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Albion College (USA:MI)- post-1865[]

  • full-time tenure-track assistant professorship in US history after 1865
  • We are looking for candidates who complement our existing strengths in African American history.
  • Ph.D. preferred, but candidates in final stages of completing the dissertation will be considered
  • Teaching: The person in this position is expected to teach the post-Civil War survey course as well as courses developed in consultation with the department. Teaching may include extra-departmental contributions to our Honors or First Year Seminar programs.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, a statement on your experience related to addressing issues of diversity and inclusion in an academic setting and ways that you could contribute to these efforts at Albion (or ways that Albion College can support you in those efforts), graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/134894
  • Review begins: 27 Nov. 2023

Applied x 2 [Dec 18 anyone hear anything?]

[Dec 20] Request for Interview, early Jan. x2

Just a head's up everyone about this institution: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-21/michigan-s-albion-college-latest-small-us-school-to-struggle-financially

[Mar 8] Rejection email

Appalachian State University (USA:NC) - American Environmental History[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship in American Environmental history, beginning August 2024
  • Ability to teach courses in area of specialization, as well as American history surveys and courses on U.S. National Parks, required
  • In addition to instructional duties, faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, participate in service activities, and support Appalachian State University's Strategic Priorities.
  • Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all doctoral requirements by August 2024.
  • For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board at:  https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/41534
  • Initial review of complete applications will begin on 1 Nov. 2023, and continue until the position is filled

Applied x 1 [Dec 14: any news?]

- Dec 15 - a friend of mine received a rejection on Dec 14.

-- Feb 23, 2024-- any news? applied and have not received a rejection.

-26 Feb: Offer has been made and accepted.

Arizona State University (USA: AZ) - United States since the Civil War[]

  • Full-time, non-tenure track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor to teach online and on-ground courses in U.S. history including both halves of the U.S. survey, and courses that situate special U.S. history topics in a global perspective
  • Career-track, nine-month appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2024. Subsequent annual renewal is possible contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. This full-time, benefits-eligible career-track position includes a path to promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Full Teaching Professor.
  • The successful candidate can expect to teach four courses per semester (4-4 teaching load), participate in service such as SHPRS faculty governance, and undergraduate mentoring.
  • Required Qualifications: doctoral degree in history, or a related discipline, with a focus on U.S. history by the time of appointment; experience teaching U.S. history; evidence of successful instructional experience at the university level; demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.
  • For complete details and to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/133928
  • Applications due by December 15, 2023. Review begins early January, 2024.

Arkansas State University – Beebe (USA:AK) - US and World[]

  • full-time, promotion eligible, Instructor or Assistant Professor of History to begin August 2024 at its Heber Springs campus.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of United States History and World History and be able to teach 1000 and 2000 level courses in US History and World History. Online instruction using the Canvas platform will be required.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad posted 23 Apr. 2024.

Augusta University (USA:GA) - Non-TT[]

  • non-tenure eligible faculty positions (9-month contract) with duties anticipated to begin in August 2024.
  • Teaching: 8 in-person courses per year as assigned by the chair. These will include HIST 2111 (United States to 1877) and/or HIST 2112 (United States Since 1877) and possibly others such as Pre-Modern Civilization, Modern Civilization, Introduction to Geography, or upper-division courses as needed.
  • review begins: 18 Mar. 2024

Baker University (USA:KS) - Open Field[]

  • Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of History with a focus on US History and an open specialization to begin in August 2024
  • The candidate must have the ability to teach Kansas History, which is required for education licensure
  • We invite candidates who also have experience or specialization in teaching a variety of disciplines within US History including, but not limited to: History of the American West, Indigenous History, Women’s History, Gender Studies, and/or African American Studies
  • The position is a 4-4 load with US Survey courses being offered each semester
  • A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of teaching philosophy, and names with contact information for three references
  • Review of applications will begin 27 Oct. 2023, continuing until the position is filled

Applied x2

    • 8 Nov Alerted that References were being Contacted

Baylor University (USA:TX) - Southwest Borderlands [Associate/Full Professor][]

  • Associate to Full Professor of Southwest Borderlands History to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses & conduct research in this area.
  • We especially welcome applications from candidates whose expertise could include the history of Indigenous peoples and/or who could teach Texas history.
  • Please submit the following initial materials electronically via Interfolio: (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) an official transcript for the highest degree conferred, and (d) a list of three references with contact information.
  • At a later time, applicants considered for interviews will be asked to provide a response to Baylor's Christian mission, a sample syllabus, and an article-length writing sample representative of current research (published or unpublished). Recommendation letters will also be requested from references at this time.
  • Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Dianne Reyes, Office Manager, at Dianne_Reyes@baylor.edu. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Beth Allison Barr, Search Committee Chair, at Beth_Barr@baylor.edu.
  • To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/126147
  • Deadline: 13 Oct. 2023
    • [29 Jan] Has anyone heard anything lately about this position?
    • [30 Jan] Received rejection email today.

Benedictine College (USA:KS) - US with East Asia[]

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor in History beginning August 1, 2024. The focus of the position is the history of the United States, but with a subspecialty in East Asian studies.
  • Teaching Load: 4/4
  • Ph.D. in History, which must be in hand by the date of hire.
  • Deadline: 31 Dec. 2023

Binghamton University (USA:NY) - African American/Latinx [Assistant or Associate Professor][]

  • Assistant or Associate Professor of African-American or Latinx history with research focus on race, racism, ethnicity, social justice, power and/or structures of inequality in the history of the United States, in any period, beginning Fall 2024.
  • The PhD degree must be in hand by the start of the appointment.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • All applicants must submit applications using the University's applicant tracking system, Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=166105.
  • Applicants will submit: a 3-4-page letter of application (describing a research agenda, teaching philosophy and teaching experience); curriculum vita; a statement about commitment to and experience in advancing DEI values and aims through teaching and research (approximately one page); an academic writing sample (dissertation or book chapter or article); the names and contact information for three recommenders.
  • Deadline: 30 Sept. 2023
    • The search committee will review and screen applications for initial virtual interviews and then subsequently bring a selection of candidates to campus
    • [12 Oct] References Requested
    • [26 Oct] Campus invites made

Bowling Green State University (USA:OH) - US and the World[]

  • 9 Month tenure-track assistant professor position in the history of “US and the World” with a start date of August 2024.
  • Teaching: 5 courses/year "primarily related to the history of the “US and the World,” including senior-level classes in the United States and the World, 1775-1945 (HIST 4214) and the Cold War era(HIST 4224). The candidate may also teach graduate or undergraduate courses such as: a) digital history; b) the history of international military engagements (viz., American military history, the Vietnam War, and American military engagements post 9/11); c) US and world history courses that are part of the general education program; or d) core classes in the department’s layered curriculum (e.g., the historian’s craft, historical writing, public history, historiography, professional practices in history). Teaching is primarily in-person, with the possibility of teaching online depending on student demand. The successful candidate is expected to advise graduate students in the thesis, public history, and exam tracks."
  • Application Materials Required: Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Names and contact information of three professional references, Additional materials required include a) statement of teaching philosophy; b) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., positive teaching evaluations, peer observation); c) statement of research interests and agenda; d) one writing sample based on original research in area of specialization (20-50 pages) or a pdf of published academic work; and e) portfolio of digital products (if applicable) Letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews. Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
  • Deadline: 31 Dec. 2023
    • Does anyone know if this is for an inside hire? Their VAP seems to be a good fit for this.
    • [15 Feb] Any news?
      • [17 Feb] Interviews conducted last week
      • [March 1-14] Campus visits for the 5 finalists

Brevard College (USA:NC)[]

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor of American History, beginning in the fall of 2024
  • Candidates should have a Ph.D. in American History. Specialization within the scholarly field is open, but the committee especially welcomes applicants with an interest in contributing to the pre-law minor or History education licensure program
  • Teaching load: 12 credit hours/semester " Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to: both American History surveys; upper-division thematic courses, such as U.S. Constitutional History or Wilderness in American Life; senior project classes, wherein students complete a capstone senior thesis. The successful candidate will demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching and use of experiential learning pedagogies."
  • Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application describing the applicant’s qualifications relevant to teaching at Brevard College; (2) a statement of teaching philosophy; (3) a curriculum vitae documenting relevant experience, as well as courses the applicant has taught and is prepared to teach; (4) a sample syllabus from a recent course; and (5) names and contact information for three professional references, at least one of whom should be the applicant’s current or most recent supervisor.
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2023 and will continue until the position is filled
    • [Dec 12] any news?
    • [Dec 12] None here. Follow-up email when I applied said "hopefully by no later than mid-December," so should be soon if they're on schedule.
    • [Jan 10] any updates?
    • [Jan 11] Received email today that they have invited the 3 candidates they chose for on-campus interviews.

Buffalo State University (USA:NY) - Post Civil War[]

  • Assistant Professor of History to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in American History; General Education Courses in one or more of the areas of: Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice; US History and Civic Engagement; World History and Global Awareness; undergraduate and graduate student advisement; provide service to the institution, community and profession; demonstrate ongoing growth as a scholar.
  • Ph.D. in American History with period research expertise, post Civil War to the present. Examples include evolutions in broad area of public policy; foreign policy; urban history; civil rights; Indigenous and minority communities; gender related issues.
  • Expertise in working in a diverse classroom setting; evidence of active participation in professional organizations; able to teach historiography and historical methods; at least one non-US comprehensive field; ability to support the content component of a New York State 7-12, 5-6 Social Studies Education program; publications commensurate with an emerging scholar; potential to interface with interdisciplinary units on campus.
  • Deadline: 15 Jan. 2024
  • First-round interviews the weeks of 12 Feb. and 19 Feb. 2024.
  • [Mar 5] any updates?
  • [Mar 22] Any news on the status of this search?
  • [April 8] Any news?
  • [15 Apr] This search was conducted with some specific objectives in mind. Based on the timeline provided at the screening interview, this search should now be completed.

College of Charleston (USA:SC) - Non-TT[]

  • visiting assistant professor of U.S. History position, with a start date of August 16, 2024.
  • Teaching Load: 12 credit hours/semester (four 3-credit-hour courses) in U.S. History.
  • Applications should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15292 by June 1, 2024. Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., graduate transcripts, names and contact information for at least two references, a writing sample, and sample syllabi for two 200-level U.S. survey courses, one pre-1865 and the other post-1865.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 23 July.

College of the Sequoias (USA:CA)[]

  • full time, tenure track History Professor
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching US History. Possible additional offerings depend on the expertise and preference of the successful candidate and could include courses in Mexican American History and/or related fields. Assignments may include evening hours and teaching at any of the Sequoias Community College District campuses: Visalia, Hanford and/or Tulare. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged.
  • To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline: Completed online application; Equity Narrative (included in the application packet); Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable Qualifications. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application; Curriculum Vitae or Resume; Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE; Equivalency documents (If necessary); Two (2) recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies. If submitting confidential recommendation letters from a third party, please have letters emailed to mailto:normach@cos.edu . Please do not submit a reference list in lieu of letters of recommendations
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 5 May 2024.

Cornell University (USA:NY) - Labor/Working Class[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor position in U.S. labor and working-class history to begin August 2024We are interested in social and political historians whose scholarship engages questions of work, inequality, the economy, or political and working-class cultures. We define labor history very broadly, including both free and unfree forms of labor as well workers’ experiences in their jobs, organizations, and/or communities, or how their labor intersects with questions of citizenship, class, race/ethnicity, indigeneity, disability, and gender and sexuality, among other possible areas of inquiry. Some background in comparative non-US history is a plus but is not necessary. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarly research and teaching.
  • To be considered, please apply via Academic Jobs Online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25791 Interested candidates should submit a cover letter describing their research and teaching interests and experience, a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement and a writing sample and 3 letters of reference.
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2023 (Deadline extended to Dec. 1)
    • Applied x5
    • Any word?
    • Has anyone heard anything? The radio silence + moved deadline is weird.
    • (Jan 6): Any news?
    • Jan 20: No news here
    • (Jan 18): Has anyone heard anything about this job?
    • They are doing interviews this week
    • (Feb 6) Any word on campus visits?

Cottey College (USA:MO)[]

  • full-time, tenure-track position in US history, starting August 2024
  • The field of specialization is open, but candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach the US history survey as well as courses in US women’s history, historical methods, and one other geographic area outside of the US, excluding Europe.
  • teaching load: 4/4
  • Send cover letter; curriculum vitae; copies of transcripts; statement of teaching philosophy, including philosophy of teaching a diverse student body; and contact information for three references by email to Dr. Karla McCain, VPAA, Cottey College, Nevada, MO 64772. E-mail: dkerbs@cottey.edu
  • Review begins: 5 Dec. 2023
    • Applied. Acknowledged receipt of application
    • [Jan 11] Any updates? X2

Florida Atlantic University (USA:FL) - US political since 1877[]

  • associate professor of U.S. History since 1877.
  • The successful candidate will research and teach in the field of U.S. political history, with a preference for a historian of the U.S. Presidency. The successful candidate will also be appointed as the department’s Symposium Director, with responsibility for overseeing a number of departmental lecture series, including the Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency, a signature event of the university that is funded by a program-specific endowment. Additional information about the Larkin Symposium may be found on its webpage: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/larkin/
  • Ph.D. in History or a related field by the time of appointment; demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service. Preferred Qualification: Applicants with at least one year of experience at the rank of Associate Professor, an excellent publication record, demonstrated teaching effectiveness, and a proven ability to organize and host high profile public events.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2, reduced from the usual 2/3 load
  • The Director also receives an annual stipend
  • Deadline: 5 Dec. 2023

Florida Memorial University (USA:FL)- African American/Black Diaspora History (linked to the Americas)[]

  • Visiting Professor of History: full-time two-year non-tenured track position
  • An earned doctorate in History (Ph.D.) or a closely related field; and 18 graduate credits hours in history.
  • Consideration will be given to candidates with a research and teaching focus on African American History, Black Diaspora History (linked to the Americas), or Africana Studies. Areas of focus can include (but are not limited to) knowledge of the Black Caribbean, the legacies of Atlantic enslavement in the US, Black Freedom Movements, or wider issues of gender and sexuality within the African American community.
  • Qualified applicants are asked to upload a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, statement of diversity,  unofficial transcript, and/or certifications, if applicable. Applicants can apply directly here.
  • Deadline: Review of application materials will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled.
    • [8 April]: Offered Zoom interview, declined

Kalamazoo College (USA:MI) - non-TT[]

  • full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position for one year—September 2024 through June 2025.
  • The field of specialization is open, but this position is responsible for most of the U.S. history offerings and will need to include a variety of classes chosen or designed in consultation with the department. We are particularly interested in candidates who could teach courses in African American history
  • Teaching Load: a two-term U.S. history survey and four upper-level courses, including a junior research seminar, over three terms (two courses during each ten-week term).
  • semifinalists will be asked to submit three confidential letters of recommendation to HistorySearch@kzoo.edu. Please direct all inquiries to Dr. James E. Lewis Jr, search committee chair, at the same email address.
  • Review begins: 11 Mar. 2024 and continues until position filled

Liverpool John Moores University (UK:Eng) - Modern, non-TT[]

  • Lecturer in Modern American History (1735 – 1991) on a full-time basis, for a fixed term of up to 12 months
  • Teaching: you will teach a number of modules related to Modern American History, focusing on the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. There would be an additional expectation around the delivery of wider foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate teaching as required.
  • NB that at the lower end of this pay scale the position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship; please check before applying
  • Deadline: 14 Jun. 2024

Longwood University (USA:VI) - Non-TT[]

  • full-time, non-tenure-track position (F0338) at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in August 2024, for two years.
  • Preference will be given to candidates able to teach the survey in African-American History, and/or post-1945 topics. We are also open to courses in Museum Studies and Historical Preservation
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 Courses needed and desired will include survey sections (both halves) of U.S. History, and upper-level offerings, according to the candidate's specialties in modern U.S. History
  • ABD candidates will be considered but must have the Ph.D. conferred by August 2024.
  • To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume): Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position, Current curriculum vitae, Unofficial graduate transcript, Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom, Contact information for three references who are familiar with the applicant’s teaching and research
  • Review begins immediately [ad posted 10 Apr. 2024] and continues until position filled.

