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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (USA:GA)

  • 10 month tenure-track Assistant Professor of History
  • The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in History with specialization in American History
  • Teaching: ability to teach United States History I/II, African American History, Native Peoples of the Americas, Slavery, and the Early Modern World, and/or The Latino Experience in the Americas are preferred.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 29 Sept. 2021
  • Offer made to final candidate (23 August 2021)

Augustana University (USA:SD) - 20thC & public

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor in twentieth-century American history with an emphasis in Public History. This position will start in late August 2022.
  • Desired subfields include gender, race, or environmentalism.
  • A Ph.D. in American history or closely related field by the time of appointment is expected.
  • Teaching Load: 3/1/3 with every third January off.  Teaching responsibilities will include a regular rotation of the American history surveys, upper division courses in the candidate’s area of interest, and an introductory course in Public History. As do other department members, the candidate will also regularly teach a topic of their choice in the university-wide First Year Seminar and/or a section of Western Civilization.
  • Please electronically submit a letter of application addressing the above qualifications, current vita, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, statement of diversity, Augustana University’s employment application, as well as the names and contact information for three professional references to humanresources@augie.edu. Official website: www.augie.edu
  • Deadline: 31 Oct. 2021
  • H-net has the institution name wrong but here's the ad on Augustana's site: https://www.augie.edu/faculty-positions#Assistant%20Professor%20of%20History

Cornell University (USA:NY) - US in the World

  • Assistant Professorship focusing on the U.S. in the World (19th-21st centuries)
  • We welcome all areas of specialization, including U.S. empire or hegemony, foreign policy, international history, grand strategy, cultural diplomacy, economic development, science and technology, and conflict and security, as well as the consequences of US policies and actions. The ability to conduct research in a language other than English is welcome but not necessary.
  • PhD must be in hand by 1 Jul. 2022
  • Please upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and writing sample to AJO
  • Deadline: 10 Sept. 2022
  • [28 Sept] Request for LORs
  • [20 Oct] Any news on interviews? (response: nothing, maybe they reached out to interview finalists)
  • [21 Oct] Interviews scheduled
  • [26 Oct] Campus visits scheduled

Dixie State University (USA:UT) (NAME CHANGE: DSU will be renamed Utah Tech University, effective 7/1/2022)

  • 9 month tenure-track Assistant Professor, specializing in US History, starting Fall Semester 2022]
  • PhD in US History, with a major concentration in early American history and/or 19th Century. A minor concentration in Public History, Transnational, Immigration, Environmental, Native American, Latin American, Middle Eastern, African American History, Environmental History, or any other field that complements those of current faculty.
  • Teaching Load: 24 credits per academic year in general and advanced US History courses
  • Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (approximately one page, single-spaced, about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all of the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office [652-7520|(435) 652-7520].
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2021 (EXTENDED TO NOV. 22, 2021)

Elon University (USA:NC) - pref. Native American/Indigenous Studies

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor position in United States History, beginning mid-August, 2022.
  • The candidate must hold a PhD in United States History, American Indian Studies, Public History, or a related field
  • teaching: The selected candidate will teach courses in United States History, specialization open, as well as courses in the planned new Museum Studies and Public History curriculum and within Elon's Core Curriculum, which addresses themes related to cultural diversity and the study of race, racism, ethnicity, inequality, religion, disability, gender, and sexuality.
  • Review of applications will begin immediately. Send letter of application, CV, transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to historysearch2021@elon.edu
  • For full consideration: 1 Nov. 2021
  • Any news here?

Florida State University (USA:FL) - US post 1865 & Public

  • tenure-track assistant professor position in U.S. History post-1865 and Public History.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who complement existing departmental strengths. Experience with institutions or cultural centers that interpret the past for public audiences is also preferred.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • Please submit a letter of application and a CV through jobs.fsu.edu.
  • Deadline: 15 Nov. 2021

Georgia Southern University (USA:GE) - Southern History [Senior Hire]

  • applications and nominations for the (10 month) Jack N. Averitt Distinguished Professor of Southern History, to begin 1 Aug. 2022
  • Period and field open within the geographic region of the American South.
  • [reduced] Teaching Load: 4 courses/year
  • A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. For more information on Georgia Southern University’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please see https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/inclusive-excellence/. Other documentation may be requested.
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2021

Lyon University (USA:AK) - [tenure - complex]

  • Visiting Assistant Professor of History position starting in the fall of 2022.
  • This one-year position may be renewed for a second year with the additional possibility of conversion to tenure-track. We seek to hire a historian of the United States and encourage all disciplines and areas of specialization within the field to apply.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will have the ability to teach not only in their area of specialization, including both survey and upper level courses covering different periods and topics in U.S. History, but also in other courses important to the mission of the History program and the liberal arts core curriculum.
  • Interested candidates should send a cover letter; CV; teaching portfolio, including representative course evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy; a research interest statement; and the names and contact information of three references to Rebecca Varela, Department of Human Resources, 2300 Highland Road, Batesville, AR 72501 or electronically to jobs@lyon.edu with “VIS Professor History” in the subject line.
  • Review begins: 15 Jan. 2021

Mississippi State University( USA:MS) - Religious

  • tenure-track Assistant Professorship in 20th century United States Religious History, beginning August 16, 2022.
  • Teaching: 2/2 Offerings include a turn in the US History survey and undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of expertise
  • A Ph.D. in history with a specialty in 20th Century United States Religion at the time of appointment is required. Evidence of successful teaching and publications are preferred. Advanced assistant professors are welcome to apply
  • All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and research and teaching statements. Please include e-mail address to facilitate contact.
  • Deadline: 20 Nov. 2021

Montana State University (USA:MT) - Early & Public

  • tenure-track Historian of Early America and the Atlantic World whose work focuses on topics related to Vast Early America.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in their areas or specialization and participate in the department’s growing M.A. and Ph.D. programs and its public history program
  • Please apply online at https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/26347 and upload the following materials: Cover letter addressing research and teaching; A Response to Required and Preferred Qualifications (online application portal); Curriculum vitae; A list of three references and their contact information (letters of recommendation will be requested from candidates who have been shortlisted)
  • Review begins: 20 Nov. 2021

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National University of Singapore (SNG) - pref post 1865

  • tenure-track appointment, during 2022, at the rank of Assistant Professor.
  • The Department is particularly interested in applicants with research interests and accomplishments in one or more of the following subfields of History: gender; science, technology and society; religion; popular culture; international relations; political history and the history of political economy. Our preference is for a hire with expertise in post 1865 US History.
  • Teaching: A demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to teaching the general history of the USA, as well as well as more specialized courses in American history and courses that bring history to broader audiences of undergraduates in the College of the Humanities and Sciences is also important. Please submit your application here: https://nus.edu/3C1Vh7Gd
  • review begins: 30 Dec. 2021

