December 16.
Responsibilities of the instructor include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Teaching effectively in an in-person environment that encourages close student-faculty interactions. • Creating a syllabus (with assistance, if desired, from the Department) to be provided to students and the Department Chair on the first day of class. • Selecting and ordering textbooks and/or procuring other course materials prior to the start of classes. • Teaching with an emphasis on primary text reading and analysis. • Grading assignments within appropriate time frames. • Holding regular office hours and being responsive to student needs. • Communicating regularly with the Department Chair.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but review of applications will begin on May 15, 2024. For fullest consideration, please apply by mid-May.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in history or related field.
• College-level teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD (or
ABD) in History or related field.
• College-level teaching experience. Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and
benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience. Physical Demands: ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Eeo Statement: Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Posting Date: 04/29/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Contact(s): Office of Human Resources Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206 Contact Email: careers@wheatoncollege.edu Contact Fax: Special Instructions to Candidates: The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases. References: Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Optional & Required Documents: Required Documents
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| Employer | Wheaton College |