Mary Immaculate College (IRL) - Americas[]

  • Permanent appointment at Assistant Professor (Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer) grade.
  • The appointee will have expertise in nineteenth and/or twentieth century American history (broadly defined to encompass North America and/or Central America, including the Caribbean, and/or South America). The appointee will be required to teach the history of the United States but will have flexibility to develop teaching on other aspects of American history, as appropriate. In addition to the main criteria in American history, applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas will be particularly welcome: Irish-American history; race and ethnicity; migration history; oral history and/or memory studies.
  • Deadline: 2pm [local time] 25 Sept. 2023

Memorial University of Newfoundland (CAN) - Indigenous History[]

  • full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Indigenous History.
  • Areas of specialization open.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach existing courses, and to develop new survey and topical courses in Indigenous History; mentor and supervise honours and graduate students at the MA and PhD levels; and provide support for the Certificate in Indigenous Studies. The successful candidate will respectfully engage with Indigenous communities and support Memorial’s work towards Indigenization and reconciliation (see Memorial’s Strategic Framework for Indigenization and RIIG policy).
  • Applications should include: a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a one-page statement addressing the candidate's future contributions to Indigenization and reconciliation, a statement of teaching interests/philosophy (max. 2 pages), a statement of research on current scholarship and research program demonstrating excellence or potential for excellence (max. 2 pages), a writing sample, and contact for three references (a fourth reference from a member of an Indigenous community the applicant has worked with is welcome [no letters required at this stage]). Applications should be uploaded via https://careers.mun.ca/hss/apply/advertisements/4775.
  • Deadline: 23 Dec. 2023
  • Search Cancelled, January 12, 2024

Missouri State University (USA:MS) - non-TT[]

  • Instructor of U.S. History and History Writing, to begin 12 Aug. 2024
  • primary teaching duties will include our second-year writing course, U.S. History Surveys, and occasional upper-level classes in their specialty. The successful candidate will teach seated and online classes.
  • A Ph.D. in History or a related field should be had at the time of hire. At least two years of experience in teaching college-level historical writing and research is required.
  • Candidates are required to complete a Missouri State Application for Employment at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/73498. Candidates must include a vita, three confidential letters, and a cover letter that describes their experience teaching historical research and writing and U.S. History Surveys. Candidates must also include a syllabus for a survey in US History from Reconstruction. All materials must be submitted through the online application process.
  • Review begins: 26 Mar. 2024

Newberry College (USA:SC) - African American and Contemporary American[]

  • Assistant Professor of History for a full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 2024
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong aptitude for teaching. A doctorate in History from an accredited university with fields in American history and African-American history is required, although exceptional candidates with those fields who are A.B.D. will be considered
  • Teaching Load: 12-15 credit hours per semester which will normally include two sections of HIS 120 (a one-semester American thematic survey) each semester. Primary responsibilities include teaching in African American and modern/contemporary American history (and other History areas of expertise) and helping to continue to develop the College’s African American studies program.
  • Application packets should include: C.V., Letter of interest, Unofficial transcripts Statement of teaching philosophy, Statement of diversity philosophy – addressing your experience in working with a diverse student population, Contact information for three professional references. Submit application packet electronically as a single file (PDF preferred) to human.resources@newberry.edu with the subject line “Faculty, Department of Humanities, History”
  • For full consideration: 15 Jan. 2024 and review begins 24 Jan.

New College Florida (USA:FL) - TWO posts[]

  • up to two tenure-track professorships in American history (specialization open), to begin Aug. 2024
  • PhD required by August 2024, when employment begins.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to teach a two-term sequence in the history of the United States, offer additional courses in his or her area of interest, sponsor tutorials, and supervise senior theses.
  • Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.ncf.edu/employment, and should provide a letter of application, CV, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2023
    • tenure track as long as you like all of Chris Rufo's tweets and subscribe to his Youtube channel, otherwise, good luck
    • This is maybe the 3rd or 4th year these job searches have been conducted. I’d recommend Googling what’s been happening at New College before applying. It’s never a good sign when searches happen year-after-year, or reading about the high turnover rate of faculty at an institution.
    • Just so the individuals left in consideration for these two positions knows what you are walking into: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/31/magazine/new-college-desantis-florida.html (i.e. epicenter of Ron Desantis' culture wars on education in Florida)
  • [Jan 4] -- Interview

New York University (USA:NY) - History (20/21St C) & Public Policy, non-TT[]

  • full-time contract Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure track faculty member) with expertise in 20th or 21st century American history and public policy
  • to direct the undergraduate public policy major as well as design and teach courses in history and public policy. Areas of particular interest include (but are not limited to): the civil rights movement, New York City, US foreign policy, social welfare policy, labor rights, immigration, and criminal justice.
  • Candidates should have completed their PhD and preferably have at least three years of teaching experience
  • Application Instructions: Curriculum vitae, Cover letter, Please include your teaching interests and describe briefly how diversity and inclusion figures into your past, present and future teaching and, if applicable, research and public service. Information about diversity and inclusion statements may be found at http://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultydiversity/recruitment/diversity-statements.html, Sample syllabi for a lecture class, Three letters of recommendation will be required at the final stage.
  • Deadline: 15 Dec. 2023

Northwestern University (USA:IL) - 1800-1940, pref. African-American[]

  • tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the history of North America, 1800-1940, to begin 1 Sept. 2024
  • Our priority is the field of African American history. We also encourage applications from scholars of Asian American, Indigenous, and Latinx history, or some combination thereof in that time period.
  • teaching: 4 courses/year
  • 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
  • Deadline: 1 Nov. 2023
  • x2 [Nov. 20] request for more materials
  • [Dec 5] Interview request.

Purdue University Fort Wayne (USA:IN) - Non-TT[]

  • 9 month Visiting Assistant Professor in United States history
  • Specialization and time period are open, but preference given to specializations in African American history and fields that complement our current teaching and research strengths.
  • Teaching load: 4/4 The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach U.S. survey courses, as well as a selection of upper-level courses in their area of specialization. Opportunities to teach an interdisciplinary, team-taught topics course for the College of Liberal Arts also exist. Additional responsibilities include contributing to the mission and culture of the department.
  • Applicants should submit a letter of interest; CV; statement of teaching philosophy; a description of research interests; a writing sample (chapter or article); three letters of recommendation;graduate transcripts (can be unofficial); and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi and/or descriptions of courses they would be interested in teaching, including special topics courses relevant to their research area, and teaching evaluations if available) to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/. The Department is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including research, teaching and service/engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion. We may request additional information from candidates after the first round.
  • review begins immediately [ad posted 26 oct] and continues until position filled.
    • Invitations to a virtual first round interview were sent out today, 1/19/2024.

Radford University (USA:VA) - Non-TT, US History & Public History[]

  • One-year non-tenure-track faculty position in United States History & Public History. Specialization open. Responsibilities include a 4/4 course load and assisting with the department's Digital History program. Courses include US history I and II survey and upper-level courses in both Public History and the candidate's interests and expertise.
  • Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD, commitment to high-quality teaching, innovative scholarship, and student success.
  • Application includes a cover letter, teaching statement, CV with contact information for three references, sample syllabus for a US Survey course and a one for a course in Public History, copies of graduate transcript(s).
  • Review of applications will begin May 15.

Randolph College (USA:VA) - Non-TT, American Culture[]

  • Visiting Scholar of American Culture. Two-year appointment at the assistant professor level. Specialization open but encourages applicants with strengths in interdisciplinary fields such as African-American Studies, Asian American Studies, Latino/a Studies, Native American Studies, and Gender Studies
  • Qualifications: Ph.D., well-advanced ABD, or equivalent; evidence of scholarly achievement or promise; and success in teaching undergraduates
  • The teaching load is three courses per semester. In the fall, the candidate will teach courses in their field. In the spring, the candidate will teach one additional class in their area and two courses in Randolph's signature and travel-oriented American Culture Program.
  • Application includes a letter of interest, CV, and three names of references. In their cover letter, candidates should address teaching philosophy and how diversity informs their teaching, scholarship, and service.
  • Review of applications will begin February 1, 2024.

Rhodes College (USA:TN) - American South, non-TT[]

  • Visiting Assistant Professor in the history of the nineteenth- or early twentieth-century American South on a 12-month contract, to begin August 2024.
  • Qualified candidates will have training in history, Africana Studies, or a related discipline and will be able to offer courses in at least two of the following areas: lynching and racial violence, law and justice, the Jim Crow era, public history, digital history, or public memory/monuments. As important, the successful candidate must be committed to advancing their own scholarship in the context of a liberal arts college, strengthening the college’s partnerships with the above community organizations, and teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in History, Africana Studies, or a related field by August 2024.
  • Teaching: Teaching responsibilities will include two courses a year. Possibilities for additional research support include summer research funds and travel funds.
  • Please apply online at Careers at Rhodes. A complete application will include: 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a teacher and scholar to a liberal arts college environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a separate statement that addresses how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service will contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values; 4) the names and contact information for three references.
  • Review begins: 15 Feb. 2024

Santa Clara University (USA:CA) - 20th & 21st Century American West, California, Silicon Valley, Technology[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship (full-time) in the history of the American West with research and teaching interests in the history of technology in the 20th and 21st centuries, the history of California, and the history of Silicon Valley, to begin fall 2024
  • see full posting, link above at History of Science Technology and Medicine 2023-24
    • From the search committee: Applicants need not fulfill all of the various categories indicated to be appropriate candidates; historians who focus on modern technology in the US broadly are encouraged to apply
  • Applications due October 13, 2023
  • From an applicant: Received a rejection email on October 30, 2023.

State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta (USA:NY) - US Womens[]

  • Tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of U.S. Women's History (specialization open) beginning Fall 2024.
  • While the area of specialization within U.S. Women's History is open, the department would welcome applications from candidates whose teaching could contribute to any of the following: the university's existing strengths in areas such as: Latinx and/or Hispanic history; Areas of current curricular development such as women's healthcare in American History and African American women's history; New initiatives/interest in histories of Native American and Indigenous women and immigrant women.
  • Teaching Load: 21 credit hours/year Teaching responsibilities include teaching and developing upper-division courses in U.S. Women's History, teaching New York State History, and upper-division courses
  • Candidates must hold a Ph.D in U.S. Women's History or a related field with emphasis in U.S. Women's History. ABD will also be considered, but PhD must be completed by September 1, 2024
  • To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=168806 Please upload a cover letter, CV, transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests. Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees.
  • Review begins: 15 Dec. 2023 and continues until position filled

[Jan 4] - Any updates? Jan 10: Letters requested.

Stevenson University (USA: MD) - Full-Time Faculty, History (Open Rank) and Humanities Internship Director[]

Syracuse University (USA:NY) - Modern United States Jewish History [Assistant or Early Associate Professor][]

  • Phyllis Backer Professorship in Jewish Studies. We welcome applications for a position at the assistant or early associate level in Modern (1865 to present) U.S. Jewish History to begin Fall 2024.
  • Responsibilities will include two courses per semester, research, publications, committee work, and participation in the university's Jewish Studies Program
  • Please complete an online faculty application and attach the following documents: letter of application; curriculum Vitae; writing Sample; list of three professional references
  • Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 1 Dec. 2023 although the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Texas State University (USA:TX) - non-TT, Early American and U.S. History to 1877[]

  • Full-time lecturer position in Early American/U.S. History (pre-1877)
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 The successful applicant will be expected to teach both halves of freshman survey courses in U.S. history. Candidates may also teach upper-level or graduate classes in their area of expertise as part of their teaching load when it fills the needs of the department.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who help to fulfill other programmatic needs in the department, including the expertise to teach the first half of our sophomore-level survey of African American History, the first half of our sophomore-level survey in Mexican American History, and/or undergraduate courses in public history. Preference will also be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom and a commitment to student mentoring.
  • Application Procedures: Only applications submitted through the Texas State University faculty employment website will be considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/44866. Cover Letter that addresses teaching philosophy and experience; Curriculum Vitae; Unofficial transcripts (all in one document); Two sample syllabi (one for a freshman survey of American/U.S. History to 1877 and one for an additional course of the candidate’s choosing); Letters of recommendation and other materials will be requested as needed. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
  • For full consideration: 15 Feb. 2024

Texas Tech University (USA:TX) - Non-TT[]

  • 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor United States History to begin January 2024. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in U.S. history, specifically both halves of the U.S. history survey. The position is for three semesters, from January 2024 to May 2025.
  • Please include the following documents in your application: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter that discusses teaching approach and pedagogy, Two sample syllabi, Two letters of recommendation
  • Review begins: 1 Oct. 2023
    • [7 Dec 2023] - Zoom interviews held last week.
    • [19 Dec 2023] - Offer made

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (USA:TX) - Senior hire[]

  • 9-month Associate/Full Professor of American History & Humanities Department Chair
  • Candidates with any field of specialization in History will be considered for the position. Rank will be determined upon review of qualifications.
  • Teaching Load: 1/1 The department chair is granted two administrative course releases per semester along with the standard single course release per semester for research and creative activity, resulting a 1-1 teaching load. The successful candidate will be expected to teach either U.S. survey courses or World History survey courses along with upper-level undergraduate courses and courses in the History M.A. program in the candidate’s area of specialization. In addition to those teaching and administrative duties, service to the department, college, university, and community is required along with research activities.
  • TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. A completed application will include: A letter of interest addressing the qualifications listed, including a discussion of leadership philosophy. A curriculum vitae. A 2–3-page letter outlining a vision for the department. Three professional references, including name, address, title, telephone number, and email address-including a current or previous supervisor.
  • Review begins: 15 Mar. 2023

Texas A&M University - Kingsville (USA:TX) - United States History Before 20th Century[]