New College - Florida (USA:FL)

  • tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of the United States, to begin Aug. 2022
  • Specialization is open, with a preference for candidates whose work will contribute to interdisciplinary programs at the college (for example, Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Caribbean/Latin American Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, International and Area Studies, Urban Studies). PhD required by August 2022, when employment begins
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will teach a two-term sequence in American history, offer additional courses and tutorials in their areas of interest, and supervise senior theses
  • Interested candidates should apply online at https://ncf.simplehire.com/, providing a letter of application, CV, and a one to two page statement discussing their experience addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion... Additional materials (letters of reference, writing samples, and proposed course descriptions) will be requested of shortlisted candidates the following week. Inquiries and nominations regarding the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair David Harvey at dharvey@ncf.edu.
  • For full consideration: 8 Nov. 2021
  • [Nov 18] any updates?
    • One of my references let me know he got a request for a letter from them yesterday. Have not received anything myself though. [NOV 17] .
    • That's what happened to me too--was just trying to figure out if it was a glitch. What a process! [Nov 18]
    • [18 Nov.] Request for additional materials (writing sample, course proposals)

Saint Michael's College (USA:Vt) - re-contact to 1865

  • Tenure-track assistant professor in U.S. History - pre-contact to 1865 (Civil War) beginning AY 2022.
  • We welcome applications from all subfields of U.S. history, but preference will be given to candidates whose work focuses on race, gender, and/or public history.
  • Teaching Load 6 courses/year: which will include a general survey in U.S. History - pre-contact to 1865 (Civil War), specialized courses and seminars in the candidate’s areas of specialization and interest, and opportunities to advise theses and independent research.
  • Review begins: 29 Nov. 2021

Scripps College (USA:CA) - from 1877

  • Tenure-track assistant professor in modern U.S history (1877 to the present), beginning in the academic year 2022-2023.
  • Field of specialization is open; we are especially interested in candidates who are thinking in critical and innovative ways about what constitutes U.S. history.
  • Applicants should submit the following materials online at please click here: cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, article- or chapter-length writing sample, DEI statement, and teaching portfolio (including two sample syllabi and evidence of teaching experience and excellence or potential for such: no evaluations).
  • Review begins: 20 Dec. 2021


Thiel College (USA:PA)

  • Tenure track Assistant Professor of History, United States History
  • Areas of specialization are open, but preference for those candidates whose teaching at both the survey and upper level would foreground race and diversity in American history and society. Candidates should have an interest in joining an undergraduate department where teaching in a small classroom environment is emphasized
  • Teaching Load 4/4
  • Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a sample syllabi of both a survey and an upper-division US history course, and summaries of recent teaching evaluations if available as a single pdf saved as your last name.  Click here to apply (preferred method), or mail application materials to:  Jennifer Clark, Director of Human Resources, Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA  16125.
  • For full consideration 15 Nov. 2021

United States Naval Academy (USA:MD) - 20thC Naval

  • Tenure-track assistant professor position in American Naval History to begin as early as Fall 2022 in the History Department.
  • Candidates specializing in twentieth-century American naval history or the social and cultural aspects of American naval history are preferred.
  • For more information about this position and how to apply please visit the USNA position announcement at https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/Tenure-track-NavalHistory-AY22.php
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 6 June 2022
  • Applications will be reviewed beginning 25 October 2021 but the position will remain open until filled.

[16 NOV] Request for Interview

United States Naval Academy (USA:MD) - pref. African American history, early/colonial history, or race and ethnic studies.

  • Tenure-track assistant professor position in U.S. History to begin as early as Fall 2022 in the History Department. Specialization and chronological scope are open, but the committee especially welcomes applicants with expertise in African American history, early/colonial history, or race and ethnic studies.
  • For more information about this position and how to apply please visit the USNA position announcement at https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/Tenure-track-USHistory-AY22.php
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 6 June 2022
  • Applications will be reviewed beginning 15 October 2021 but the position will remain open until filled.

University of California - Sacramento (USA:CA) - Public History and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American History]

  • Probationary, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public History and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American History to begin Fall 2022
  • Teaching: Additional teaching requirements include undergraduate survey courses in US history, historical methods seminars, and undergraduate and graduate seminars.
  • Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State job website located at https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/506025/tenure-track-faculty-public-history-apida-history. Candidates must upload the following attachments with the electronic application: 1. a cover letter addressing teaching and research; 2. a curriculum vitae, including contact information (phone and email) for 2 references; 3. a teaching portfolio including syllabi and a statement of teaching philosophy; 4. a diversity statement (see description above); 5. two examples of scholarly work: one traditional piece of historical writing and one publicly engaged writing sample (e.g., an exhibit script, historic register nomination, grant application, finding guide, podcast, or blog post); 6. graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted, official required for interview). Candidates must also have two (2) recent letters of recommendation sent to the search committee at history@csus.edu. 
  • Review begins: 1 Dec. 2021

 

University of of Connecticut, Stamford (USA:CT)

  • 9 month, Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in U.S History, to begin 23 Aug. 2022
  • Strong preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching interests in Environmental History, Labor History, and/or History of Capitalism. We also welcome candidates with experience in Digital History
  • Teaching Load: 4 courses/year
  • Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19600 and submit the following application materials: Cover letter that addresses the criteria for the position, including research and teaching interests; Curriculum vitae, Equity and Inclusion statement, Sample journal article or chapter, Three (3) letters of reference.Please include search number #495666 with all correspondence.
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2021

University of Maryland (USA:MD) - Immigration History [Senior Hire]

  • full-time, tenured position focused on 20th/early 21st century Asian or African diasporic immigration to the United States at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, to begin Aug. 2022
  • We especially seek those who approach immigration history from a global and/or transnational perspective. We will consider any applicants who focus on history since 1900, but with a particular interest in work that explores the post-1965 period. The successful applicant will have a strong research record, the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise students, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative research and teaching
  • The application should include a letter describing approach to immigration studies, research interests, teaching interests and experiences; curriculum vitae; a sample of scholarly research; and contact information for three people who will submit letters of reference. Inquiries may be sent to the chair of the search committee, Professor Julie Greene, at jmg@umd.edu|jmg@umd.edu. Applications must be made online to: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/86020
  • For full consideration: 15 Nov. 2021

University of Montana - Missoula (USA:MT) - [Non-TT] Western US

  • A. B. Hammond Visiting Assistant Professor in Western United States History
  • This is a non-tenure track, one and one-half year position (through May 2023), with the possibility of a one-year renewal pending performance review and funding approval.
  • We are especially interested in candidates whose work engages environmental history, indigenous history, and/or public history
  • Teaching Load: 6 undergraduate and graduate courses in the history of the American West and related fields over the three semesters of the initial appointment
  • Please submit the following application materials: Letter of Interest, CV, Article-length writing sample, Teaching portfolio with sample syllabi, Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
  • For full consideration: 23 Aug. 2021
    • Have they selected finalists for this position yet?

