"The Adina Lee Savin and W. Benson Harer Visiting Scholar in Egyptology, History Department Visiting Faculty"

The Adina Lee Savin and W Benson Harer Visiting Scholar in Egyptology, History Department Visiting Faculty

Job no: 554676
Work type: Visiting Faculty
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Job Search Category/Discipline|Faculty - Behavioral Sciences,Appointment Type|Temporary,Time Basis|Part Time

The Department of History at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications for the Adina Lee Savin and W Benson Harer Visiting Scholar in Egyptology. A successful candidate will be a member of the CSUSB community for one semester, either Fall 2026 (mid Aug- mid Dec) or Spring 2027 (mid Jan - late May). This position is designed for scholars taking a semester sabbatical from a home institution or as a postdoc for an up-and-coming scholar. The applicant should specialize in Ancient Egyptian History, Archaeology, Religion, Society, or Art anytime between the Predynastic to the Roman Periods. The successful candidate will receive housing, a partial meal plan, $2,500 towards relocation expenses, and a $27,000 stipend. CSUSB hosts the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), which includes an important collection of approximately 500 artifacts dating from the Predynastic Period to the Coptic Period. Many of these are visitable in the museum's virtual exhibition https://www.csusb.edu/raffma/art-exhibitions-events/journey-beyond and Sketchfab page https://sketchfab.com/raffmacsusb.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of History at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications for the Adina Lee Savin and W Benson Harer Visiting Scholar in Egyptology. A successful candidate will be a member of the CSUSB community for one semester, either Fall 2026 (mid Aug- mid Dec) or Spring 2027 (mid Jan - late May). This position is designed for scholars taking a semester sabbatical from a home institution or as a postdoc for an up-and-coming scholar. The applicant should specialize in Ancient Egyptian History, Archaeology, Religion, Society, or Art anytime between the Predynastic to the Roman Periods. The successful candidate will receive housing, a partial meal plan, $2,500 towards relocation expenses, and a $27,000 stipend.

CSUSB hosts the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), which includes an important collection of approximately 500 artifacts dating from the Predynastic Period to the Coptic Period. Many of these are visitable in the museum's virtual exhibition https://www.csusb.edu/raffma/art-exhibitions-events/journey-beyond and Sketchfab page https://sketchfab.com/raffmacsusb.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

The primary responsibility for the applicant will be to teach one upper division class on Ancient Egyptian History, Society, Archaeology, or Art for the Department of History. A candidate may design a class of his/her own that deals with Ancient Egypt. Or the candidate may also choose to teach one of the classes that are already part of the CSUSB curriculum, such as Ancient Egyptian Culture and Society, Ancient Egyptian Archaeology, Ancient Egyptian History Origins to 1700BCE, Ancient Egyptian History 1700 BCE to 1000 BCE, or Ancient Egyptian History 1000 BCE to 495CE. Classes that achieve student learning outcomes by incorporating high impact practices or non-traditional, but educational assignments are particularly encouraged. Please specify details about the course and its design in your application letter.

The candidate will also be a keynote speaker for community-based event focused on Egyptology, typically held at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA).

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Preferred Activities

A successful candidate would also want to be an active member of the CSUSB community and be interested in engaging with RAFFMA. Favorable candidates would also be interested in studying an object(s) in RAFFMA, participating in educational projects, or assisting with the collection's ongoing exhibition.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a PhD in Egyptology or a related field by June 2026 or earlier. The position is open rank. Applicants must also demonstrate a distinguished record in teaching and research in related fields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate ideally would also be able to implement effective teaching strategies for non-traditional and first generation students.

Recruitment Chair Dr. Kate Liszka kate.liszka@csusb.edu (909) 537-5437
Department Chair Dr. Brian Janiskee janiskee@csusb.edu (909) 537-5538

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
   b. A statement about the class you would like to teach at CSUSB
   c. A statement of your research experience/plans
   d. A statement about the applicant's interest in the position
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation (for candidates who have received their PhDs within the last 10 years). A reference list and letters are not required for candidates who received their degrees more than 10 years ago.
6. Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words).
7. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process and the applicant has received his/her degree in the last 10 years. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.

Formal review of applications will begin March 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at: https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/873/gateway/Default.aspx?c=apply&sJobIDs=554676&SourceTypeID=803&sLanguage=en-us&lApplicationSubSourceID=11243

Salary is commensurate with experience.