  • Two full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.
  • Candidates should have a Ph.D. in history and should have the ability to teach advanced undergraduate courses in their field of specialization as well as survey courses in United States History, or, depending upon qualifications, either Texas History or World History
  • The successful candidate for one position will have a Ph.D. in Latin American History with a record of teaching excellence. The successful candidate for the second position will have a record of teaching excellence and a Ph.D. in either United States History before the twentieth century or contemporary European or World History.
  • Interested applicants should submit application materials containing: A letter of application stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the desiderata outlined in the Job Description; curriculum vitae (CV) with contact information for three professional references; copies of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
  • Review of applications will begin on 1 Nov. 2023 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified

Transylvania University (USA:KY) - Open Field, 18th/19th Century Preferred[]

  • Tenure-track position, teaching in-person classes, beginning August 30, 2024. The successful candidate will specialize in the history of the United States, with preference afforded to candidates focused on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
  • A Ph.D. in United States History, specialization open, is strongly preferred by the start date although ABD candidates will be considered
  • To begin the application process, please submit one PDF that contains all of the following: your curriculum vitae, your unofficial graduate transcripts, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive academic community. This PDF, along with your cover letter, may be submitted by following the job openings link at http://www.transy.edu/jobs.
  • If you are selected to move forward in the application process, you will be asked to provide official graduate transcripts and letters of recommendation at a later date.
  • Please send questions specific to this search to Professor Gregg Bocketti, History Program Director, at gbocketti@transy.edu.
  • Review of applications will begin on 31 Oct. 2023 and will continue until an appointment is made.
  • [Dec 7]: Interview Request
  • Any update on 2nd round?
    • Applied x1

Trinity College Dublin (IRL) - US since 1865 pref. women's/gender[]

  • tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the history of the modern United States
  • This post will be based in the Department of History and affiliated to the Trinity Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies, and we would especially welcome applications from candidates with research interests and teaching experience in the history of genders, women’s history, and/or the history of sexuality/sexualities in any period of U.S. history since 1865.
  • The primary purpose of this post will be to engage in teaching and research in the history of the modern United States within the Department of History, and to contribute to delivering the School of Histories and Humanities’ interdisciplinary M.Phil programme in Gender and Women’s Studies. The successful applicant will have a PhD in History or a related field and must demonstrate a proven ability or evidence of potential to establish a strong record of research and publication in the history of the modern United States, and particularly in the history of genders, women’s history and/or the history of sexuality/sexualities.
  • Applications will only be accepted via http://jobs.tcd.ie Candidates should submit by e-Recruitment: Covering Letter (1 x A4 page), Full Curriculum Vitae to include your list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (including email addresses), Research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next three years – maximum of 2 x A4 pages), Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – maximum of 2 x A4 pages), Outline of a semester-long research-based module suitable for students at either final year undergraduate or M.Phil level (maximum of 2 x A4 pages).
  • Deadline: noon 13 May 2024

Tuskegee University (USA:AL) - African American/Women/Labor[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor in History to begin on 1 Jan 2024. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in History with a background in 19th or 20th century U.S. history. Specializations in African American history, women's history, and labor history is accepted.
  • Close Date: 31 Oct. 2023
  • Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents: Tuskegee University employment application; cover letter; resume/CV; recommendation letters; copies of unofficial transcripts; please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
  • Application link: https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/942

Union College (USA:NY) - Non-TT[]

  • one-year visiting appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor with an emphasis on US History. This position will begin in Fall 2024
  • Teaching load 6 courses/year (3 trimesters).
  • Please upload a CV, a cover letter, and a syllabus for a topical or thematic lower-level course in US history to http://jobs.union.edu. In your cover letter, in addition to describing your research and teaching interests, please also convey how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service might support Union’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. This should include a statement about strategies for making the classroom an inclusive environment. Please provide names and contact information for references when you complete the online application. For shortlisted candidates, an email will be sent automatically requesting that the references upload their letter of recommendation to our system.
  • Review begins: 8 May 2024
  • [17 May] Zoom interviews have begun

University of Alaska, Anchorage (USA:AK) - Non-TT[]

  • multi-year, full-time Term Assistant Professor position, to begin Aug. 2024
  • The department is especially interested in candidates whose teaching emphasizes United States or European History.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will primarily teach Western Civilization and U.S History survey courses, as well as occasional upper-division History courses in the area of their expertise.
  • Review begins: 15 March 2024

University of Alaska, Southeast (USA:AK)[]

  • Tenure track Assistant Professor of History to provide high quality instruction in our interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in face-to-face and distance-delivered formats, to begin Jan or Aug 2024
  • Candidates with expertise in Alaska History, culture and history of Alaska’s Indigenous peoples, local history, and other specializations of interest to Alaska students are especially encouraged.
  • Teaching: Classes include survey-level US and world history offerings, upper-division classes, and the opportunity teach special topics courses in the faculty member’s area of interest.
  • Further information and application materials are available at https://careers.alaska.edu/en-us/job/525088/tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-history and point of contact is Bill Urquhart at wlurquhartii@alaska.edu.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 15 Sept.
    • [Rejection received via email October 17]

University of Central Arkansas (USA:AK) - Arkansas History, non-TT[]

  • visiting assistant professorship in Arkansas history, beginning August 2024
  • Teaching: succesful applicant will teach two diferent upper-division courses in Arkansas history to both elementary/middle-level education majors and history/social studies majors as well as U.S. surveys.
  • Applications must be completed online at https://jobs.uca.edu and must include application letter, c.v., three letters of recommendation, and teaching materials.
  • Review begins: 15 Apr. 2024

University of Cambridge (UK:Eng) - senior hire[]

  • Paul Mellon Professorship of American History, to begin 1 Oct. 2024
  • Candidates will have an outstanding research record in American history, along with the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification
  • Applications - consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, a publications list, and details of three referees - should be made online
  • Deadline: 11 Dec. 2023

University of Cambridge (UK:Eng) - Non-TT[]

  • University Assistant Professor Post-1800 US History [Temporary Cover] - This post is fixed-term until 30 September 2025 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
  • Teaching: The appointee will have undergraduate and postgraduate teaching responsibilities in nineteenth- and/or twentieth-century U.S. history, and will be required to mark assessments in line with the usual expectations for a University Teaching Officer. The postholder may offer an Option course for the MPhil in American History and may be asked to supervise up to 4 MPhil students. They will fulfil an important role in carrying out registration of first-year PhD students and PhD examining; they will also be expected to participate in our doctoral training programme.
  • Deadline: 26 Jun. 2024

University of Durham (UK:Eng) -post-1865, with Env or Medical Hums[]

  • Assistant Professor of American History
  • We welcome applications from candidates with research and teaching interests in (North) American history since 1865 with a specialism in either environmental humanities (environmental history, including built environment / urban history) or medical humanities (history of biomedicine as desirable).
  • Deadline: 5 Feb. 2023

- Applied (anyone heard news of long/shortlisting?)

- [3 Mar] nope nothing here X 2

- [12 Mar] Rejection email saying I was not longlisted

12 Mar - email saying I was longlisted for position

University of Florida (USA:FL) - race/ethnicity in 20th C US South[]

  • full-time, nine-month, tenure-accruing or tenured position at the rank of assistant or associate professor, beginning August 16, 2024, in the field of race/ethnicity in the 20th-century US South.
  • Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in history or a related field by August 15, 2024
  • The successful candidate should be able to contribute to the History Department’s intellectual growth and emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative research. The applicant’s scholarship and teaching record should underscore race/ethnicity in the 20th-century US South (broadly defined) and draw on data-assisted research methods, such as text-mining, geographic information systems, computer-aided design, digital history, or AI-assisted analysis.
  • Teaching: Teaching responsibilities include upper-division and graduate courses in 20th-century Southern history, data-assisted research methods, and US history, including the US history since 1877 survey class. Equally important is the ability to contribute effectively to the department’s graduate program: mentoring graduate students, offering graduate seminars, and chairing and serving on graduate committees (including serving on committees in other departments). Applicants who wish to be considered at the rank of Associate Professor should have an established record of high-quality research and the ability to contribute significantly to graduate education.
  • For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, and (4) and names of three references (the search committee will request confidential letters of recommendation only from candidates selected for its long list).
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2023
  • Interview request received 12 Dec 2023

University of Houston Victoria (USA:TX)[]

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor of United States History, to begin fall 2024.
  • Teaching load: 3/3 (the official assigned load is 4/4, but tenured and tenure-track faculty receive a course release for research each semester) & potential opportunities for additional compensation through summer teaching. Primary teaching responsibilities involve both U.S. history survey courses (pre- and post-1865) and upper-division and graduate courses in the applicant’s field of specialty. Other duties include the pursuit of scholarly and professional activities, the performance of university and professional service, and the completion of other duties that may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
  • Candidates should submit the following: 1) a cover letter relating the applicant’s expertise to the qualifications listed above; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a list of three potential references, with at least one preferably addressing teaching effectiveness; finalists will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation; 4) evidence of effective teaching, which could include student evaluations and/or a statement of teaching philosophy; 5) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. (Official transcripts will be required of all finalists.)
  • Deadline: Review of applications begins 30 May 2024

University of Idaho (USA:ID) - American Environmental History[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor of North American environmental history with expertise in the histories of water and Indigenous knowledge and practice
  • We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests focused on the Pacific Northwest
  • This position would contribute to the curriculum with courses on American environmental history, Indigenous history, and broader North American history courses.
  • Expertise in public history, material culture studies, cultural heritage management, or other forms of community engagement is also preferred.
  • ABDs close to completion are welcome to apply.
  • The successful candidate is expected to actively engage with project participants and stakeholders on the National Science Foundation EPSCoR funded I-CREWS project through July 2028.
  • Applicant materials must include all of the following: 1) cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) 2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Statement of Research) 4) 2-3 page pedagogy statement (upload as Statement of Teaching) 5) writing sample of most relevant publication or manuscript (upload as Other Document 1) 6) list of 3 references
  • Applications must be received by 15 Oct. 2023
  • Applied x1
  • [4 Jan 2024] Job ad reposted on Higher Ed Jobs.

University of Iowa (USA:IA) - Non-TT, Modern[]

  • Visiting Assistant Professor in Modern American history; This is a one-year, non-tenure track position, with possibility of renewal up to three years.
  • Teaching: 4/4: Preferred candidates will be prepared to teach undergraduate classes in American Women’s History or the History of the US in the World, general education classes, as well as courses tailored to their own research specialization.
  • Applicants must submit the following materials online—http://jobs.uiowa.edu/, reference Requisition #75219: 1)Letter of application, 2)CV, 3)Teaching statement and summary of teaching evaluations, and 4)Names and contact information for at least two references.
  • Review begins: 1 May 2024
  • Any updates? 17 May 2024
  • Rejected 31 May 2024

University of Louisiana - Lafayette (USA:LA) - Late 19th/Early 20th Century[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor of late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century U.S. history.
  • The preferred applicant will specialize in one or more of the following teaching and research fields: gender, environmental, Louisiana, Indigenous, and/or public history
  • They will teach undergraduate courses, specialized graduate-level courses, and courses that complement our other departmental offerings
  • Ph.D. by the time of appointment is required. Teaching experience and publications are desirable. Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with a diverse student population. Applicants are expected to describe in their cover letter their commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment through their research, teaching, and/or service activities.
  • Review of applications will begin 15 Feb. and continue until the position is filled.
    • First round interviews are over. Anyone hear back about second round?

University of Minnesota (USA:MN) - Immigration [Advanced Assistant/Associate/Professor][]

  • Rudolph J. Vecoli Chair in Immigration History.  The appointment will be a full-time, 12-month appointment at the rank of either Associate Professor with tenure or Professor with tenure (advanced Assistant Professors meeting requirements for tenure at the University of Minnesota will also be considered)
  • Responsibilities include half-time service and teaching in history (a total of two courses over two semesters, at the undergraduate and graduate level) and providing primary vision and leadership as Director of the Immigration History Research Center (IHRC), an endowed, interdisciplinary unit in the College of Liberal Arts.
  • We seek candidates with teaching experience and research expertise in U. S. immigration history in any period from the 19th century through the 21st century and demonstrated intellectual breadth in thinking globally about migration flows and patterns. We are especially interested in public-facing scholars who engage questions of racial justice, who connect historical patterns and practices with contemporary debates about immigration, asylum, and refugees, and climate related migration, and whose research has the potential to enter into conversation with other fields of history that are represented in the department, including legal and labor history, histories of race, gender, and sexuality, indigeneity, colonialism, empire, and historical memory
  • The responsibilities of the director of the IHRC include providing intellectual and programmatic leadership to IHRC activities, supervising staff, engaging in community outreach, and fundraising
  • Applications must be submitted online at the Application Page at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/356783.  The posting number is 356783. The following materials must be attached to your online application: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a one-page statement describing your vision for the Vecoli Chair and Director of the IHRC that also briefly addresses your administrative experience, and 4) a representative body of writing samples. We will seek letters of recommendation for those advancing to interviews. Other additional materials may be requested from candidates at a later date.
  • The priority deadline for application materials is 16 Oct 2023.

Has anyone heard anything back about this position since applying?

University of Montevallo (USA:AL) - African American/Women[]

  • Tenure-track position in history at the level of assistant professor, beginning Fall 2024
  • Preference will be given to applicants with specialization in United States and African American History; experience in Women’s History is desirable as well
  • Candidates must be able to teach a variety of undergraduate courses within their specialization to include World Civilizations, U.S. History Survey, and upper-level electives.
  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. from an accredited program in history. Applicants who are ABD will also be considered with evidence that they will complete their Ph.D. by the date of employment. Official transcripts will be required at interview, and three reference letters from individuals familiar with the applicant’s work are required.
  • Review of applications will begin 9 Oct. 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
  • Please address correspondence to John Bawden, Ph.D., Chair of Search Committee.

University of Nebraska at Omaha (USA:NE) - US[]

  • Non-Tenure Track, Visiting Assistant Professor of History; US History
  • Secondary field open
  • Teaching Load: the successful candidate will be expected to teach the first half of the U.S. History Survey (up to 1865) and upper-level courses in their area of specialization.  The successful candidate will teach a 3/4 load and is invited to participate in department programming.
  • Applicants must have their dissertation and all other work for a Ph.D. in history or a closely related field completed and approved by August 1, 2024. All applications must be submitted online via UNO’s Human Resources website https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/20244. Please submit the following: Cover Letter addressing the candidate’s classroom experience, teaching philosophy, and approach to diversity, equity, & inclusion, C.V., three Letters of Recommendation, Optional: Other Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (i.e., syllabi, sample assignments, evaluations, peer-reviews)
  • Review of applications will commence on May 1, 2024.
  • Inquiries can be directed to: Dr. Danielle Battisti, Department Chair, Department of History, dbattisti@unomaha.edu.