University of Oregon (USA:OR) - American West [Senior Hire]

  • Associate/Full Professor of History - American West/Pacific Northwest/Native American to take up the Beekman Professorship in Pacific and Northwest History.
  • The department is especially interested in candidates whose teaching, research, and community engagement foreground histories of indigeneity, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality
  • Applicants should submit  1) a letter describing their research and teaching interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a chapter/article length writing sample, 4) a statement outlining their commitment and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion*, and the names and email addresses of 3 professional references. (References will be contacted should the candidate advance to the interview stage.) In evaluating Statements of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the search committee will consider the applicant’s: Awareness of historical and persistent inequities and barriers faced by underrepresented students and faculty; Track record (commensurate to career stage) of activities that reduce barriers in education or research for underrepresented students and faculty; Vision and plans for how their work will contribute to UO’s ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and diverse society.
  • For full consideration: 1 Dec. 2021 position is open until filled.

University of St Andrews (UK:Scot) - after 1850

  • Lecturer in the History of the United States (post-1850)
  • You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in the history of the United States post-1850 and a commitment to delivering high quality teaching. A specialization in political and/or constitutional history, foreign relations, or the history of war would be an asset, but we are keen to consider applications from candidates who can demonstrate excellence in any field of modern American history
  • Deadline: 15 Oct. 2021

University oF South Florida, Tampa (USA:FL) - [non-tt]

  • 9-month, full-time, Assistant Professor of Instruction in U.S. History. This is a full-time, renewable, non-tenure-earning position. Field of specialization open...
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 the successful candidate must be able to teach US History, 1877-Present
  • To apply please visit https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf. Candidates should submit a cover letter addressing teaching, research, and diversity; CV, including names and contact information of three references.
  • Review begins: 1 Dec. 2021

University of Tampa (USA: FL) - [non-tt]

  • renewable, non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor beginning August 2022.
  • Responsibilities include teaching 4 courses per semester, primarily United States History Surveys
  • Qualifications include a Ph.D. in History and a demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
  • Regular service responsibilities of all full-time faculty members.
  • For further details, and to apply, please visit our website at www.ut.edu/jobs  
  • Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two (2) sample syllabi, and name/email address for three (3) reference providers who will address your teaching and scholarship.
  • Deadline: The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Utah State University (USA:UT)

  • 9 month tenure track Assistant Professor in the History of the United States, with specialization in at least one of the following subfields: environmental history, Native American history, or history of the American West
  • Teaching Load: 6 courses/year to include one or more of the department’s American history survey courses (HIST 1700, HIST 2700, and/or HIST 2710) as well as courses in the department’s upper division curriculum
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 17 Jan 2022

Villanova University (USA:PA) - before 1800

  • tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the history of North America to 1800, to begin Aug. 2022
  • Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order.
  • We welcome applicants who study any of the various empires, nations, peoples, and localities in this field.
  • Teaching: the successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in colonial North America and the era of the American Revolution. They also will teach a thematic core History course of their design and will be able to offer courses in their areas of specialization. We are especially interested to hear from candidates who can contribute to initiatives in digital humanities, publicly engaged scholarship, sustainability studies, or anti-racism
  • Deadline: 1 Oct. 2021
  • Any updates? [Nov. 10]

West Texas A&M University (USA:TX) - Women's & American West

  • tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in American women’s and gender history, with preferred secondary fields in U.S. West, Texas, and/or environmental history. This position is pending budgetary approval.
  • Teaching duties include undergraduate surveys in U.S. and/or Texas history, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s fields of specialization.
  • Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, sample syllabi, chapter-length writing sample, unofficial graduate transcript, and three letters of reference... Questions regarding the position or the application process may be submitted to Dr. Tim Bowman, Department Head, History, at tbowman@wtamu.edu.
  • Deadline: 15 Dec. 2021

Wheaton College (USA:IL) - pref. North American Christianity

  • tenure-track, Assistant Professor of History beginning in August 2022
  • The position will be in United States history with a focus on North American Christianity. Candidates should have a secondary field, which can be thematic, regional, or methodological
  • Teaching load: 6 courses/year The successful candidate will teach the U.S. history survey, as well as other courses related to their field and expertise.
  • The department seeks a gifted teacher/scholar who shares the ideals of Christian liberal arts education and who can communicate a love for history to bright, motivated undergraduates... faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant.  
  • Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to history@wheaton.edu or apply online at https://www.wheaton.edu/about-wheaton/offices-and-services/human-resources/
  • Deadline: 22 Oct. 2021

African American

Arizona State University (USA:AZ)

  • full-time, tenure-track assistant professor specializing in African-American history, to begin in Fall 2022.
  • The chronological period of US history is open The ability to teach US women's history is a desirable additional specialization.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2 The successful candidate will teach US history surveys to undergraduates, existing courses in US history, and history courses of their own design that will attract students to the program.
  • Only electronic submissions via Interfolio will be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit all application materials to apply.interfolio.com/94856 Applications must contain: Cover letter that addresses the required and desired qualifications; Curriculum vitae with contact information, including telephone number and e-mail address; One page statement of teaching philosophy; Information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number); A writing sample of no more than 20 pages, double-spaced; A statement with specific examples and indication of impact that describes how your teaching interests and experience have intersected with and/or will contribute to matters of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Deadline: 9 Nov. 2021

Augusta University (USA:GA)

  • full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of African American History. Appointment to begin August 2022. All periods and specializations are welcome, but interest in and experience with digital history preferred.
  • The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
  • A PhD in History or a related field is required and should be conferred prior to appointment.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will teach US History survey courses and upper-level courses in African American history. Standard duties for academic-year faculty include teaching three courses per semester, advising and mentoring students, maintaining an active research program on trajectory to national distinction, and providing service to the Department, College, and University
  • To be considered an applicant for this position you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty. Please search for Job ID 235844
  • Review begins: 6 Dec. 2021

Boston College (USA:MA)

