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Chelsea Davis

@chelseadavis1

I teach and publish British imperial, environmental, labor, and economic history.

I teach undergraduate and graduate history at Missouri State University, where I design courses, mentor students, advise Phi Alpha Theta, and serve on departmental and university committees. My research examines Britain, Australia, and South Africa through environmental, labor, and economic history.

I've published award-winning research on colonial wine industries, race, migration, and agricultural knowledge, including work in the Journal of the Canadian Historical Association and Global Food History. I also contribute as an editorial board member and peer reviewer for the Journal of the Canadian Historical Association.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Department Head

Current

Missouri State University

Jul 2026 - Present (2 months)

Assist with curriculum planning, program assessment, and faculty scheduling. Developed and instituted the inaugural History Lab for Student Success and mentor graduate assistants.

Curriculum Planning Program Assessment Faculty Scheduling Mentorship Student Recruitment Retention Student coordination

Current

Assistant Professor of History

Current

Missouri State University

Sep 2022 - Present (4 years)

Instruct undergraduate and graduate courses, design course materials, and incorporate innovative pedagogical methods. Conduct and publish peer-reviewed research in British imperial history.

Teaching Curriculum Design Brightspace LMS Blackboard LMS Academic Advising Mentorship Research Public Speaking Committee Service

Editorial Board Member

Journal of the Canadian Historical Association

Jan 2024 - Dec 2027 (3 years 11 months)

Serve as a peer reviewer, participate in annual board meetings, and assist in selecting the annual article prize.

Peer Review Editorial Boards Academic Publishing

Visiting Assistant Professor of World History and Africa

Colby College

Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Instructed undergraduate courses, designed course materials, and provided detailed feedback to improve students' critical thinking and writing.

Teaching Curriculum Design Academic Advising Mentorship Research Public Speaking

Graduate Teaching Assistant

George Washington University

Sep 2015 - May 2021 (5 years 8 months)

Assisted professors in survey courses, led discussion sections, and graded papers. Awarded Dean's Teaching Instructor of Record for World History.

Teaching Grading Discussion Facilitation Mentorship Committee Service

Advanced Placement World History Exam Reader

Educational Testing Service

Jun 2020 - Jun 2020 (0 months)

Served as a digital reader and rater for the AP Modern World History Exam, enforcing standardized scoring rubrics.

Assessments Rubric Based Scoring Educational Testing

Pathways Intern

Food and Drug Administration

Jun 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 6 months)

Supported office directors with clerical tasks, participated in major initiatives, and assisted with quality management improvements.

Clerical Support Standard Operating Procedures Quality Management Webex Presentation Review

Legal Reader and Assistant

Foley Hoag LLP

Aug 2015 - Dec 2015 (4 months)

Read legal documents, revised contracts, conducted internet research, and handled administrative duties.

Legal Research Document Review Contract Revision Administrative Support

Internship in Marketing

Hagley Museum and Library

Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 (2 months)

Wrote press releases, handled marketing reports, and assisted with social media. Designed a hotel rewards marketing campaign.

Marketing Press Releases Social Media Campaign Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The George Washington University

Ph.D., History

Ph.D. in History from The George Washington University, completed in 2021.

Queen Mary University of London

M.A., History

M.A. in History from Queen Mary University of London, completed in 2015.

University of Delaware

B.A., History and English-Professional Writing

Grade: magna cum laude

Activities and societies: Distinction in History, Honors Thesis

B.A. in History and English-Professional Writing from the University of Delaware, graduated magna cum laude with Distinction in History and an Honors Thesis.