University of North Alabama (USA:AL) - US & Public[]

  • Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of History; US History/Public History
  • Secondary field open.
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 Teaching responsibilities will include US History surveys, advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialty, as well as the development of online courses.
  • To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4386946/tenure-track-assistant-professor-us-history-public-history. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter (signed, detailing teaching/research interests), resume/CV, teaching statement (two pages max, including a list of courses taught/prepared to teach), teaching evaluations (two sets max), sample syllabus for an undergraduate-level public history course, and an article-length writing sample of scholarly work at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references. In addition, this position requires submission of a one-page diversity statement, the details of which may be found here - https://www.una.edu/humanresources/files/employment/deistatements.pdf.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad.

University of North Texas (USA:TX) - non-TT[]

  • Full-time, continuing lecturer position in United States history to begin in Fall 2024.
  • We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in some aspect of the history of race, ethnicity, indigeneity, and/ or gender and sexuality. Otherwise, the area of specialization for this search is open.
  • A Ph.D. in history or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required.
  • All applications must be submitted electronically via the UNT faculty career site at: https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/77655 (Applications and/or application materials not submitted through this website will not be considered). All applicants must submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a list of names and contact information for three references to be contacted for letters of reference, and at least one sample syllabus.
  • review begins 1 Feb. 2024

University of North Texas (USA:TX) - Texas and/ or Texas and Southwest Borderlands[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of Texas and/ or Texas and Southwest borderlands to begin Fall 2024.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter, a CV, a chapter-length sample of their research, and the names and contact information for three references.
  • Applications should be submitted through the UNT job portal.
  • The search committee will begin reading applications on January 16, 2024.
  • Received rejection email the end of February 2024

University of Oxford, (UK:Eng) - 2 posts, non-TT[]

NB: these low paid posts may not qualify for some forms of work visa; please check before applying

  • Two one-year, full-time, fixed-term Departmental Lectureship in American History within the University of Oxford, Faculty of History
  • These appointments will fulfil teaching needs arising from a period of academic leave resulting from external funding and are not renewable. Applications are invited from scholars with active research and teaching interests in American History regardless of the period, even though at least one of the posts will give preference to a candidate with teaching and research expertise in 20th Century US History.
  • Deadline: noon 21 Jun. 2024
    • Intend to interview 5th July.

University of Oxford (UK:Eng) - Non-TT[]

NB: at the lower end of the payscale this position may not be eligible for some forms of visa sponsorship. Please check when applying.

  • Clive Holmes Fellowship in History, a six year Fixed-Term Fellowship in US History (post-1776), to begin 1 Sept. 2024
  • Although applications from specialists in any time-period after 1776 will be eligible, the College wishes to appoint a candidate whose core interests lie in political, religious, or intellectual history.
  • Teaching: Organising and delivering the teaching of LMH undergraduates for eight hours (unweighted) per week; Liaising with and being responsible to Governing Body alongside the two permanent Tutorial Fellows in History; Meeting undergraduates at the start of each term to confirm arrangements for the term’s work; Setting and marking Collections (internal College exams); Writing end of term reports on the performance of your undergraduates; Supervising undergraduate dissertations; Acting as personal tutor for one of the undergraduate year groups; Liaising with other Fellows and Lecturers in History and with joint schools in History, as well as with the Senior Tutor as regards the teaching of your undergraduates.
  • Deadline: noon 14 Mar. 2024
  • Intend to interview week commencing 14 April.

University of Oxford, Rothermere American Institute (UK:Eng) - non TT, admin heavy[]

  • Director of Academic Programmes, Fixed Term (3 years) from September 1 2024
  • We are seeking a dynamic and imaginative individual with an academic specialism in US history and a record of effective teaching and administration to join the Rothermere American Institute (RAI) as our new Director of Academic Programmes.
  • The Director of Academic Programmes will be responsible for running the RAI’s programme of public lectures and events. They will deputise for the RAI Director when needed - chairing events, welcoming visitors, representing the Institute and supporting the Director in providing strategic direction and management of the Institute – while working closely with our small but highly effective professional services team. They will take principal responsibility for all aspects of summer school organisation, including recruitment of teachers, developing the academic content, and taking day-to-day responsibility for its smooth running. They may also teach on the summer school programme if appropriate. In this aspect of their role, the Director of Academic Programmes will work closely with both the RAI Director and the Director of the Kinder Institute at the University of Missouri. Over the full academic year, the responsibilities of the post will be split 50:50 between the summer school and other RAI leadership roles.
  • There may be opportunities to do a small amount of teaching in the University of Oxford, subject to the agreement of the RAI Director. Any such teaching would be separately remunerated and would not form part of the duties of the post.
  • Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 170445 or via this link direct to the advertisement, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found. For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.
  • Deadline noon local time 16 Feb. 2024
    • Shortlisting is expected to take place week ending February 23. Interviews will be held in person and are expected to take place on March 8.

University of South Florida (USA:FL) - 19th/20th Century[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of US 19th-20th Century, with a start date of August 7, 2024
  • While subfield is open, we are particularly in interesting in scholars working in the history of race, the US South, the American West
  • Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.
  • Your cover letter and resume, plus any other requested material, must be in one attachment. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
  • When applying, please attach a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, evidence of successful research, and provide names and contact information for three references.
  • Posting End Date: 2 Dec. 2023, with initial review of applications beginning 11 Dec. 2023.
  • First round screening- 15 Feb

University of Southampton (UK:Eng) - Non-TT[]

  • 12-month Lecturer in American History Fixed Term until 31 Aug. 2025
  • We wish to appoint a lecturer with expertise in American race relations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Teaching: You will deliver existing teaching on the BA History and the MA History, as well as new teaching on the MA Global Challenges, up to approximately 9 hours of teaching per week. You will be assigned a mentor to support you with your teaching and your research plans. You will also contribute to the life and administrative running of the History department. In this role, you will deliver two existing modules – Ragtime: The Making of Modern America (year 2, 15 credits) and Racism and Resistance: From slavery to BLM (year 1, 30 credits) - as well as making contributions to core modules in all three years of the BA History. You will also make contributions to team taught modules on the MA History and the MA Global Challenges. We value collegiality, enthusiasm, and an interest in interdisciplinary work.
  • Deadline: 10 May 2024

University of Sussex (UK:Eng) - Pre-1900[]

  • Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in American History (pre-1900)
  • With expertise in the area of North American history broadly conceived, the successful candidate will add chronological depth and, potentially, geographical breadth to our existing teaching and research strengths in US history and American Studies. The postholder will also contribute to interdisciplinary modules in American/US history, politics and culture. While candidates with expertise in any area of the history of North America pre-1900 are encouraged to apply, we particularly welcome applications from scholars of the history of race, ethnicity and/or slavery; the history of indigenous peoples and cultures; the history of the Black Atlantic.
  • Deadline: 17 Sept. 2023

University of Texas at Austin (USA:TX) - US-Mexico Borderlands[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor studying the US-Mexico Borderlands broadly defined to begin Fall of academic year 2024-25
  • We seek historians with expertise in legal history, gender and sexuality, migration studies or immigration policy, cultural history, Indigenous/Native American history, and/or comparative and relational studies of borderlands
  • Applicants must upload a letter of interest, CV, teaching portfolio, and up to 3 representative publications or writing samples. Three letters of recommendation and additional materials may be requested after initial review of applications.
  • Applications must be received no later than 31 Oct. 2023
  • For questions regarding the application process, please contact Zhandra Andrade (z.andrade@austin.utexas.edu). Questions about the positions can be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Walter L. Buenger (w-buenger@austin.utexas.edu)
  • Jan 27: Conducted on-campus interviews

University of Texas at Austin (USA:TX) - Texas History [Senior Hire][]

  • Tenured Professor or advanced Associate Professor, to begin in the fall of academic year 2024-25
  • The position is intended for candidates with an interest in promoting the study of Texas and Southwest borderlands history and a demonstrated ability to communicate academically rigorous historical findings to the public.
  • Qualified applicants will be considered for appointment as holder of an endowed professorship.
  • Applicants must upload a letter of interest, CV, and up to 3 representative publications or writing samples. Letters of recommendation and other additional materials may be requested after initial review of applications.
  • The committee will begin reviewing applications on 31 Sept. 2023 (ed. note: ???) and continue until the position is filled.
  • https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/121719
  • Jan 27: Conducting on-campus interviews soon

University of Texas at Dallas (USA:TX) - West/Southwest History [Senior Hire][]

  • Anne Stark Watson and Chester Watson Distinguished Professorship in History. This appointment is for an Associate Professor or Full Professor of the History of the American West or Southwest
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • Applicants should upload the following via the online application: Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position. Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments. A writing/publication sample; and Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.
  • For full consideration: 20 Dec. 2023

University of Texas, Rio Grande (USA:TX) - Non-TT U.S. History before 1865 w/British or Modern Europe[]

  • lecturer for a three-year non-tenure track position to begin in Fall 2024.
  • The ideal candidate will have specialized in U.S. History before 1865 with a minor field or substantial graduate training in one of the following areas: England and the British Isles, or Modern Europe.
  • Teaching: Primarily responsible for teaching U.S. History survey courses. The candidate may also be asked to teach advanced courses in their area of specialty.
  • Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, evidence of effective teaching, and names of three references at time of application. Letter of interest should address candidate's qualifications for the position and how those qualifications would contribute to student success at UTRGV. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4794732
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 15 Feb.

-[Early Dec.] Zoom interview requested

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (USA:WI) - 19th/20th Race/Borderlands/Public History[]

  • Assistant Professor of Nineteenth or Twentieth Century US History. We are especially interested in applicants who can teach in the following areas: Race/Ethnicity, Immigration, Borderlands, African-American or Latinx History, and Public History. The position begins in August 2024
  • The successful candidate will be able to teach a freshmen-level world history course and freshmen-level US history surveys as part of their regular rotation, in addition to upper-level courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is a 4/4.
  • ABD candidates may apply but must have their degree completed by the contract start date in August 2024; if not, they will be hired on a one-year contract with the understanding that their degree will be completed before January 2025 in advance of their first scheduled review.
  • Online submission of the following documents: cover Letter/Letter of Interest; statement of teaching philosophy; curriculum Vita; name and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later time); copies of unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position) ; additional materials may be requested at a later date from applicants
  • Applications received by 30 Oct. 2023 are ensured full consideration
  • [Dec 7] any news?
    • Complete silence here
  • Phone interview mid January.
  • [Feb 20] any news of in-person interviews?
    • On-Campus interviews scheduled for next few weeks
  • Applied x1
  • Search is concluded.

Virginia Military Institute (USA:VA) - Military/Cold War [Associate Professor][]

  • Tenure-track associate professor for the George J. Collins Chair in Military History.
  • The Collins Chair is especially well suited for a rising mid-career scholar with an ongoing record of research and publication in Cold War history.
  • Teaching: Two courses per semester including small seminars (capped at 12 cadets) in the successful applicant’s area of specialty and a regular two-semester sequence: U.S. Military History To 1919 and U.S. Military History Since 1919 (with enrollment capped at 22 cadets.)
  • The primary service obligation is directing the John A. Adams ’71 Center for Military History and Strategic Analysis. The annual six-figure operating budget supports conferences, a Cold War oral history project, faculty research, sponsorship of competitions for outstanding articles and dissertations in military history, and other initiatives consistent with the center’s mission. The position requires service to the Institute and department and support for The Journal of Military History in addition to the duties enumerated above.
  • Applicants must have an earned doctorate in history and possess significant teaching experience in military history at the college level. The most attractive applicants will possess significant administrative experience—preferably in an academic context.
  • Applicants must complete an online state application and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and an unofficial transcript of all graduate course work on-line at: Adams Center Director-Job Application
  • In addition to the materials submitted online through this website, applicants should have three letters of recommendation (including comments on teaching) submitted via InterFolio Dossier or sent via email to shaferdp@vmi.edu. Samples of scholarship not available in JSTOR may be sent as scanned documents via email to shaferdp@vmi.edu.
  • Applications will be accepted until close of business Friday, 18 Aug 2023.

Wabash College (USA:IN)[]

  • tenure-track appointment as Byron K. Trippet Assistant or Associate Professor of History to begin July 1, 2024.
  • Teaching load is 3-3. Candidates should be qualified to teach a wide variety of courses in U.S. history. Candidates with expertise in transnational history of the Americas, digital history, African diaspora, and/or Indigenous histories are particularly encouraged to apply as we seek to meet the needs of students in the twenty-first century job market increasingly defined by technology and public engagement. The department is committed to teaching world history as a background for regionally defined diverse histories.
  • Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement that discusses how you can help to diversify the history department curriculum, writing sample, email addresses of three recommenders through which to solicit recommendations, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
  • Review begins: 11 Oct. 2023 with a hard deadline of 23 Oct.

Applied x2

[Nov. 9] Interview request.

[Nov. 20] any word on campus visits?

[Dec 1-8] campus visits took place

[Dec 21] finalist accepted the offer for the position

[Jan] new hire backed out of contract - search failed

Weber State University (USA:UT) - American West/Utah[]

  • Tenure-track Historian of the American West at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning January 2024 (or July 2024). The desired candidate will be required to teach Utah history. Preference given to candidates who also specialize in historically marginalized communities in U.S. History.
  • The teaching load is four courses per semester. The successful candidate will be required to teach at least one GenEd U.S. course per semester, senior-level Utah history and other upper division courses in their area of specialization as scheduled.
  • PhD in History is required prior to appointment. ABD candidates may apply, however, the PhD must be in hand by January 1, 2024 or July 1, 2024, depending on contract start date.
  • Close Date: 30 Sept. 2023
    • [20 Oct. 2023]: Invitation for Zoom interview (x2)
    • [6 Dec. 2023] Any updates?
    • [Feb 2024] Position filled per website
    • Applied x1

Wofford College (USA:SC) - Non-TT[]

  • Visiting assistant professor in the Department of History for the 2024-25 academic year
  • A Ph.D. in U.S. history by the time of the appointment in August 2024
  • Teaching Load: In the fall of 2024, the visiting assistant professor of history will teach two sections of HIST 111 (US History to 1865) and two sections of HIST 112 (US History since 1865). There is typically a maximum of 24 students enrolled in each 100-level History course. In the spring 2025 semester, the visiting assistant professor of history will teach a total of three sections of HIST 111 or HIST 112 and one upper division class from the department’s existing U.S. history classes.
  • Application materials should be sent to search committee chair Dr. Mark Byrnes (HistorySearch@wofford.edu) ... Application materials include: (1) a cover letter explaining the ability to teach the required courses (including relevant teaching experience), (2) an academic CV (with names of references) and (3) a statement of teaching philosophy.
  • Deadline: 24 Mar. 2024

African American[]

Auburn University (USA:AL)[]

  • tenure-track appointment in African- American History at the assistant professor rank, to begin 16 AUg 2023
  • Period and specialization within African-American history are open.
  • Teaching: The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in U.S. history and their area of specialty and in the World History core curriculum.
  • A Ph.D. in History, American Studies, or Africana Studies or related field is required at the time employment begins. Advanced doctoral candidates whose dissertation defense will be held prior to the position appointment date are encouraged to apply.
  • To apply for this position, please visit https://www.auemployment.com/postings/40875. Applicants will be required to submit a letter of interest, vita, a short writing sample (such as an article or chapter), and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Graduate transcripts, and sample syllabi, if available, may be requested in the later stages of the search.
  • Review begins: 23 Oct. 2023 and continues until position filled.
    • [Nov 27] Interview request

Bates College (USA:ME) - Non-TT[]

  • two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of History with a specialization in nineteenth-century U.S. and African-American history beginning August 1, 2024.
  • teaching load: 5 courses/ year Courses include a survey course (Rise of the American Empire) as well as an upper-level seminar and three mid-level courses related to the candidate’s areas of expertise that complement the existing curricular strengths of the college. Each year at least three of these courses will be cross-listed with the Africana Program.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and a sample syllabus. Applicants should also anticipate providing two letters of recommendation in the event that they are invited to an interview. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
  • Review begins: 19 Apr. 2024

Boston University (USA:MA) - Pre-1900[]

  • Tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the history of the African American experience prior to 1900
  • This position will be joint between the History Department and the African American and Black Diaspora Studies Program.
  • We seek candidates with expertise in any aspect of the pre-1900 African American experience, including Afro-Indigenous History and Atlantic World
  • applicants should submit to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25120: a cover letter detailing teaching and research interests, a C.V., and three letters of recommendation. We encourage candidates to address in these materials their past and future contributions to diversity and inclusion in their teaching, research, and other professional activities. Further materials will be requested of short-listed applicants. Preliminary virtual interviews will be conducted in October.
  • Deadline: 15 Sept. 2023
    • [September 25] - Received an email from the committee for a Zoom interview in early October.
    • Oct 13 - campus visit invitations are out
    • x2 Oct 13- received campus visit invitation.