  • Assistant Professor of African American History
  • The area of specialization is open
  • Teaching Load: 4 courses/year "These will be a mix of survey courses suitable for the university undergraduate core curriculum, undergraduate electives, and graduate courses"
  • Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; an article-length writing sample; and three letters of recommendation. Please address cover letters to the Chair of the Search Committee, History Department, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit these materials via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/90759
  • For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2022 [presumably they mean 2021]

Clayton University (USA:GE) - pref. 20thC

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor of African American History, starting January 3, 2022
  • Teaching: Offer undergraduate and/or graduate courses according to specialty; Support African American Studies minor program; Teach U.S. history surveys
  • Review begins: 20 Oct. 2021

Clemson University (USA:SC) - Long19thC

  • tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Long 19th Century African American History. Ph.D. must be in hand by August 1, 2022.
  • Applicants should have a strong record of scholarship or demonstrate promise of scholarship and be prepared to teach courses in African American History and relevant Pan African Studies courses
  • Applicants should make electronic submission of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and a writing sample of peer-reviewed work or a dissertation chapter, to Prof. Abel A. Bartley, Long 19th Century African American History Search Chair, Dept. of History, Clemson University, by means of Interfolio. Applicants selected for a Zoom interview will be required to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Please notify your references that they may be asked to submit a letter at the appropriate time in the search process and that they will receive a request via email along with information about uploading their letter
  • For full consideration: 6 Dec. 2021

Cornell University (USA:NY) - 20th C

  • Assistant or Associate Professor 20th Century African-American History, to begin 1 July 2022
  • We are specifically searching for a scholar of twentieth-century African American history with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and service. (Other periods & emphases within African American History will be considered); The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in African American cultural, intellectual, and social history and will be knowledgeable in freedom movements in Africa and the African diaspora
  • You can apply through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19691
  • Deadline: 10 Nov. 2021

Georgia Southern University (USA:GA)

  • Assistant Professor (tenure track) of African American History, with a preference for a research and teaching focus on Low Country/Gullah Geechee history
  • In particular, this position will serve as the point person for the department’s commitment to the Telfair Museums’ Legacy of Slavery in Savannah project
  • Teaching Load: 3/3
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.
  • complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Kwaku Nti, Search Chair, Search 67856, Georgia Southern University Electronic mail: historysearch@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: [[1]]
  • Review begins: 15 Dec. 2021

Harvard University (USA:MA) - 20thC

  • Tenure-track professor in 20th Century African American History, to begin 1 Jul.2022
  • Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/10507) 1.   Cover letter; 2.   Curriculum Vitae; 3.   Teaching/advising statement (describing teaching philosophy and practices); 4.   Research statement; 5.   Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas; 6.   Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor; 7.   Please send any publications and as much of the dissertation and other unpublished material as is relevant.
  • Deadline: 24 Sept. 2021 with reference letters due 4 Oct.
  • [Nov. 17] Received rejection e-mail

Illinois College (USA:IL)

  • Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) African-American History & Studies
  • Teaching may include U.S. history survey courses, historical methods, and electives in the successful candidates area(s) of expertise. The successful candidate will grow and develop the new African American Studies Minor and will bring enthusiasm for teaching and working closely with students in a liberal-arts setting
  • Applicants should upload the following attachments in PDF format to their application submission​: Letter of application; C.V; A statement of teaching philosophy that includes discussion of teaching to a diverse student body; Contact information for three references and/or three letters of reference.
  • This opening is part of a cluster hire; please see www.ic.edu/employment/ClusterHire.
  • Review begins: 15 Oct. 2021

Lehigh University (USA:PA)

  • Tenure-track assistant professor of African American History. Joint appointment in History and Africana Studies
  • Open specialization and time period, with particular interest in transnational histories, African American women’s history, theories of race and racism, and/or Black radical thought. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach the Intro to Africana Studies course as well as courses across the full range of African American history, and will also contribute to a vibrant Ph.D. program in the History Department.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • To apply, please send a letter of application and a vita to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19166  Letters of application should include a statement of your potential contribution to diversity and equity on campus. Letters of recommendation, teaching portfolios, and research samples will be requested at a later time.  Review of applications will begin on Sept. 24 and continue until position is filled.

Longwood University (USA:VA)

  • tenure-track position in African American History (F0285) to begin in August 2022
  • A completed Ph.D. in United States or African American History is required. Well-qualified ABD candidates will be considered but must be on track to have all degree requirements completed by August 2022.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in African American history, as well as contribute to the department’s upper-level course offerings in post-1865 American history. In addition the successful candidate will teach sections of our two-part American History survey, which is part of Longwood’s distinctive Civitae Core Curriculum. The successful candidate would also have opportunities to contribute to Longwood’s partnership with the Moton Museum and to a new minor in Race and Ethnic Studies.
  • To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (where it says Resume) a single PDF attachment that includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, statement of teaching interests and philosophy that includes how the candidate serves diverse populations in the classroom, and names and contact details of three references. Link to apply https://longwood.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=137618.
  • Review begins: immediately [ad posted 1 Oct 2021] and continues until position filled.

Loyola University (USA:LO)

  • tenure-track assistant professor of African American History.
  • Applicants must be able to teach a variety of courses on African American history including surveys of both African American and United States history, and courses relevant to the applicant’s area of expertise
  • Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation (Interfolio preferred) to Dr. Justin Nystrom, Chair Search Committee, Department of History, Loyola University New Orleans at jnystrom@loyno.edu
  • Deadline: 14 Jan. 2022

Miami University (USA:OH)

  • tenure-track assistant professor in African American History, to begin in the fall of 2022
  • Review begins: 20 Sept. 2021 and continues until position filled.
  • [6 Nov] Any updates?

Northwestern History (USA:IL) - Race in 19thC/African American

  • Assistant or Associate Professor in the history of the United States in the nineteenth century, with a focus on African American history or the histories of race, racism, and struggles for racial justice.
  • Duties include research, undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising Ph.D. students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in History or related discipline before September 1, 2022.
  • A letter of application, CV, writing sample (no longer than an article or dissertation/book chapter), and three letters of recommendation (sent separately) must be submitted electronically via the link on our departmental website
  • Deadline: 4 Oct. 2021
  • [1 Nov] Any updates?

