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Carthage College invites applications for a three-year teaching fellowship in the Western Heritage program starting August 2018. This position is full-time benefits eligible. With a recent Ph.D. (earned since 2016) in any academic discipline offered by Carthage at the time of appointment, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching foundational texts of the Western intellectual tradition to first-year college students.

Familiarity with W. E. B. DuBois’s “The Souls of Black Folk” will be especially welcome, since that text is now the First-Year Read (conducted by Western Heritage instructors) at Carthage. Candidates that conduct scholarship in areas related to diversity and that have interest and experience in working with a diverse body of students are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will teach two sections of Western Heritage per term, participate in and help lead faculty development activities, and deliver one public lecture. In addition to the Western Heritage sections, Teaching Fellows may have an opportunity to teach one course per year in the area of their expertise. Learn more about Carthage’s Western Heritage program

Other requirements

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students and faculty members
  • Ability to use a personal computer and web browser, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Mail, and Carthage portal

How to apply

Apply online

Interested applicants should send a cover letter discussing primary and secondary teaching areas as well as scholarly interests, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three names of reference. Additional supporting materials may be included if desired. Submit all materials to the “Resume Upload” section of the application.

For best consideration, complete applications should be submitted by April 20, 2018. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to whpostdoc18@carthage.edu

 

About Carthage

Founded in 1847, Carthage College combines an environment of reflection and self-discovery with a culture of high expectation, so that our students uncover and ignite their true potential. As a four-year private liberal arts college with roots in the Lutheran tradition, we place a strong emphasis on both moral and intellectual values. Our prime location in Kenosha, Wisconsin, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, allows students the opportunity to learn in a professional context. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum on the shore of Lake Michigan is home to 150 scholars, 2,600 full-time students, and 400 part-time students. Our rich academic experience equips students with foundational knowledge and skills, preparing graduates to be lifelong learners and to lead meaningful, productive lives.

Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.