Drake University (USA:IA) - Open Field[]

  • 9 month tenure track assistant professorship in African American History, to begin Aug. 2024
  • Teaching: 3/3 with a 2/3 load in the first year/fall semester for tenure-track hires without credit toward tenure, "Courses our selected candidate can anticipate teaching include, but are not limited to: African American History to 1877, African American History Since 1877, African American History through Popular Films, African American History as Public History, African American Political Thought"
  • Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV/Resume, (3) a 1-2 page diversity statement, and (4) three letters of recommendation. Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.
  • For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2023
    • Anyone notice this listing disappeared from Drake's website?
    • I believe this search is cancelled, gone from Drake's website and all application links lead to an error message (
    • This search was rescinded due to funding issues (I contacted the chair of the search committee via email)
    • yes - I was sent the following email on September 13: “Thank you for your interest in the Assistant Professor, African-American History - 998787 position at Drake University. Due to some budgetary challenges, the decision has been made not to fill this position at this time. We very much appreciate the time you took to apply and hope that you remain interested in Drake University. As we recalibrate this year, it is likely we will repost this position next year. We hope you will still consider this an attractive position at that time. Again, thank you for your interest in Drake University. We wish you the best in your professional endeavors. Sincerely, Drake University Human Resources”

Drew University (USA:NJ) - 18th/19th Century US in Africana Context[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor of 18th and 19th century U.S. history within the broader Africana context.
  • We seek candidates who have depth and breadth in the study of 18th and 19th century United States history and its Africana context, and who are passionate about innovative teaching within a liberal arts context.
  • The successful candidate should also be prepared to work actively with the Africana studies program in terms of mentorship and co-curricular engagement with students.
  • To apply, submit the following materials: cover letter; curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching interests; a statement that briefly describes how your scholarship, background, or life experiences would advance Drew University’s commitment to diversity; a job paper, example of scholarship or published article; contact information for three references, at least one of whom can address teaching experience. The committee will request reference letters only for semi-finalists in the search process
  • Application review will begin on 15 Oct. 2023 and will close on 15 Nov. 2023
  • [ 8 December] Interview requests issued.

East Carolina University (USA:NC)[]

  • Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
  • The successful candidate will have an active research agenda and will possess a background in public history, cultural resources, and/or museums associated with the African American experience in the American Southeast.
  • A PhD in History or closely related field is required at time of application.
  • For appointment as an Assistant Professor, candidates must have a conferred PhD and have indicators for success in building a robust, independent research program, effective teaching and advising, and service to the department. For appointment as an Associate Professor, candidates must fulfill the requirements of the appointment of Assistant Professor, including a conferred PhD, and demonstrate consistent achievements in research productivity, teaching, and professional service that would further enhance the reputation of the university. Well-qualified applicants may be appointed with tenure if they meet criteria in the departmental unit code; applicants seeking tenure at initial appointment must have a distinguished and sustained record of teaching, research, and service.
  • Deadline: 30 Jan. 2024
  • [March 7] any updates?

Georgetown University (USA:DC)[]

  • full-time, tenure-track joint-appointment faculty position in African American History since 1865 at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2024 (Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Fellow and Assistant Professor of African American History/African American Studies)
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • Ph.D. in History, African American Studies, or American Studies must have been earned within the last two years (May 2022-June 1, 2024)
  • Submit the required application materials per the instructions on Interfolio Website posting apply.interfolio.com/133733 - Cover Letter, CV, Research Statement, Writing Sample (15-20pp), Three letters of recommendations, Candidates should include, in either their cover letter or a separate statement, a description of their commitment to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching/mentoring, research, and/or service. This commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion can be demonstrated in many ways, including: scholarship/teaching that focuses on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and/or a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through service activities.
  • Deadline: 30 Oct. 2023
    • [Nov 30] Any news?
    • [Dec 5] No news yet
    • [Dec 7] Rejection received

Lincoln University (USA:MO) - African American/African Diaspora/African History[]

  • Full-time, 9-month faculty position in African American History, The African Diaspora, and/or African History
  • The subfield is open, but a secondary field in Gender or Women's History is desirable
  • The successful candidate will be an engaging, student-centered teacher who will teach courses ranging from U.S. and/or World History surveys to a variety of upper-division and graduate offerings in their area of specialization
  • If interested, submit the following: Cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy statement; unofficial Transcripts; three professional references
  • For inquiries, please contact Dr. Micah Wright at wright1@lincolnu.edu
  • Review of applications will begin 1 Dec. 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Middle Tennessee State University (USA:TN)[]

  • Full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#126360) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2024
  • A terminal degree in history or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. Applicants with expertise in African American or Caribbean women’s history may receive special consideration.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to teach surveys of U.S. History, African-American History, and undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. In addition, they will collaborate with faculty and students in our nationally recognized public history program.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 9 Jan. 2024
    • [2Nov] application portal says review begins 9 Nov. FYI
    • [28 Nov] request for letters sent out
    • [Nov 30] Zoom interview request received
    • [Jan 11] Any updates?

Rhodes College (USA:TN) - non-TT[]

  • Two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of African American History on a 12-month contract, to begin August 2024.
  • Qualified candidates must be trained in oral history. Preference will be given to candidates who have research interests in Memphis, the Mid-South region, or the American South. The successful candidate must demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching and scholarship at a liberal arts college and will be expected to mentor undergraduates research fellows. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in History, Africana Studies, or a related field by August 2024.
  • Teaching: Teaching responsibilities will include two courses a year related to the work of the Institute. One of these courses will be in oral history. Possibilities for additional research support include summer research funds and travel funds. Collaborative teaching and research opportunities exist with several departments and interdisciplinary programs, including Anthropology and Sociology, Art and Art History, Educational Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Music, Religious Studies, and Urban Studies.
  • Please apply online at Careers at Rhodes. A complete application will include: 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a teacher and scholar to a liberal arts college environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a separate statement that addresses how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service will contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values; 4) the names and contact information for three references.
  • Review begins: 15 Feb. 2024 and will continue until position filled.

Scripps College (USA:CA) - Pre-1900 US History/African Diaspora and the Atlantic World[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor in U.S. history before 1900, with research and teaching expertise in the African diaspora and the Atlantic world, beginning in the academic year 2024-5
  • Candidates whose research and teaching interests also address gender and sexuality are especially encouraged to apply. The position is shared by the Intercollegiate Department of Africana Studies and the Scripps Department of History
  • Ph.D. in History or Africana Studies with a historical emphasis required by position start date. Evidence of teaching experience and teaching excellence are also required. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the college's goal of improving higher education for underrepresented students. Towards that end, applicants should submit a brief (one page) statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  • Applicants should submit the following materials online at http://apply.interfolio.com/125936: cover letter, CV, the names of three references, article- or chapter-length writing sample, DEI statement, and teaching portfolio (including two sample syllabi and evidence of teaching experience and excellence). Letters of recommendation will be requested for short-listed candidates. For matters other than the submission of materials, contact Professor Andrew Aisenberg, Chair, History Search Committee, at aaisenbe@scrippscollege.edu.
  • Review of applications will begin 1 Oct. 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
    • [Oct 31]: Request for more materials
    • [Nov 3]: Request for Zoom interview
    • [Dec. 11]: Campus invite
    • [Feb. 9]: Any offers yet?
    • [Feb 10]: I haven't heard anything
    • [Feb. 14]: Have not heard anything either

Southeast Missouri State University (USA:MO) - Urban and African American[]

  • The ideal candidate for this position would excel in teaching courses specifically in United States Urban History and contributing to our service course needs.
  • This candidate will also regularly offer lower-level African American History courses, upper-level courses specifically contextualizing the African American experience, and other specializations that complement the department’s strengths.
  • Possible secondary area of specialization to include US women’s history, labor history, social history, or methodology that complement the department’s strengths
  • Demonstrated ability, or willingness, to complement departmental initiatives in digital humanities
  • To apply, submit the following items online by clicking on the position you wish to apply for at the below link, then click on the apply button at the top of the page:  https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/promotionaljobs
  • Required documents: letter of interest addressing required position qualifications; statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda (maximum 1-page total); current curriculum vitae; unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted); contact information for three professional references
  • To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 31 Oct. 2023
    • [Nov. 16] Email that basically says they have not decided on who to interview yet.
    • [Nov. 27] Interview Request

The Citadel (USA:SC) - Open Field[]

  • Tenure-track position in African American History at the rank of Assistant Professor
  • Teaching responsibilities will include upper-level, general education, and graduate courses. The standard teaching load is four classes per semester. Course reductions are often available.
  • Ph.D. by date of employment is strongly preferred.
  • In addition to the online application a complete c.v., transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be uploaded. The salary is competitive. For any questions, please contact the chair of the search committee, Professor Kerry Taylor, at taylork1@citadel.edu.
  • Applications should be submitted by 15 Nov. 2023
  • To apply, visit https://jobs.citadel.edu/cw/en-us/job/496445/assistant-professor-african-american-history
    • [10 Dec] Zoom interview request
    • [12 Jan] Invitation for campus visit.

Trinity University (USA:TX) - pref. 19thC[]

  • tenure-track position in African-American history with an anticipated start date of August, 2024.
  • We seek candidates with expertise in African-American history, specialization open. We especially welcome applicants whose research or teaching interests cover the 19th century, as well as candidates with a passion for undergraduate education and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy.
  • Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by September, 2024 in history, African-American Studies, or other related fields. It is preferred that candidates have evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
  • Teaching Load: 5 courses/year
  • To apply, go to https://trinity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Trinity_University/job/Trinity-University-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-African-American-History_JR100505?jobFamilyGroup=d065843291d601021156859e24a40000. You will need to upload the following materials: CV, Cover letter (Please include a list of 3 references. We will ask for letters of recommendation and additional materials after the first round.), A diversity statement of 250-500 words that responds to the following prompt: “Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please describe your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in your teaching.”, A teaching statement of 250-500 words that responds to the following prompt: “Please describe your teaching philosophy for teaching African-American history at the undergraduate level, and your experience in applying or future plans to apply that philosophy in the classroom.”
  • review begins: 9 Oct. 2023 and continues until position filled.
    • [26 Oct. 2023]: Request for Additional Materials
    • [13 Nov. 2023]: Have they moved on to zoom interviews yet?
    • x4 [14 Nov 2023]: I have not heard anything since submitting my materials
    • [17 Nov 2023] Interview Request. (and just when I figured it was done for!) x2
    • [7 Dec 2023] Campus visit request!

University of Arkansas (USA:AR) - Open Field[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor in African American History to start in August 2024
  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach the two-course sequence “African American History to 1877” and “African American History since 1877,” as well as offer instruction in areas of specialization.
  • To apply, please supply a c.v., a letter of interest, the names of three references, and an academic excellence statement that explains how the candidate envisions their teaching philosophy/experience and/or research/scholarship interests serving a diverse student population to create an inclusive learning environment
  • Completed applications received by 25 Oct. 2023, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Todd Cleveland, at tcclevel@uark.edu.
    • [Nov 28] Interview request [x2]
    • [Jan 9] Interview on Dec. 19, any word on campus visits?
    • Offer made and accepted.

University of California Santa Cruz (USA:CA) - 19th/20th Century[]

  • Assistant Professor in African American history. We seek applications from outstanding candidates whose research and teaching interests focus on the 19th and/or 20th centuries.
  • Given the departments developing focus on empire and transnational history, we welcome applications from scholars whose teaching and research address other sites in the African diaspora.
  • Ideally, the scholars research and teaching interests will intersect with one or more of other current department strengths such as womens, gender and sexuality history; history of science and medicine; environmental history; and public history.
  • Potential areas of research specialty include, but are not limited to, social and community-based movements; Black feminist and queer movements; slavery and/or emancipation; Black abolitionism and internationalism; Black indigeneity and Black/indigenous relations; immigration to the US from Africa, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; diasporic cultural and media production; and the development of African American expatriate communities.
  • Document requirements: curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.; cover Letter - letter of application describing your research and teaching experience; teaching statement; statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Initial screening of applicants will be based only on the cover letter, the teaching statement, and the statement on contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • To apply, visit https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01610
  • Initial review 15 Nov. 2023
    • (Jan 3): Any news? — Heard through the grapevine that they have already done campus visits.
    • Jan 11 - the previous poster is mistaken. they sent requests for zoom interviews today. it would be nearly impossible to have held campus visits by early january with thanksgiving and winter breaks being so soon after the nov 15 deadline
    • Feb 12 - any word on campus visits post-zoom interview?
    • Feb 13 - ^Received an email that campus visit invites would soon go out. (I had a Zoom interview but did not get a campus visit.) Good luck!