Pennsylvania State University - Altoona (USA:PA)

  • tenure-line Assistant Professorship in African American Studies/History, to begin Fall 2022 (or thereafter, as agreed upon).
  • Teaching: The successful candidate, whose tenure home will be History, will teach courses in African American History as well as introductory courses in African American Studies. Duties may also include teaching cross-listed courses in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, other related areas of humanities and/or Communication Arts & Sciences, as deemed appropriate
  • For full consideration, applicants are required to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae that includes three references, a teaching philosophy, and recent student teaching evaluations combined into a single PDF document. Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/2634432
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 14 Feb. 2022

Oakland University (USA:MI)

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African American History to begin August 15, 2022. 
  • The area of specialization is open.
  • Teaching Load: 2/3
  • A PhD in History or a related discipline is required, although ABD candidates will be considered if completion is anticipated by August 15, 2022.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, a chapter or article-length writing sample, a diversity statement, and contact information for at least three references to https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/22385
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2021

Ohio State University (USA:OH) - AFrican Diaspora

  • Assistant or early Associate Professor, History of post-1965 African migration to North America
  • We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of approaches to this topic, including approaches that center the perspective of migrant communities and cultures, global history, Black/Africana Studies, African history, North American history, gender and sexuality studies, economic history, or histories of race or religion. One area of particular interest is the history of migration from the Horn of Africa region and the corresponding North America-based diaspora communities
  • Teaching: The ideal candidate will be expected to teach at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculums. The ability to teach the history of the Atlantic Slave Trade and the history of migration to the US, along with courses in their area of specialty, is desirable. An ability to integrate community work with African diaspora communities in central Ohio, such as the Somali community, in teaching and research practices is also desirable. In addition, the candidate is expected to actively contribute to the intellectual life and research profile of the Department of African-American and African Studies as well as the Department of History.
  • Apply to Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19661. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references, writing sample, research and teaching statements as well as a diversity statement articulating your demonstrated commitment and capacity to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion through research, teaching, mentoring and/or outreach and engagement. The search committee might subsequently ask applicants to provide more copies of research publications and/or materials that document teaching accomplishments.
  • review begins: 15 Nov. 2021 and continues until position filled

Texas State University (USA:TX) c.1750-1850

  • full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Black History in North America, ca. 1750 – 1850, to begin Fall 2022
  • A Ph.D. in History or related field, such as Africana Studies, African American Studies, or American Studies is required by the time of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda, with a record of scholarship, that complements the existing strengths of the department. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in mentoring students of color.
  • Only applications submitted through the Texas State University faculty employment website will be considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/34964. A complete application comprises a letter of application, a CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, a teaching and diversity statement, a chapter or article-length writing sample, and the names and affiliations of three potential referees. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
  • For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2021

University of Denver (USA:CO)

  • Full-time, tenure-track appointment in the history of the Black Diaspora in the Americas (1600-1800), with a particular interest in scholars whose research is engaged with the early Atlantic world, beginning September 2022
  • ABD, with a Ph.D. in History, Africana Studies, American Studies, or African American Studies, or other relevant discipline required by Summer 2022.
  • Applicants should submit a CV, Letter of Application, Writing Sample, Teaching Portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and list of proposed courses), Diversity Statement (Candidates can view DU’s DEI Strategic Plan for the College of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences here, as well as names and information of three references.
  • Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered.
  • For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on Friday, October 8th, 2021.

University of Memphis (USA:TN) - [Non-TT]

  • non-tenure track Instructor position in African American History, starting in Fall 2022. This is a one-year position that may be renewed for two additional years, contingent on satisfactory performance
  • PhD in History preferred, but advanced ABDs in History will be considered. Open to any time period, geographic area, or topical focus in African American History
  • Teaching Load: 3/4
  • The application process is online at https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/29415.  Click on the bar--"Apply for this Job"--to go forward with the process. All applicants must upload the following documents: Letter of application, C.V., Writing sample (Upload in “Other Document 1”), Academic transcript, Contact information (including email addresses) for three professional references
  • Review begins: 1 Feb. 2022

University of New Orleans (USA:LA)

  • The Raphael Cassimere, Jr., Professor in African American History and Department Chair
  • This is a tenured position with additional responsibilities and compensation for chair duties and summer work. We invite those at the rank of professor, or advanced associate professor, with administrative experience to apply. The qualified candidate should have a PhD in History from an accredited university, with a research specialty in African American history, post-1865 strongly preferred.
  • Inquiries are welcomed, and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, outlining both the academic and administrative experience; cv with three references; and a statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • Review begins: 15 Oct 2021'

University of North Alabama (USA:AL) - pre-1900

  • tenure-track assistant professor of pre-1900 Black History in North America
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a History Ph.D. in hand by August 2022
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 "Responsibilities include teaching survey courses, advanced upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization, as well as contributing to the Black Studies minor."
  • To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/6035.  Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload, at the time of application, a cover letter (detailed, addressing research, teaching philosophy/experience), resume/CV, a reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references, and a one-page diversity/equity/inclusion statement. Information regarding the diversity/equity/inclusion statement can be found here: https://www.una.edu/humanresources/files/forms-links/diversity_statement_faculty.pdf.   This position also requires that applicants submit unofficial or official transcripts
  • Review begins: 15 Oct. 2021

University of North Carolina (USA:NC) - African American/Public

  • nine-month tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of African American History and Public History, beginning August 2022
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will have a scholarly focus on pre-20th-century African American history, teach courses in both African American History and Public History, participate in the supervision of M.A. theses and capstone projects, and support the interdisciplinary major in Africana Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences
  • Please apply online at https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/22128
  • Special Notes to Applicants: Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. please complete the online application process and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:Combined unofficial graduate transcripts; Writing sample – (article length essay or book chapter); Statement of diversity and inclusion – addresses how the candidate will contribute to fostering diversity and inclusion on campus; Curriculum Vitae; Cover letter that addresses how they will contribute to undergraduate and graduate course offerings in public history. If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.
  • Deadline: 10 Jan. 2022


University of Oregon (USA:OR)

  • tenure-track assistant professor specializing in African American history, beginning fall 2022.
  • Time period and research subfield are open
  • Applicants should submit a letter describing their research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a chapter/article length writing sample, and the names and email addresses of 3 professional references. They must also submit a statement outlining their commitment and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • for full consideration: 1 Oct. 2021 but position is open until filled.
  • [6 Nov] Any updates?

University of Scranton (USA:PA) - Open Rank

  • full-time appointment in African American history beginning in Fall 2022.  The position is open to applicants of all ranks.
  • All chronological, geographical, and thematic approaches will be considered
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 The successful applicant will be expected to teach a Race in American History course, introductory U.S. history surveys, as well as courses in their respective subfields, and will collaborate will other faculty to create a new interdisciplinary Black Studies concentration
  • To apply, please visit: https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/5497
  • Deadline: not stated in ad (ad expires 3 Jan 2022)

University of South Alabama (USA:AL)

  • 9 month tenure-track assistant professorship in African American History or History of the African Diaspora
  • Chronological period and specialization are open. A PhD in History, African American Studies, or a closely related field is preferred, but advanced ABD candidates will be considered.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter describing the candidate's teaching and research interests, a current CV, and a Diversity Statement.
  • Deadline: 13 Sept. 2021
  • Any updates?

