NSUF0131 - Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies: Quantitative Reasoning
Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: NSUF0131 - Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary
Studies: Quantitative Reasoning State Role Title: Assistant
Professor Hiring Range: $72,000 Pay Band: UG Agency: Norfolk State
University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website:
https://www.nsu.edu/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job
Duties The Department of History & Interdisciplinary Studies at
Norfolk State University seeks applications for a full-time,
tenure-track assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Studies with
expertise in teaching and scholarship on quantitative reasoning.
The successful candidate will become part of a faculty dedicated to
helping our majors learn to do integrative, interdisciplinary work.
The Department of History & Interdisciplinary Studies offers five
curricula in History, four curricula in Interdisciplinary Studies,
three minors (Interdisciplinary Studies, History, and Africana
Studies), a certificate in African and African Diaspora Studies,
and fully online programs in both History and Interdisciplinary
Studies. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses
focusing on theory, processes, and practices of interdisciplinary
research. This individual will also develop and teach courses on
regionally relevant topics that are addressable through
interdisciplinary approaches involving the sciences, business,
and/or education. They will engage in both face-to-face and online
instruction and have an active interdisciplinary
research/scholarship agenda. Additionally, this assistant professor
will help with university service at the department, college, and
university levels. NOTE: This is not a history or humanities
position and the person who fills this job opening must be in
residence to teach classes in person at Norfolk State University's
main campus in Norfolk, VA. Minimum Qualifications Evidence of
potential for excellence in teaching, and evidence of potential for
excellence in research. Additional Considerations 1. A record of
excellence in teaching, research, and/or service 2. A record of
teaching and research in Anthropology, Ecology, Geography, Security
Studies, Leadership Studies, Public Health and/or current themes in
applied, data-driven, and/or policy/driven research. 3. Extensive
coursework or experience with SPSS, other statistical software
and/or GIS 4. Evidence of potential to teach course(s) in the
university’s General Education entitled “Spartan Perspectives on
Global Issues” 5. A record of obtaining external grant support 6. A
record of contributing to curriculum revision & improvement Special
Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when
your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please
refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of
your application for this position. Applications must be submitted
by November 10, 2025, for full consideration. The position will
remain open until it is filled. The appointment will begin August
2026. How to Apply Candidates should submit: 1. State of Virginia
application. 2. A cover letter of interest outlining research
agenda and teaching interests. 3. Current Curriculum Vitae. 4.
Philosophy of Teaching. 5. Transcripts of highest degree conferred
(unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts
are required of finalists). 6. Three letters of reference. Some
requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to
the state application. Contact Information Name: Human Resources
Phone: 757-823-8160 Email: Email material not accepted. In support
of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging
individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth
Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity,
applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD)
provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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