University of Louisiana - Lafayette (USA:LA)[]

  • tenure-track assistant or associate professor of African American History.
  • Teaching: The preferred applicant will teach graduate and undergraduate African American history courses, specialized graduate-level courses, and courses that complement our other departmental offerings
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 8 Jan. 2024.
  • FYI This job ad was reposted on H Net on 12 Nov

University of Maryland (USA:MD) - Era of Emancipation/Reconstruction[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on African Americans in the Era of Emancipation and Reconstruction.
  • Applications should be submitted online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/110114 and include: a 3-4-page letter of application (describing scholarly research agenda and teaching philosophy and experience, including experience in mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students); a curriculum vitae; a writing sample (one article or book/dissertation chapter); contact information for three recommenders who will be asked to submit their references online
  • Applicants are asked to address in their letter of application their past or potential contributions in teaching, mentoring, research, or service toward building an equitable scholarly environment and increasing access or participation of individuals from historically underrepresented groups.
  • For best consideration, please ensure that all application materials are uploaded by 3 Nov. 2023. Inquiries may be sent to the chair of the search committee, Professor Elsa Barkley Brown, at barkleyb@umd.edu. Applications must be submitted online.
    • [Dec 8]: Request for more materials
    • [Jan 3]: Request for zoom interview

University of Mississippi (USA:MS) - Twentieth Century w/African American Studies[]

  • Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin August 2024.  This joint appointment is open to candidates with a research and teaching interest in Twentieth-Century African-American History
  • Faculty hired in this position will teach a 2:2 load with undergraduate and graduate courses in both History and African-American Studies, as well as supervise graduate students in History.  The tenure granting department will be History, with teaching duties split between the two units.
  • The online application should include: 1) curriculum vitae 2) cover letter indicating research and teaching interests 3) contact information for three references. To be considered, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in history or related interdisciplinary field, or hold ABD status with expectations of degree completion prior to August 2024.
  • Review of applications will begin on 1 Nov. 2023 and continue until the position is filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. We welcome all search related inquiries at history@olemiss.edu.
  • [Nov. 8] Interview Request + Request for Writing Sample

University of San Diego (USA:CA) - Gender/Women/Africana Studies[]

  • Tenure-track position in African American History with an emphasis on Africana Studies, Gender Studies, or History of American Women at the rank of Assistant Professor.
  • The successful applicant will be expected to teach and publish in African American History. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses as well as upper-level courses in the area of specialization
  • We are particularly interested in candidates whose teaching, research, and mentoring will advance the interests of African Americans and communities of color. This position carries a 3-3 teaching load.
  • Candidates are asked to submit the following materials: Letter of application with reference to cluster areas of interest; Curriculum vitae; One-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy; Research Statement and sample of scholarly work; Two-page Statement about Diversity in which will be described a) values with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion, b) experiences working with diverse populations and/or issues that affect diverse populations, and c) a description about the commitment to address diversity and inclusion in teaching and research; Contact information for three references who will be sent links to upload letters. For questions please contact Michael Gonzalez, Department Chair and chair of the search committee, michaelg@sandiego.edu. If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu
  • To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/496406/assistant-professor-in-africanamerican-history
  • Deadline: 15 Sept. 2023
    • [Oct. 19] Anybody hear anything here?
    • Oct 22 - they've extended invitations for Zoom interviews

University of Washington (USA:WA) - Open Field[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor to specialize in African American history.
  • Areas of focus may include but are not limited to: the long twentieth century; racism, gender and sexuality; legacies of enslavement; Black freedom movements; comparative Black diasporas; policing and the carceral state; as well as corollary topics such as racial capitalism; U.S. imperialism; African Americans in the U.S. West; and environmental history
  • 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 of applications will begin 1 Oct. 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Moon-Ho Jung, chair of the search, at mhjung@uw.edu if you have any questions.
  • Apply here: http://apply.interfolio.com/128353
    • [Oct 30]: request for more materials
    • [Oct 31]: ^^did you get an email notification? This morning my interfolio had changed and was prompting me to upload additional materials, but now it's gone and my application is marked "complete" again.
    • ^ [Nov 4] Yes, I got email notification from the committee.

Villanova University (USA:PA) - Open Field[]

  • Tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in African American History starting in the fall semester 2024
  • Candidates should be able to teach thematically-based Core History courses of their own creation; two-semester surveys in African American History at both the undergraduate and graduate level; and electives in related areas at both levels, including, potentially, courses in African Diaspora and/or Caribbean History
  • We seek candidates who will contribute to the University's Africana Studies Program and who will build upon some of our department's interests in Public History, Urban History, and Cultural History.
  • The selected candidate will hold a five-year appointment as the Albert R. Lepage Assistant Professor of History which includes an annual research fund.
  • The position begins August 2023. Teaching load 3-2. PhD required at the time the position commences. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2023
  • Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. All applications must include: a) Cover letter of interest. b) Current and complete curriculum vitae. c) Statement of teaching philosophy d) Dissertation abstract and one article or chapter-length writing sample e) Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required if you are chosen for an interview) f) Contact information for three references who will receive a secure email link to upload their recommendations g) Statement of contribution to DEI and h) Statement of contribution to the university's mission [Finalists only].
    • [Nov. 7] Curious if anyone has heard anything here!
    • [Nov 14] Nothing here. X2
    • [Nov 17] Interview request.
    • [Dec 22] Campus invite

Wake Forest University (USA:NC) - Open Field[]

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor in African-American history, beginning July 2024
  • The successful candidate is expected to have completed their PhD by 1 July, 2024. The job carries a teaching load of 9 courses over 4 semesters. Teaching responsibilities include an introductory-level survey course (examples of such classes can be found here), a two semester survey of African-American history from the colonial period to the present, and upper-level history courses in the candidate’s area of specialization that complements department strengths and course offerings
  • Interested applicants should apply via the University’s career website at: http://www.wfu.careers/
  • The application should be submitted as ONE PDF file, which includes all of the following in the indicated order: (1) a cover letter addressing the motivation to join our teacher-scholar community; (2) a CV with contact information for three professional references;  (3) a teaching statement outlining possible course offerings and pedagogical approaches to welcoming a diverse body of students and supporting their engagement in the practice of historical inquiry; (4) a research statement describing plans and potential impact of scholarly pursuits; and (5) copies of graduate transcript(s) (official copies only required upon employment). Letters of reference will be requested only for short-listed candidates.
  • Inquiries about the faculty position or department should be directed to the search chair Professor Simone M. Caron (caron@wfu.edu). Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu.
  • Applications are due on 25 Aug. 2023.
    • [Sept 24] - Zoom interview on Sept 22.
    • [Oct 5] - Rejection email with notice that they have selected candidates for on-campus interviews.

Western Carolina University (USA:NC) - VAP[]

  • one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in African American History to begin in August 2024.
  • Subfields in Public History and/or Atlantic World are desirable.
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 with teaching responsibilities to include courses in pre-1865 U.S. History, African American History surveys, History of Slavery and other upper-level offerings related to teaching/research interests\* To be considered, you must apply online at http://jobs.wcu.edu (Position #2052). Online submissions must include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, a teaching philosophy, and a list of two references with full contact information. Sample teaching materials such as syllabi may be asked for at a later date. For questions or additional information, please contact the Chair of the deparment, Dr. Alex Macaulay at 828-227-3497 or macaulay@email.wcu.edu.
  • Review begins: 15 Mar. 2024

Whittier College (USA:CA) - Open Field[]

  • Assistant professor position in African American U.S. history, with any period considered
  • Individuals who work on the historical intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality and/or other identity categories are particularly welcomed, although we also welcome candidates who bring depth and expertise in new or emerging fields
  • Candidates with teaching experience, whether as instructor or teaching assistant, are particularly welcomed
  • Applicants should submit a letter of application (which describes relevant teaching and mentoring experiences, the dissertation and/or the most recent scholarly project, as well as other appropriate experiences), a brief statement of teaching philosophy, a c.v., a graduate transcript, and two letters of reference. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials to http://apply.interfolio.com/132766
    • [7 Nov] Interfolio has closed the application site
    • [4 Dec] Interview request

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (USA:MA) - Non-TT[]

  • Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in African American and African Diasporic History for 2024-25, to begin Aug. 2024
  • We especially invite scholars working on the United States and the Americas, in any period, deploying transregional, international, comparative, and/or global perspectives and methods. We are particularly interested in scholars with a demonstrated record of teaching who can contribute to the department’s thematic areas of focus in Africana Studies; gender, sexuality, and women’s studies; and/or histories of science, technology, and medicine.
  • Deadline: 15 Mar. 2024
    • [23 Mar] Zoom Interview Request x2
    • second round interviews April 17-19 [x2, declined]
    • 24 April 2025 - offer received, accepted

Yale University (USA:CT) - 20th Century [Senior Hire][]

  • Tenured Associate/Full Professor appointment in twentieth-century African American History with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024
  • Applications are welcome from scholars at the level of associate or full professor
  • Applicants, who must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, should submit a letter of application, C.V., statements of research and teaching interests, and a chapter length writing sample prepared for anonymous reading at https://apply.interfolio.com/129125. Additional materials will be requested at a later stage.
  • Review of applications will begin 1 Nov. 2023 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Please contact Dana Lee, Senior Administrative Assistant, at dana.lee@yale.edu with any questions.
  • 3/11: any updates?

Asian American[]

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA:NC) - Asian American History[]

  • Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the field of Asian American history to begin 1 July 2024.
  • Responsibilities include a teaching load of two courses per semester teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Asian American history as well as U.S. history and/or other field(s) of specialty. Sub-field is open.
  • Ph.D. in hand by 1 July 2024
  • All applications must be made through UNC’s system and must include a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information for three potential references.
  • Review begins: 1 November 2023 and continues until position filled.
    • [16 Nov] Zoom interview scheduled for December, references and writing sample requested
  • Offer made (February)

Canadian[]

Université du Québec à Montréal (CAN) - histoire des Autochtones au Canada-Québec[]

  • Professeur.e en histoire des Autochtones au Canada-Québec
  • L’entrée en fonction est prévue au 1er juillet 2024 sous réserve des autorisations budgétaires requises. L’UQAM recherche des candidates et candidats qualifiés afin de renouveler son corps professoral et assurer un développement de qualité dans tous ses domaines d’activité
  • Doctorat en histoire (ou discipline connexe) avec spécialisation en histoire des Autochtones au Canada-Québec
  • Les personnes intéressées sont priées de faire parvenir par courriel leur dossier constitué d'une lettre de présentation et d'un curriculum vitae en français, détaillés, datés et signés, de trois lettres de recommandation ainsi que d'une copie de leurs trois plus importantes publications à : Madame Lyse Roy, directrice Département d’histoire Université du Québec à Montréal Courrier électronique : roy.lyse@uqam.ca
  • Deadline: 16 Feb. 2024 (5pm)

Latin@/Chican@[]

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, (USA:CA) - Modern Latinx/e and/or Chicanx/e History[]

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern Latinx/e and/or Chicanx/e History, to begin September 16, 2024.
  • Area of specialization beyond this is open, though we are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching investigates (im)migrations, diasporic communities, race, and ethnicity.
  • Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at http://jobs.calpoly.edu and submit it to Requisition #533742.
  • Review begins: 1 Jan. 2024
  • Request for letters on 23 Jan. 2024
  • Request for first interview on 26 Jan. 2024
  • First-round interviews the week of 5 Feb. 2024
    • Received rejection on 14 Feb. 2024 after first-round interview

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona (USA:CA) - Latina/o history and the US/Mexico Borderlands[]

  • Tenure Track assistant professor of Latina/o history and the US/Mexico Borderlands
  • preference for: Time period and field of specialization are open, but preference will be given for candidates with research experience or graduate training focused on California, the American southwest, Ethnic Studies, migration and immigration studies, gender and sexuality studies, Chicana/o history, or digital history related to Latina/o History and the US/Mexico Borderlands; Ability to address Latina/o and Borderlands history in innovative regional, global or comparative contexts and interest in working with colleagues in public history and the history of science, technology, public health, capitalism, and non-violence.
  • Ph.D. in History with exposure more broadly to Latina/o history and the US/Mexico Borderlands from an accredited university at the time of appointment. ABDs are welcome to apply, but such applicants must complete all the requirements for the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
  • A completed application will consist of: a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; a Student Success Statement (up to 2 pages, single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed (please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement). a curriculum vitae comprised of at least those elements specified in the position description and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position; a brief statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 750 words); three recent (on letterhead, signed and dated within the past two years) letters of reference. a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists).
  • Finalists for the position will: be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview;

final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a presentation of scholarly/creative work and a teaching demonstration to faculty and interact with students.

  • For full consideration: 19 Jan. 2024
  • Request for letters on 20 Jan. 2024
  • On-campus interviews at the end of February/early March

Columbia University (USA:NY) - Open Field [Assistant or Associate Professor][]

  • Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured) in the field of US Latinx history to begin 1 July 2024.
  • Candidates may specialize in any period and in any field of US Latinx history broadly conceived, including but not limited to the histories of peoples from Mexico, Central America, and the Hispanophone Caribbean and their descendants in the U.S. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses.
  • Ph.D. in hand by 1 July 2024
  • all applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system and must include a letter of interest, CV, a writing sample of approximately 25 pages, and the names and contact information for three potential references.
  • Review begins:16 Oct. 2023 and continues until position filled.

Applied x2

    • [8 Nov] Request for additional materials
    • [10 Nov] any news on this?
    • [12 Feb] Rejection email; not advancing to next round.

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (USA:TX) - Mexican American/U.S. Latinx[]

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor of History in Mexican American or U.S. Latinx history beginning fall 2024.
  • All subspecialties will receive full consideration, but we are especially interested in critical and innovative scholarship that focus on borderlands, diasporic communities, and/or racial and social justice movements.
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 (9 hours per long semester) The successful candidate will be expected to teach US survey courses, along with upper-level undergraduate courses and courses in our History M.A. program in the candidate’s area of specialization
  • TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. A completed application will include: 1. A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed and includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience 3. Curriculum vitae and unofficial copies of transcripts of graduate coursework 4. Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email address.
  • Deadline: 20 Nov. 2023
  • First-round interviews the week of 4 Dec. 2023.
  • [12 Mar] email from HR search cancelled

University of Kentucky (USA:KY) - Open Field[]

  • 9 month tenure-eligible Assistant professorship in Latinx History in the United States, to begin 1 Aug. 2024
  • Research focus and chronological period are open; We encourage candidates with fluency in Spanish, but this is not required.
  • Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 1), 4) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 2), and 5) a statement on their contribution toward inclusive excellence in teaching, research, professional activities, and/or service (upload as Specific Request 3). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile.
  • Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Anastasia Curwood, Chair, Department of History, University of Kentucky (a.curwood@uky.edu).
  • Review begins 15 Nov. 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.
  • First-round interviews the week of 11 Dec. 2023.
    • Has anyone had their letter of references requested from UK?
    • Yes
  • No information yet about second-round interviews
    • I haven't heard back at all. I suspect they have certainly moved on to campus visits by now.
    • x2 - I haven't heard anything.
    • Any news and/or confirmation that they have concluded the search?
    • [24 Jan] campus visit, Have not heard back
    • [20 March] Offer made and accepted

Washington State University-Vancouver (USA:WA) - With Food and Environmental Justice[]

  • Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Latinx history in the United States (or its immediate borderlands) with research expertise in some combination of agriculture, labor, food systems, race and ethnicity, racism, structures of inequality, migration, or environment.
  • Applicants must demonstrate commitment to underrepresented communities through research, service, teaching, public history projects, and/or community engagement
  • Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: a cover letter addressing qualifications for this position; current curriculum vita; a brief (2 pages) research statement addressing your research focus and methodologies, as well as the broader social applications of your research and/or impact on communities; a brief (2 pages) teaching statement addressing your teaching approaches and philosophies, including ways in which you address issues of educational equity; a brief (1 page) service statement that discusses your past activities and experience as well as your future plans to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, in alignment with WSU Vancouver’s mission, through activities such as mentoring, professional activities, recruitment, outreach, retention, community-based work, and/or committee, task force, or board service; names, addresses and contact information of at least three individuals who can address your history or potential for excellence in research, teaching and service. Letters will be requested at a later point in the search process
  • Formal review of applications will begin 30 Oct. 2023, and the recruitment will remain open until a successful candidate is selected.

