Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow

Available Title(s):

257-NN_FACULTY – Postdoctoral Teaching Associate

Business Title:

Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

9 Month – Summer

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Department of History at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month academic two-year term appointment as a postdoctoral teaching fellow position on the Pullman campus to teach the university’s core undergraduate course, “The Roots of Contemporary Issues” beginning August 16, 2024.

“The Roots of Contemporary Issues” is a history course that helps students make sense of our complex world by focusing on the deep historical roots of present-day issues in global perspective. WSU aims to provide students with the tools to address contemporary issues in a mature, reasoned way, using evidence, critical thinking, and clear written and oral communication skills. The course provides inquiry-based, active-learning experiences so that students learn not only content and skills, but also play a role in defining their own intellectual journey, by developing a 15-week research project on a topic of interest to them.

The History Department understands that postdoctoral teaching fellows are also active scholars. As a postdoctoral teaching fellow, you will be invited to participate in scholarly discussions and events within the department, including presenting your own work. You will also have access to funds to support your research and travel. The department offers active mentoring in teaching and research for all teaching fellows in the program.

You should provide evidence of a well-defined research agenda/program. As well as demonstrate your ability to understand historical problems in transnational, comparative, or global perspective and to engage students in discussions relating to the history of the environment, globalization, social inequalities, diverse ways of thinking, and world conflicts.

Job Duties:  You will teach a 4/4 load with one preparation. Your duties will be divided between teaching (80%) and research (20%) and does not include service expectations.  

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in History or closely related discipline at time of appointment.

• Teaching experience and demonstrated commitment to educational equity.

• Demonstrated ability to understand historical problems in transnational, comparative, or global perspective.

• Demonstrated potential or ability to engage students in discussions relating to the history of the environment, globalization, social inequalities, diverse ways of thinking, and world conflicts.

• Evidence of a well-defined research agenda/program.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Department Name: History
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: History Webpage
Annual Salary: $42,000.00/academic year tendersglobal.net In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation .
Overtime Eligibility: Not overtime eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a temporary position.
Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on May 15, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Ashley Wright [email protected] . This recruitment may be used to fill multiple position vacancies.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

• A cover letter addressing qualifications for this position. Please also include the names, addresses, and contact information of at least three references who can address your history of and potential for excellence in research and teaching (letters may be requested at a later time without first notifying the candidate).

• Curriculum vitae.

• One page teaching statement that includes ways in which you address issues of educational equity.

• Research statement that outlines your scholarly work and includes your future plans. 

• One sample syllabus (on any subject).

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .