Primary Responsibilities:
Curriculum Development: Develop and review the history curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards, historical scholarship, and the needs of students. Integrate diverse perspectives and historical methodologies into course content.
Instructional Leadership: Provide guidance and support to history faculty in instructional methods, curriculum implementation, and assessment practices. Foster a collaborative and innovative teaching environment.
Faculty Management: Recruit, hire, and evaluate history faculty members. Provide mentorship, professional development opportunities, and ongoing support to ensure faculty members' growth and success.
Administrative Duties: Manage departmental budgets, resources, and facilities. Coordinate scheduling of history courses, oversee student enrollment, and address any administrative issues within the department.
Student Support: Support student academic success by offering guidance, counseling, and academic advising. Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and historical inquiry.
Research and Scholarship: Encourage and support faculty research and scholarly activities. Foster a culture of intellectual inquiry and historical scholarship within the department.
Community Engagement: Foster partnerships with local historical societies, museums, and other community organizations. Organize events, lectures, and workshops to promote public engagement with history.
Assessment and Evaluation: Develop and implement assessment measures to evaluate student learning outcomes and program effectiveness. Use data-driven approaches to make informed decisions about curriculum and instructional practices.
Professional Development: Stay current with developments in the field of history, educational best practices, and pedagogical innovations. Participate in conferences, workshops, and professional organizations to enhance expertise and promote continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (typically a Ph.D.) in History or a related field.
- Substantial teaching experience in history at the college or university level.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and administrative experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
- Active engagement in scholarly research and publication preferred.