[6 Feb: Search concluded with hire.]

Native American[]

College of the Holy Cross (USA:MA) - Non-TT, pre-modern indigenous[]

  • One year Visiting Full-Time Faculty Position in History (Pre-Modern Indigenous History)
  • Teaching Load: 3/3
  • Please submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements listed above, a current curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching, transcripts, and two confidential letters of recommendation. In your cover letter, in addition to describing your research and teaching interests, please address the ways you might contribute to and further the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see​ ​http://holycross.edu/mission​) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Previous experience teaching, mentoring, or advising diverse student populations is an asset. For more information, please visit​ ​http://holycross.edu/diversity​ ... Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/143214. Materials submitted through any other means will not be considered.
  • Review begins: 15 Apr. 2024

Florida State University (USA:FL): Open field, Assistant Professor[]

  • 9 month tenure-track assistant professor position in the history of Native Americans, to begin Fall 2024
  • The areas of specialization and chronologies are open. The successful candidate will be expected to work with the department’s undergraduate and graduate students, supervise PhD candidates, participate in FSU’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Center, and teach two courses a semester.
  • Qualifications: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization required by the start of the appointment in Fall 2024 with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. PhD must be in hand by the start of the appointment.
  • Applicants must upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please note that semifinalists will be required to arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation and to submit a writing sample, e.g. chapter, article, etc. Only completed applications will be considered. Semifinalists will be interviewed via Zoom. Finalists will be invited to campus to present their research.
  • Contact Info: Questions about the search may be addressed to Robinson A. Herrera at rherrera@fsu.edu.
  • Deadline: 8 Nov. 2023

Dec. 11 - a friend had zoom interview

Tulane University (USA:LA): Open Field[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in U.S. Native American history
  • We encourage applications from any time period or geographic region in what became the U.S. Teaching experience preferred
  • This search, along with a concurrent search in U.S. Native American literary studies and the expansion of the program to incorporate Tulane’s strengths in indigenous studies of Latin America, is part of an initiative to build a Native American and Indigenous Studies Program through expanded faculty resources, language learning, and community partnerships
  • The successful candidate will have a tenure home in the History Department and a joint appointment in the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program, with teaching and service divided equally between the two units. Tulane’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Program will be comprised of both joint and affiliate faculty; we anticipate that most courses will be cross-listed
  • Applicants’ dossiers should include a letter of application, C.V. and an article-length writing sample. Applicants should submit the names of three references via Interfolio. All applicants must submit their dossiers via Interfolio at this link: apply.interfolio.com/133162.
  • Inquiries can be made to Brian DeMare at (bdemare@tulane.edu). Review of applications will begin 1 Dec. 2023; applications should be received by that date in order to receive full consideration.
  • [22 Dec. 2023] Interview request received [x2]
  • [23 Jan. 2024] Campus visit invitation

University of Michigan (USA:MI) - 1500-1860 [Open Rank][]

  • 'University year' open-rank tenured or tenure-track position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) in Indigenous North American History, 1500-1860, to begin Aug. 26 2024
  • Teaching Load 2/2 Areas of teaching responsibility include introductory, upper division, and graduate classes on Native American history; U.S. history surveys; courses on the colonial, revolutionary, or early national period; and other upper division courses in their area of specialization.
  • Qualified persons should submit preliminary application documents as email attachments to hist.executiveassistant@umich.edu under the subject line “Native American History ARHI Position.” Please include the following components (each submitted as a separate PDF file): Cover Letter addressed to the Chair, Native American History Search Committee. Please be sure the cover letter includes: Your name and address; your email address and phone contact information. Curriculum Vitae. Writing Sample (limit to 25 pages) Persons whose applications are selected for further review will be individually asked to provide additional documents, including, but not limited to,: evidence of teaching excellence, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a diversity statement, additional writing, letters of recommendation, and a statement of current and future research plans.
  • For full consideration: 1 Nov. 2023
    • [Nov. 16 - Interview requested]
    • [Job Talks scheduled back in December]

University of Oregon (USA:OR) - Mexico Borderlands and Indigenous Histories, Pre-1848[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor specializing in pre-1848 Mexico, its northern borderlands, and the region’s indigenous histories
  • The successful candidate will offer both survey and topical courses in the histories of Mexico and the Mexico-U.S. borderlands before 1848, including indigenous histories. The Department is especially interested in candidates whose teaching, research, and mentorship would complement and support the Latin American Studies, Latinx, and Native American and Indigenous Studies programs, as well as the University of Oregon's efforts to become a Hispanic-serving institution
  • Applicants must apply to the University's academic recruitment website at: https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532006/assistant-professor-of-history-mexicoborderlands-indigenous-histories-pre1848
  • Required documents: a curriculum vitae; cover letter; teaching portfolio demonstrating excellence or potential for excellence according to the University of Oregon’s criteria; materials may include syllabi, student evaluations, sample assignments, or others. https://teaching.uoregon.edu/resources/professional-inclusive-engaged-and-research-informed-teaching-uo; writing sample (e.g., a working paper, such as a full dissertation or dissertation chapters, or a published paper, such as a book or peer-reviewed article). Applicants may submit more than one writing sample that fits the criteria; statement addressing the candidate's contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. This statement might discuss the candidate's understanding of inequities in academia faced by historically underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, evidence of successful mentoring, teaching, or outreach aimed to reduce barriers for underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, and/or specific plans for how the candidate could contribute to departmental goals to create a diverse and inclusive community through current campus programs or new activities, or through national or off-campus organizations.  For more information on the statement and how it is assessed, see: https://provost.uoregon.edu/expected-practices-ttf-searches; contact information for three references. Please be sure to enter email addresses for your references accurately as we'll be reaching out directly to them to request letters of recommendation.
  • Closing Date: 15 Sept. 2023

Whitman College (USA:WA) - Indigenous American West[]

  • Tenure-track position in Indigenous Histories of the North American West, beginning August 2024, at the rank of Assistant Professor
  • Field of specialization in History or Indigenous Studies is open, but candidates must demonstrate engagement with historical analysis and methodologies. The department particularly welcomes candidates with Indigenous community lived experience.
  • We are looking for a colleague who will offer courses – of their own design – at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels that will fully center narratives of Indigenous peoples, while interrogating the very categories of “North American” and “West/Western.”
  • To apply, go to http://apply.interfolio.com/129123. The online application will prompt you to submit all of the required materials: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; separate statements addressing the candidate’s teaching interests and scholarly agenda; graduate transcripts; and evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The committee will solicit three letters of recommendation from applicants who reach the interview stage.
  • Review of applications will begin 15 Sept. 2023
    • [5 Oct]: Interviews scheduled.

US in the World/International[]

Hartwick College (USA:NY) - US and world[]

  • full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2024, pending final administrative approval. We seek candidates with expertise in US and the World, with preference given to those with demonstrated teaching experience in modern US history as well as global history or a non-US field.
  • Teaching Load: 20 credit hours a year, including in the 4 week January term "Specific teaching assignments will include US History, 1877-Present and Global History, 1750-Present as well as upper-division courses and seminars in the candidates’ fields of expertise."
  • All applicants are asked to submit the following materials with their online applications: a cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and addressing teaching philosophy, teaching interests, and research interests, including evidence of teaching and scholarly excellence, a curriculum vitae including contact information for three professional references (these should include a current or former supervisor). This is uploaded into the resume section of our hiring system, a statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will support Hartwick College’s Diversity Statement, three letters of reference from your academic referees, sent directly by them to acadaff@hartwick.edu, with the position title and your name in the Subject line. Please note that candidates selected for interviews will be asked to provide a writing sample such as a book chapter, dissertation chapter, or journal article. They are not required at the time of initial application.
  • for full consideration: 3 May 2024
  • [May 8] First round interview invitation received.

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (USA:TX) - U.S. and World History, non-TT[]

  • 9 month non-TT Assistant Professional Professor of History beginning Fall 2024
  • Professional faculty positions are non-tenure-track but may be renewable and promotable.
  • Teaching Load: 5/5 to include both halves of the U.S. history survey (which breaks at 1865), and both halves of the world history survey, with priority given to world history through 1500. The successful candidate will be able to offer periodic upper-division courses in their field of specialization.
  • A completed application file will include: A letter of interest addressing qualifications listed above, including evidence of teaching effectiveness in relation to the U.S. survey, the world survey, and teaching underserved students; A curriculum vitae; Sample syllabi for one U.S. and one world history course; Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses (letters of recommendation may be requested after initial review).
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 15 May.
    • Search Committee member here: the ad closing time was mis-entered into H-Net. The posting is open until March 15, not May. H-Net should now be up to date.

University of Mississippi (USA:MS) - 20th Century/International Affairs[]

  • Tenure-track appointment with an area of specialization in History of International Affairs in the 20th century, beginning August 16, 2024
  • Teaching responsibilities are two courses per semester. Offerings include a turn in the US History survey and undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of expertise. Of particular importance is demonstrated ability to contribute to the graduate specialty in War, Peace and International Affairs
  • A Ph.D. in the history of 20th century U.S. International Relations at the time of appointment is required.
  • All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and teaching statement. To guarantee consideration, applications must be received by 20 Nov. 2023

University of South Florida (USA:FL) - US and the World, 1848-Present[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of U.S. and the World, 1848-present
  • To apply please visit https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf. Candidates should submit a cover letter addressing research, teaching, CV, and names and contact information of three references. Position is open until 10 Oct. 2023, review of applications begins on 25 Oct. 2023.
  • Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Your cover letter and resume, plus any other requested material, must be in one attachment.
  • [20 Dec.] Three finalists have been invited for a campus visit

University of Virginia (USA:VA) - senior hire[]

  • W. L. Lyons Brown Jr Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Diplomacy and Statecraft, in the history of “The United States and the World since 1865.”
  • The strongest candidates will have a distinguished record of scholarship on the diplomatic, international, military, imperial, economic, or transnational history of the United States. We seek applicants whose work examines global processes in which the United States is imbricated, for example, global development, forced migration, global health, war and military occupations, the environment, human rights, decolonization, north-south economic relations, or transnational social movements.
  • Applicants are invited to describe their undergraduate teaching in the field, and they should discuss their potential contributions to the History Department’s robust Ph.D. program. Ideally, applicants would demonstrate some knowledge of foreign languages and show familiarity with archival sources outside the United States. We would be especially interested in scholars whose work examines U.S. engagement with Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, or Africa. We welcome applications from scholars at the rank of full professor or advanced associate who can be promoted to full professor upon appointment. Apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/132691. Please submit the following: 1) a cover letter describing your research, teaching, and service, including how your skills and experiences could advance the University's ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally interconnected world; 2) a current curriculum vitae; and (3) the names of three scholars in the field who may be contacted for letters of reference.
  • Review begins: 15 Jan. 2024

Colonial/Antebellum[]

Baylor University (USA:TX) - Early America [Associate/Full Professor][]

  • The Department of History seeks to fill a position at the rank of Associate to Full Professor in Early American History to start August 1, 2024
  • Will be a scholar with teaching experience and a research profile commensurate with R1 history departments. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of published scholarship, a demonstrated research agenda, teaching experience, the ability to attract and mentor doctoral students, and a willingness to seek external funding. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose scholarship engages religion and American culture. The successful candidate will be active in the Jewish or Christian tradition.
  • Please submit the following initial materials electronically via Interfolio: (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) an official transcript for the highest degree conferred, and (d) a list of three references with contact information. At a later time, applicants considered for interviews will be asked to provide a response to Baylor's Christian mission. Recommendation letters from references will also be requested at this time.
  • For questions about the application process, please contact Dianne Reyes, Office Manager, at Dianne_Reyes@baylor.edu. For questions about the position, please contact Barry Hankins, Search Committee Chair, at Barry_Hankins@baylor.edu.
  • To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/126160
  • Deadline: 15 Sept. 2023
  • supplementary materials requested
  • Campus visits

Bowdoin College (USA:ME) - Early North America[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor position in early North American history (broadly defined, including Indigenous history and the Caribbean), beginning July 1, 2024
  • The successful candidate will develop a curriculum centered in early modern North American history to 1815. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching think expansively about early American history and who can offer courses that reflect the interests of our increasingly diverse student body
  • Please submit 1) a cover letter that details your scholarly research agenda, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and your commitment to inclusive excellence in the classroom; 2) a curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
  • Review of applications will begin on 1 Oct 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
  • [any update on this search?]
    • [nope, I haven't heard anything]
    • [me neither]
  • [still nothing? Although I imagine the events of last week put things on pause...]
    • [29 oct] they reached out about Zoom interviews
  • [21 Nov] Any word on campus invites?
    • [21 Nov] None yet. They did say they might have to push the committee meeting to this week, but who knows.
  • [28 Nov] Any word yet?
  • [28 Nov] Nothing… [x2]
  • [Nov 29] Campus invites went out last week
  • Offer made and accepted

California State University San Bernardino (USA:CA) - 18th/19th Century[]

  • The History Department at California State University, San Bernardino seeks to hire, at the rank of Assistant Professor, an historian of 18th-early 19th century United States History with an emphasis on Race, Ethnicity, and/or Gender and interest in Public History.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and research experience in 18th-19th century United States History with an emphasis on Race, Ethnicity, and/or Gender. Candidates with experience in public history institutions such as museums and archives and those who apply decolonization and incorporate community engagement in their work are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Please submit: curriculum Vitae; cover Letter that includes: a statement of your teaching interest/philosophy and a statement of your research experience/plans; if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching; unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment); reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation; 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. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process; 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).
  • Formal review of applications will begin 1 Nov. 2023
  • Job ad was deleted in early September for some reason
    • [17 Oct] The job is cancelled due to budget issues. I contacted the chair for some details on preferred format and he informed me that due to budget issues they will not be hiring to that position anymore.

