Assistant Professor of History

George Fox University announces a tenure-track faculty position in History, to begin in August 2021. The ideal applicant will be qualified to teach a broad range of history courses and also lead seminars in the George Fox Honors Program, which features a non-disciplinary great books curriculum. In addition, the successful candidate will have a mature understanding of the integration of faith and learning, be committed to teaching in the University's core curriculum, and be able to think creatively about the future of the Humanities.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching a broad range of history courses within the curriculum of the Department of History & Politics, including the history course in the new George Fox core curriculum
• Co-moderating great books seminars in the George Fox Honors Program
• Developing and sustaining an ongoing program of relevant scholarship
• Participating in the work of the department, the College of Humanities, and the university, including advising and serving on university committees as needed

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History required. Applicants who are A.B.D. in a Ph.D. program will be considered but must have an earned Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.
• A record of relevant scholarship is essential.
• All applicants must express a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a local church. In addition, professors agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.
• Candidates must have legal authority to permanently work in the U.S. Employees of George Fox University must be a resident of one of the following states: Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, New York, Ohio, or Texas.

Salary and Rank

Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated, though candidates with significant teaching experience at previous institutions may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

Application Procedures kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Faith and learning essay*

Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to: Abigail Favale, Dean of Humanities, afavale@georgefox.edu

*INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING ESSAY George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries)

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