The Department of History and Philosophy at State University of New York at Old Westbury seeks to hire a full-time Lecturer for the 2024/2025 academic year (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025) to teach courses on Asian History and Culture.  This is a one-year appointment.  Candidates for this temporary position will teach four (4) 4-credit courses per semester.  The candidate will be expected to attend department meetings, assist with departmental events and participate in student advising.  Applicants who are ABD or hold a Ph.D. in History or closely allied field are strongly preferred.  Regional specialization within Asia is open but candidates should be able to teach survey courses in Chinese, East Asian and/or South Asian history.  Ability to teach one or more of the following specialties is a plus: Transregional courses in topics such as migration, empire, among others; Eastern religions and philosophy; or Environmental history.

The Department of History and Philosophy houses a B.A. in history, a B.A. in Environmental Studies and a B.A. in the combined areas of philosophy and religion.  We also offer content courses in our School of Education's Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Adolescence Education Social Studies. 

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a Master's in History or closely related field.
• Specialization or documented research interest in Asian History or Culture (East and/or South Asia preferred).
• Teaching experience at the college level in the candidate's field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ABD or PhD in History or closely related  field.

Additional Information:

Salary range: up to $60,000.00, commensurate with education and experience (plus location pay $3,400.00)

Comprehensive benefits:    https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf

Position Type:  Faculty

Official Budget Title:  Lecturer (10 month)

Campus Title:  Lecturer

Department:  History and Philosophy

FTE:  Full-time

Negotiating Unit:  UUP

Salary Grade:  NSA0

FLSA Status:  Exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Requirements

• Start Date: 8/15/2024 - Approximate
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174268

1. letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. statement of teaching philosophy, indicating the candidate's approach to teaching Old Westbury's diverse student population,
4. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references (we will request letters only for short-listed candidates) and,
5. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  May 24, 2024

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.