University of Utah (USA:UT)

  • Tenure-line Assistant or Associate professor in African American History (1600-present), research specialization and time period open
  • PhD preferred but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Teaching Load: including upper division courses on African American history, the one semester US survey, and an undergraduate course in historical methodology.
  • In addition to a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and contact information for three recommenders, please submit a 1-2 page statement addressing contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service
  • deadline: 3 Sept. 2021
  • Any updates?
  • [November 14] Campus visits will be completed this coming week

University of Washington (USA:WS)

  • 9 month tenure-track assistant professor who specializes in African American History, to begin Sept. 2022
  • The department is particularly interested in expanding faculty expertise in the long twentieth century
  • We are particularly looking for a scholar whose research agenda, graduate mentoring, and undergraduate teaching experience will prepare students to think historically about matters of critical relevance today such as racism, gender and sexuality, the legacy of enslavement, transnational and national civil rights movements, comparative Black diasporas, policing and the carceral state. Corollary research and teaching interests might include topics complementary to our program strengths and student interest, including African Americans in the US West, racial capitalism, U.S. imperialism, constitutional and legal history, environmental history and environmental justice
  • Applicants should submit via Interfolio the following materials: cover letter (addressing research agenda and undergraduate and graduate teaching interests), curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy statement, diversity statement (record of engagement with issues around diversity and equity), and a writing sample (either a published journal article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter). We may ask for other materials at later stages.
  • Review begins: 1 Oct. 2021 and continues until position filled
    • Update: Received email to schedule initial interviews, 23 Oct.

Vassar College (USA:NY)

  • Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in African American History, to begin Aug. 2022
  • Area of research in African American history is open; 19th or 20th century preferred. We encourage candidates whose work focuses on women, gender, and/or LGBTQ+ history to apply. Preference will be given to candidates interested in teaching a topically and chronologicallybroad set of courses and dedicated to forging cross-disciplinary conversations with faculty in Africana Studies and Vassar's other multidisciplinary programs, such as Women's Studies.
  • Teaching load in the first year is four courses; after that it is four courses plus a tutorial-style“intensive,” which may include supervision of senior theses.
  • Candidates should submit: a letter of application; C.V.; graduate transcript (unofficial version is acceptable for initial application); three letters of recommendation; a writing sample (no more than 40 pages); and a statement highlighting contributions to or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research, mentoring, and other involvements. For more information see https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidate-diversity-statement/. Applications should be addressed to African American Search Committee Chair, Department of History, Vassar College viahttps://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2143
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2021

Xavier University (USA:OH)

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African American history beginning in Fall 2022.
  • All specializations will be considered
  • Teaching Load: 3/3
  • Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and official or unofficial transcripts to Xavier University’s website. Please send three letters of recommendation to historysearch@xavier.edu
  • For full consideration: 1 Dec. 2021
  • intend to interview by zoom January 2022

Asian American

University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA)

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a focus on Asian American history, to begin 1 Jul. 2022
  • We especially encourage applications from candidates with scholarly expertise in one or more of the following: diaspora and empire; a history of postwar migration from Asian countries; and/or Asian American experience in a multiracial context.
  • Interested candidates should apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/94518. Submit a letter of application, CV, research and teaching statements, and three confidential letters of recommendation
  • Review begins: 27 Dec. 2021 and continues until position filled

Vassar College (USA:NY)

  • Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in Asian American History, to begin Fall 2022
  • Specialization in 20th-c U.S. history is required; focus may be in any subfield, both topical (such as histories of law, labor, politics, immigration) and geographical (Asian American experiences of South Asian, Southeast Asian, East Asian descent). Teaching responsibilities include U.S. history and courses cross-listed with Vassar's American Studies and Asian Studies programs
  • Teaching Load: in the first year is four courses; after that it is four courses plus a tutorial-style “intensive,” which may include supervision of senior theses
  • Candidates should submit a letter of application, C.V., graduate transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application), a statement highlighting contributions to or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research, mentoring, and other involvements, three letters of recommendation, and writing sample (no more than 40 pages) to Chair, Asian American Search Committee, History Department, Vassar College via https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2144
  • Review begins: 15 Oct. 2021

Canadian

Western Washington University (USA:WA)

  • tenure-track assistant professor specializing in Canadian history with a joint appointment in Canadian-American Studies.
  • teaching load: 2/2/2 including Canadian history survey courses that meet the General University Requirements, and upper division courses, including History of Canadian American Relations and other courses on Canada in the area of the candidate’s specialty.
  • PhD or ABD in History or related field with a specialization in Canadian history (if ABD, degree must be completed by June 15, 2023
  • Please...submit your application via WWU's Electronic System for Employment (PageUp) Apply online at https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=499077. Required application materials: (1) letter of application that includes a statement that addresses how your experiences (professional and non-professional) have prepared you to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues, including a commitment to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds; (2) graduate transcript (official or unofficial); (3) C.V.; (4) an article or chapter length writing sample; (5) syllabi for an introductory level survey of Canadian history and an upper-level Canadian history course; and (6) three confidential letters of reference. The Western PageUp application system will automatically send out the requests for confidential letters to your references.
  • Review begins: 25 Nov. 2021
  • intend to interview by zoom in December with final interviews in Jan/Feb

Wilfred Laurier University (CAN) - Indigenous histories & historical practice

  • Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Histories and Historical Practice in Canada, to begin 1 Jan 2023
  • open to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) scholars
  • The successful candidate will be nominated for a Tier 2 CRC and will be appointed as a tenured or tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of History, subject to budgetary approval and conditional on CRC application approval.
  • The CRC will provide leadership and expertise in Indigenous Histories and Historical Practice in Canada. The successful candidate will work to decolonize the discipline of Canadian history by integrating and bridging traditional historical practice with cutting-edge approaches to community-based research and Indigenous ways of knowing, including memory, oral tradition, and material culture.
  • Applicants should send the following materials electronically (preferably as a single PDF) to the chair of the search committee, David Chan Smith, dasmith@wlu.ca. a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page statement of current and prospective research,a 1-2 page statement outlining teaching philosophy, experience and interests, including proposed courses you could teach in the Department of History,Provide the names of three referees, two academic and one from an Indigenous community or organization, willing to provide a letter of reference
  • Deadline: 14 Sept. 2021

York University (CAN) - African-Canadian History

  • tenure-track appointment in African Canadian History at the Assistant or Associate level, to commence July 1, 2022
  • Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence (or promise of research excellence for junior appointment) as demonstrated in: a strong record of publications (or forthcoming publications) as evidenced in monographs with major presses or articles in significant journals in the field; presentations at major conferences; public history or community work; awards and accolades; a record of external funding from major funding bodies; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding and innovative research. York particularly values scholarship that emphasizes new themes and methodology in African Canadian history and that will provide or lead to national and international research leadership
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form
  • Application, including a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, teaching evaluations and three confidential letters of reference, may be uploaded to https://apply.laps.yorku.ca
  • Deadine: 1 Dec. 2021


Chican@/Latin@

Boston College (USA:MA)

  • Assistant Professor of Latinx American History
  • Area of specialisation open
  • Teaching Load: 4 courses/year "These will be a mix of survey courses suitable for the university undergraduate core curriculum, undergraduate electives, and graduate courses."
  • Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; an article-length writing sample; and three letters of recommendation. Please address cover letters to the Chair of the Search Committee, History Department, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. applicants should submit these materials via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/90796
  • For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2022 [nb presumably they mean 2021]
  • [Nov 20] Any updates/leads?

Oklahoma State University (USA:OK) - Latinx

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Latinx History beginning in August 2022
  • Candidates in all subfields are encouraged to apply, including scholars who work on topics related to migration, diaspora, and race. Interdisciplinary approaches especially welcome.
  • PhD is required at the time of employment.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • Submit cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to https://apply.interfolio.com/94252 Candidates may be requested to supply additional materials
  • For full consideration: 1 Nov. 2021
  • [Nov 14] Zoom Interview Request

University of Notre Dame (USA:IN) incl. Afro-Latinx

  • tenure-track position in Latinx history at the rank of assistant professor.
  • All subspecialties are encouraged to apply, including Afro-Latinx history
  • Candidates should submit a letter of application, c.v., and three letters of recommendation at: https://apply.interfolio.com/90443
  • Deadline: 1 Oct. 2021
  • [Oct 14] Writing Sample Request

Native American

Arizona State University (USA:AZ) - Indigenous History

  • full-time, academic year, tenure-eligible appointment, Assistant Professor in Indigenous History
  • The School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies (SHPRS) seeks an early-career scholar who investigates the history of Indigenous Peoples of the “North American West.” We are defining the region in its broadest terms, cultural, geographic, and political. We include the entire western region of North America, a geographic focus that transcends national boundaries, to include borderlands and diasporic communities. Scholars whose work engages one or more of the following themes are particularly encouraged to apply: migration and diasporic communities, kinship, sovereignty, race and ethnicity, and/or gender
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • To guarantee full consideration, applicants must apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/95219 submitting the following: A letter of application stating their qualifications; a CV clearly identifying areas of specialization; name and contact information for three references; a statement (250-300 words) addressing how their past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Further supplemental materials, such as evidence of teaching effectiveness, may be requested of the final candidates, but please do not send them in your initial packet.
  • Deadline: 7 Nov. 2021

Connecticut College (USA: CT)

  • Tenure-track, assistant professor position in Native American History to begin July 1, 2022.
  • The Department seeks a scholar of critical race studies and ethnicity who focuses on Native Studies in early North American history, early American history, or US history in the 19th century with an emphasis on local histories, Native history, or comparative indigeneity.
  • All thematic approaches are welcome, with particular interest in gender and sexuality and/or environmental history.
  • The College seeks scholars and teachers who can help reveal histories of settler colonialism and resistance in New England and the rest of North America.
  • After a first year of teaching 2-2, professors teach 3-2 (5 courses total in the 2-semester academic year).
  • Connecticut College requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
  • Questions should be directed to the search chair, Assoc. Prof. Leo J. Gaorfalo ([[2]]).
  • Required materials: CV, cover letter, letters of recommendation
  • Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/95647
  • Review of applications will begin 1 November 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

Mount Holyoke College (USA:MA)

  • Open Rank Professor of Native American History
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • For full consideration: 15 Sept. 2021

Old Dominion University (USA:VA) - pref. Env. hist

  • Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in July 2022, with research concentration in Native North American History and a preference for expertise in Environmental History
  • Field of specialization is open; applicants who can contribute to interdisciplinary programs in interethnic studies and are interested in community outreach are preferred.
  • Teaching Load: Candidates must demonstrate ability to teach a United States survey course, undergraduate courses on Early and Revolutionary North America, and undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of expertise. Ph.D. in history or a related field (such as American Studies or Native American Studies) is required by the time of appointment.
  • Applications must be submitted to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/14325. Application materials must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, a syllabus for an upper-division undergraduate course, unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references (these references will be contacted to submit a recommendation letter upon submitting the application). Review of applications will be January 7, 2022, and the posting will remain open until filled
  • Deadline: 7 Jan. 2022

Sam Houston State University (USA:TX)

  • tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Native North American history, to begin Fall 2022
  • We prefer candidates whose scholarship and teaching emphasize indigenous voices, and who have the demonstrated ability to teach the United States history survey to 1876.
  • Areas of specialization may include environmental history and traditional ecological knowledge, disease and healing, women and gender, indigenous epistemologies, material culture, political systems and governance, settler colonialism, or indigenous borderlands. The successful candidate’s work should map onto one or more of the thematic tracks organizing the department’s M.A. program: (1) Rights & Identity; (2) War & Violence; and (3) Encounters & Exchanges. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a promising research agenda
  • Teaching Load 3/3 : Online teaching experience is a plus. Teaching responsibilities include the United States history survey to 1876, as well as upper-division and graduate courses (face-to-face and online) in Native North American history
  • To apply, upload to the site https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/28769: a letter of interest addressed to Dr. Charles Heath, Chair, Native North American History Search Committee. Your letter should cover your research interests, teaching experience, and strategies for cultivating inclusion and mentoring a diverse student body. In addition, please upload: a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; three letters of reference; a writing sample (article or dissertation/book chapter); and two sample syllabi: one undergraduate course and one online graduate seminar, each in Native North American history. Please submit the two sample syllabi as a single file to the Teaching Portfolio link. Official transcripts of all post-secondary education will be required of all finalists prior to on-campus interviews. If a candidate has not completed the doctorate, one letter must be from the candidate’s advisor, addressing the state of the dissertation and anticipated defense date
  • Review begins 3 Jan. 2022' and continues until position filled.

Syracuse University (USA:NY)

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship in Native North American history
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • For a complete position description and application instructions, please go to https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/87324 A letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and list of three professional references must be attached online.
  • For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2021
  • Any news?

University of California, Berkley (USA:CA)

  • tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of assistant professor in the Departments of History and Ethnic Studies in Native North American History.
  • Region and time-period open. We particularly welcome applications from scholars who employ the methods of Native American and Indigenous Studies.
  • To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2493878
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 13 Dec. 2021
    • [Nov. 16] Rejection email x1
    • Heard they did first round interviews of candidates. Not sure about the second round.

Women's/Gender

Post-doc position moved to Humanities_and_Social_Sciences_Postdocs_2021-2022

Colonial/Antebellum

Colby College (USA:MN)

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Early American History beginning September 1, 2022. Preference for a focus on race, environmental, or indigenous history.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will also be expected to teach HI 131, a Survey of U.S. History to 1865. We will give particular weight to candidates who have successfully designed and taught their own courses.
  • Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, a representative sample of current scholarship (e.g. reprints of recently published work), and three confidential letters of recommendation. The statement of teaching philosophy and the statement of research interests should demonstrate commitment to the values of diversity and inclusivity. Please submit applications via Interfolio at the following linkhttp://apply.interfolio.com/94367.
  • Review begins: 15 Oct. 2021 and continues until position filled
    • Any word on this one?

College of William and Mary (USA:VA) - Early America [Senior Hire]

  • Tenured Associate or Full Professor of Early American History, to begin 10 Aug. 2022
  • We are especially interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in the history of women, gender, slavery, and/or race, but exceptional applicants from other areas of early American history will also be considered
  • Teaching Load: 2/2 Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in the history of women, gender, slavery, and/or race in early America and/or other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute to the graduate program.
  • Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/43984 Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of research and teaching interests, and a statement describing previous professional experience or future plans (or both) that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
  • For full consideration: 15 Nov. 2021 applications submitted after that date may be considered if needed

Pomona College (USA:CA) - Early America

  • tenure-track, Assistant Professor of US history from colonial period to 1860, with a specialization in African American and/or Native American history
  • Teaching 4 courses/year "The successful candidate will teach the first course of the U.S. history survey, as well other courses related to the field and their expertise."
  • A Ph.D. in hand or expected by July 2022 is required
  • Interested candidates should submit an application that includes the following: letter of application; curriculum vitae; graduate school transcripts; three brief statements: one addressing teaching philosophy, one addressing scholarship, and one addressing demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body; and three letters of recommendation Please upload all materials to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19449 ...Any questions may be directed to Char Miller at char.miller@pomona.edu.
  • review begins: 1 Nov. 2021

University of St. Andrews (UK:Scot)

  • Lecturer in Early American History (1600 - 1800)
  • You will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation in the history of early America, and a commitment to delivering high quality teaching. We also welcome applications from scholars of the wider pre-modern British Atlantic World, including the Caribbean
  • Deadline: 15 Oct. 2021
  • Interviews were held Nov 11

University of St. Thomas (USA:MN) - Early North American History (before 1820)

  • tenure-track assistant professor of North American history before 1820 to begin September 1, 2022
  • We are seeking faculty whose research and pedagogy engage with topics such as Native North America, colonial and revolutionary America, early national America, and US constitutional or legal history
  • A PhD in History is required (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent), or alternatively ABD will also be considered at the initial rank of instructor
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 which involves some combination of the following: HIST 113 Early America in Global Perspective in fulfillment of the core requirement as well as upper-level courses in their area of specialization for undergraduate history majors and minors
  • Apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job-specific application.  Here you will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the position. Additionally, upload the following materials to your profile: 1) Letter of Interest 2) Curriculum vitae 3) Complete the reference section of the application by providing contact information for 3 professional references. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate. 4) Statement on Philosophy of Teaching and Research. The written materials should address specifically how diversity, equity and inclusion are part of your teaching and research goals.
  • For full consideration: 5 Nov. 2021

Nineteenth Century

George Washington University (USA:DC)

  • tenure-track position in nineteenth-century US history, with a specialization in slavery, emancipation, and African American history to begin in Fall 2022
  • Teaching: the successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the history of slavery and emancipation in the United States, a survey of African American history to 1865, and other subjects related to their own particular interests
  • Applicants must complete an online faculty application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/87192. Applicants should only a cover letter, a CV, and a statement about the candidate's demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Only complete applications will be considered
  • Review begins: 1 Dec. 2021

University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS (USA: MS) - United States Civil War Era

  • Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of History specializing in the United States during the Civil War era or in Civil War memory. Appointment will begin in August 2022.
  • PhD expected prior to appointment.
  • The teaching load is 2-2. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses as well as helping to further the programs of the Center for Civil War Research
  • Please apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu/job/University-AssistantAssociate-Professor-of-History-MS-38677/803631400/.  Applications should include: (1) a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s research interests, teaching experience, and ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences and foster inclusivity in a university setting (2) a CV (3) a chapter/article length writing sample and (4) three letters of recommendation.  These items may be attached to the online application or sent to Chair, US Civil War Era Search Committee, at [[3]].
  • Review of applications will begin 15 Nov. 2021

Twentieth Century (+ US in world)

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (USA:CO) - 20thC US in the world

  • tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of US History, specializing in the Twentieth-Century History of the US in the World to begin in August 2022
  • Phd must be in hand by June 2022
  • Open to all applicants but preferred subfields are military, economic, environmental, and/or indigenous histories
  • Teaching Load: 3/2 Teaching load is 3/2, meaning that in regular Fall and Spring semesters, the faculty member will teach three (3- to 4- credit) courses one semester and two (3- to 4-credit) courses the other semester. Courses will be taught at both the undergraduate and graduate (M.A.) levels. Courses may be offered face-to-face or online/hybrid per needs of the department
  • Applications must be submitted at: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=22732&lang=en#.YUSsWLUaHpE.mailto
  • For full consideration: 20 Dec. 2021
  • Semifinalist interviews via Zoom will commence after 24 January 2022

University of North FLorida (USA:FL)

  • full-time, tenure track assistant professor in the history of the US in the 20th century, post-World War II era.
  • We are interested in candidates whose research focuses on immigration, migration, or international relations, particularly with Asia or the Soviet Union/Russia. Candidates must demonstrate an active research agenda
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to teach the second half of the US History survey (1877-present), a graduate readings course in US History, and an undergraduate historical methods course. The successful candidate will also develop undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialty and advise graduate students. Opportunities to develop distance learning courses and digital humanities projects are available
  • Applicants must complete an online application at www.unfjobs.org, as well as upload and mail or e-mail supplemental documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload and e-mail all the required documents will not be considered for this position...You must mail or e-mail three (3) letters of recommendation...For further information, please contact Marianne Roberts at [620-2880|(904) 620-2880] or via e-mail at history@unf.edu
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2021
  • Update?
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