Clark University (USA:MA) - Early America[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor of early American history to begin fall 2024
  • The successful candidate will have an additional specialization in Native American history, Indigenous history, or Latin American history.
  • We seek a historian with the ability to teach courses at all levels of our undergraduate curriculum including introductory courses in early American history and more specialized courses for advanced undergraduates in early American history and Native American history, Indigenous history, or Latin American History. In addition, applicants should anticipate contributing to the training of MA students in the department's accelerated degree program and Ph.D. students in Holocaust and Genocide history.
  • For full consideration submit a letter of application, C.V., summary of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference no later than 30 Sept. 2023. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Professor Amy Richter, Chair, Early American History Search Committee at EarlyAmericanHist@clarku.edu. Applicants' statements should detail how their scholarship and teaching will support the success of students from different and underrepresented racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds and further Clark's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may also choose to submit a separate diversity statement.
    • [17 Oct] Interviews Scheduled
    • [16 Nov] On campus visits have been scheduled

Illinois State University (USA:IL) - Early America[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor in early American history, beginning August 16, 2024
  • Specialization is open, but candidates should be able to teach courses on the revolutionary and early national periods. Candidates with a focus on the trans-Appalachian West are encouraged to apply.
  • Required Applicant Documents: a letter of application that includes a summary of current and future scholarship, teaching interests and experience, and ability to work effectively with a broadly diverse student population.; C.V.; a chapter-length sample of scholarship.
  • For full consideration, complete applications should be received by 15 Oct. 2023. Review of applications will begin on October 16 and continue until the position is filled or withdrawn.
    • [14 Nov. 2023]: Interview request sent out.
    • [8 Dec. 2023]: Campus visit invites sent out.

Louisiana State University (USA:LA) - Early America[]

  • Tenure-track position in colonial or early North American history (pre-1800)
  • Sub-field is open, but we welcome candidates whose expertise includes the histories of race, slavery, or settler colonialism in the colonial American, Caribbean, or Atlantic context
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their qualification, a CV, a list of three references, and an article or chapter-length writing sample. Please attach all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.
  • Application deadline is 15 Oct. 2023
    • [2 Nov. 2023]: Rejection e-mail stating that they've selected candidates for Zoom interviews.

Texas Tech University (USA:TX) - Early Republic[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor in Early U.S. History with an emphasis on the era of the Early Republic
  • All interested applicants must apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers (click on ‘Faculty’ and 'Search openings' then enter requisition number 34593BR) and upload a CV and cover letter. After a preliminary review of applications, selected candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference and a sample of scholarly work.
  • Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Mark Stoll, Search Committee Chair, at Mark.Stoll@ttu.edu. Review of applications will begin on Monday Oct. 16 2023
    • [11 Nov. 23]: Request for additional materials.
    • [22 Nov. 23]: Interview request.
    • [3 Jan. 24]: Has anyone heard about campus interviews? Did anyone get details about the timetable?
    • [17 Jan 24]: Campus invite
    • [19 Feb 24]: Offer made and accepted

United States Naval Academy (USA:MD) - Early America[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor specializing in early American history. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in history or a closely related field and be U.S. citizens
  • Specialization within this subfield is open, but the committee welcomes applicants with expertise in borderlands and/or Native American history
  • The successful applicant will be expected to teach a survey course in world history or American naval history as part of the institution’s core curriculum
  • Interested candidates should send: A letter of application that addresses their qualifications, research, and teaching interests; a statement that asks an applicant to discuss their experience with or commitment to teaching and mentoring students from across the country and come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences; curriculum vitae that includes all undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education and experiences; three (3) letters of recommendation that address both teaching and research abilities; the names and contact information of three (3) persons that we may contact as references. The same individuals may serve as writers of letters of recommendation and as references; a brief course outline or a sample upper-level course syllabus appropriate for an undergraduate college.
  • These materials should be addressed to Prof. Sharika Crawford, Chair of the Early American History Search Committee at early-american-search-group@usna.edu.
  • Applications will be reviewed beginning 2 Oct. 2023
  • Additional materials requested (Writing Sample and Research Statement) - 10 Oct. 2023
    • Additional materials requested - 17 October 2023
    • Interviews conducted in late November.
    • Dec. 15 - Candidates not advancing to campus visit notified.

University of Oxford, Brazenose College (UK:Eng) - Early American, senior hire[]

  • Associate or Full Professorship in Early American History (1760-1860)
  • We are looking for a proven scholar and talented teacher whose research and teaching specialism is in the history of British North America and the United States between 1760 and 1860. The successful candidate will be a team player but also able to work on their own initiative. Beyond that geographic and chronological frame, we have no further preference for a research specialism. However, it is essential that the postholder is willing and able to play a leadership role in developing Early American History at Oxford and in the research culture at the Rothermere American Institute. We are looking for a candidate who will be able to take a leading role in Masters teaching and supervise research students in this area.
  • Deadline: noon 2 Feb. 2024
    • Interviews are expected to take place on 19th and 20th February 2024. The selection process will include a presentation to an audience of faculty colleagues, ECRs and PGRs in the Faculty of History and an interview with the selection committee. The presentation will be delivered the day before to the interviews so candidates will be required to be present for both days

University of Texas at Tyler (USA:TX) - pre-1815[]

  • tenure track Assistant Professor position specializing in early American history (pre-1815).
  • Teaching Load 3/3: The successful candidate will teach courses on Colonial America, Revolutionary America, US History survey courses, and other courses within the candidate's field of research. The successful candidate will join an academically vibrant community, making impactful contributions to teaching, research, and community service.
  • Required Application Materials - A single PDF document containing a (1) letter of application detailing teaching and research interests, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) the names of three references is required to apply. Important Instructions: When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file. Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”. If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
  • Review begins: 23 Feb. 2024

Virginia Military Institute (USA:VA)[]

  • tenure-track Assistant Professor in early American history (the area of research specialty is open), to begin August 1, 2024
  • Minimum requirements include an earned Ph.D. in history by July 2024. If the doctorate is not presently in hand, applicants should specifically address when the defense will be held and the dissertation completed. Prior teaching experience is desirable. VMI expects faculty members to maintain an active scholarly agenda in their specialty and the Institute offers generous research and conference travel support.
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 teaching responsibilities include both halves of the U.S. history survey and upper-division courses in the candidate’s area of specialty. The teaching load is 3/3—with two preps—and sections limited to a maximum of 22 students.
  • Applicants must complete an online state application and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of references, and an unofficial transcript of all graduate course work on-line at: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/ec67100a-4945-42d1-b0f7-fb50aa5da845 Candidates invited to interview via Zoom will be asked to submit additional materials, including letters of recommendation. Please do not mail hard copies of letters of interest, curricula vitae, application forms, or any other application material directly to the department. Questions should be directed to Mark Boonshoft, boonshoftmd@vmi.edu.
  • Deadline: 6 Nov. 2023
    • Does anyone know if this ad is just a formality for an inside hire? VMI has a VAP working in this field, feels like an inside hire.
      • VMI hired an external candidate; search finalized and offer accepted [March 2024]

West Point

    • desperate to know what’s happening with this job. It’s advertised as a genocide & Holocaust job. Any news?
    • Not sure of recent developments, but I received a rejection email really fast from this search (before the end of November), sooner than any others; interpret that as you will:)

Nineteenth Century[]

Bard College (USA:NY) - Non-TT[]

  • two-year visiting professor of U.S. History at the assistant level, beginning in Fall 2024.
  • Priority will be given to applicants specializing in historical periods before the early 20th-century.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be able to teach survey and advanced courses that also will be cross-listed in the American Studies program. ... Candidates will be expected to be able to offer American history survey courses
  • To apply, please submit a cover letter describing current research and teaching experiences, a resumé, a sample of written work (no more than article or chapter length), sample course syllabi for one survey and one specialized course, student evaluations (if available), and three names of references who might provide letters of recommendation to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/142943).
  • Review begins: 26 Mar. 2024
    • intend to interview by Zoom or Skype

University of California-Los Angeles (USA:CA) - Open Field[]

  • Tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in nineteenth-century United States history.
  • The department welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08677 to upload their information for this position.
  • Documents should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching; a statement of research; the authorization to release information form; and three letters of recommendation. A statement addressing the applicant’s past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also required.
  • The deadline for submitting applications and required documents is 1 Nov. 2023. Applications will be reviewed immediately thereafter.
  • Any updates?
    • Nothing here; eagerly awaiting any news.
    • Interview requests went out a few weeks ago
      • Were those requests for this position, or for the labor studies job?
      • ^ Asking the same question, desperately hoping that comment is referring to the labor studies job :(
      • they interviewed candidates on zoom several weeks ago for the 19th century history position.
      • Was not invited to interview, and received an unsigned rejection email from the application system last night.

University of Richmond (USA:VA) - Civil War/Reconstruction Era South [Senior Hire][]

  • William Binford Vest Chair in History, to begin Fall 2024. The successful candidate must be eligible for appointment at the rank of full professor, but applications from advanced associate professors who would be eligible for promotion are encouraged to apply
  • We seek a colleague with an outstanding record as a teacher-scholar of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras whose work advances the study of the political, social, and/or cultural history of the US South
  • Apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu. Applicants will be asked to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter that includes a discussion of their past accomplishments and goals for research, teaching, and service. Candidates that advance to the interview stage may be asked for sample syllabi, samples of scholarship, a statement of teaching philosophy, letters of reference, and other materials.
  • Please address any questions about the position to the search committee chair, Pippa Holloway (phollowa@richmond.edu).
  • Review of applications begins on 20 Oct. 2023 and continues until the position is filled.  
    • any news?

Twentieth Century[]

Arizona State University (USA:AZ) - Teaching[]

  • full-time, benefits eligible, career-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor with a focus on twentieth century U.S. history, to start July 1, 2024
  • Teaching: The program’s teaching obligations include online graduate courses in history such as historical methods, research seminars, and electives in the candidate’s area of expertise. Of particular need are courses on Readings in 20th Century US History, Non-Fiction Writing, Gender History and/or History of Migration. The position's service includes mentoring online MA students, service to the online MA program committee, as well as participation in SHPRS’ faculty governance. The successful candidate will also be expected to liaise with university faculty and administrators and external community partners as needed.
  • To apply, candidates must submit application materials online at apply.interfolio.com/133408. Application materials should include the following: 1. a cover letter, stating qualifications; 2. a CV, clearly identifying areas of specialization and competence; 3. names and contact information for three references; 4. a teaching portfolio/evidence of teaching excellence including one-page teaching philosophy, up two syllabi, and up to two course reviews by colleagues.
  • Deadline: 15 Nov. 2023

Franklin and Marshall College (USA:PA) - Open Field[]

  • Tenure-track position in the Department of History beginning August 2024. The rank will be Assistant Professor or Instructor depending on qualifications.
  • We are interested in candidates who can teach the Modern US History survey from 1865-present, as well as upper-level courses in the post-Civil War period and 20th century.
  • We have a strong interest in candidates who can engage with one or more of the following programs: Africana Studies; Business, Organizations and Society; Economics; Environmental Studies; Government; Latin American and LatinX Studies; Public Health; Public Policy; and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
  • Candidates must submit the following items electronically via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/129896): a cover letter; curriculum vitae; graduate transcript(s) (unofficial copies are fine); a holistic statement on your approach to inclusive excellence in teaching and student success; a research statement; teaching evaluations and/or observations; and the names of three references (NOTE: letters of reference will be solicited at a later stage, and once they are solicited referees will need to supply them within two weeks). For full consideration applications should be received by 9 Oct. 2023.
    • Interfolio changed to say letters are now required (it had previously said they would be requested at a later stage)—curious if any recommenders have been contacted?
    • Email exchange with department administrator stated no additional materials are needed at this time.
    • any news?
    • first round interviews took place during the week of October 30
    • Fellow Interviewees....any sense on when campus visits might go out?
      • If memory serves, I believe the plan was to send invites within two weeks of interviews, with intention for campus visits to take place before end of Fall semester. Good luck to all!
    • [14 Nov] Any news?
      • Nothing X2
    • Still no news?
    • [17 Nov] Nada, unless they are moving reaally slow, I figure you and I are out.
      • Same
    • [Dec 21] rejection email received saying "the History Department has filled this position and that our search is now concluded"

Georgia College and State University,(USA:GA)[]

  • 20th Century of the United States Historian
  • Hiring preference will be given to faculty with demonstrated interest in teaching and research related to the history of foodways and/or digital history, who demonstrate an understanding of Georgia College & State University’s mission, and who are enthusiastic about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.
  • Teaching Load: 4/4
  • Interested candidates should apply online at: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&&Page=HRS_CAREERS_FL (Job ID 267496) The application requires a letter of application, vita, transcripts, and list of three references with contact information. Additional queries should be directed to Dr. Jessica L. Wallace (jessica.wallace@gcsu.edu).
  • Review begins: 15 Feb. 2024 (ad posted 12 Feb)

New Mexico State University (USA:NM) - Open Field[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor of twentieth-century U.S. history, beginning in August 2024. We especially welcome applications from candidates whose expertise could include public history, borderlands history, and/or digital history.
  • Apply on institution website: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states
  • Application due: 27 Oct. 2023
  • Any news? Request for letters received.
  • [7 Dec 2023] - Any updates on this search? Zoom interviews held this week.
  • Dec. 28: Any news?
  • Jan 10: Any updates?

Rutgers University-Camden (USA:NJ) - With Public History[]

  • Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2024.  To apply for the job, please go to this link:  https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/212909
  • We seek a hire who will complement the department’s existing strengths: adding to our graduate Public History offerings; offering undergraduate Public History courses; contributing to our offerings in 20th-century US history post-1945.   
  • We seek candidates with a strong publishing record, an active research agenda with the potential to secure external funding, a commitment to effective teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The department seeks faculty with experience or interest in developing courses with civic engagement and experiential learning components.
  • Interested applicants should send a CV, a cover letter describing their research agenda and teaching philosophy, name and contact information for three references, a chapter or article-length writing sample, and a diversity statement. The diversity statement should specifically address how the applicant has demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusiveness in scholarship and teaching and how their background and experiences have prepared them to positively impact Rutgers-Camden’s ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse student community. Applicants should also discuss their activities and/or future goals to promote an inclusive and equitable environment that values diversity.
  • Review of applicants will begin on 27 Nov. 2023 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
    • Applied x 4
    • 12/4: Interview request (x2)
    • 12/5: Interview request
      • Had applied and received immediate request for letters of rec, did this precede the interview request?
      • Not the above poster, but I took the immediate request for letters (which I got the day of applying) to mean that they messed up in not indicating in the job ad that they expected them up front. (No interview here fwiw.)
      • Different poster than all of the above: I did not receive a request for letters on the day of applying, and no interview here.
      • Yet another poster different from the above. I included info of letter writers in my application. Have not heard from them that they received letter requests.
      • I gave Interfolio emails, but never got requests for letters at my Dossier acct.
    • Any updates from those who interviewed?
      • [5 Jan] Nope nothing here
      • [5 Feb] Haven't heard, but imagine they have moved on by now!
        • [5 Feb] my assumption as well

Vassar College (USA:NY) - Non-TT[]

  • one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in 20th-Century US history.
  • Teaching Load: 2/3 Field of specialization is open, but the successful applicant will be able to offer courses in 20th-Century US history (except military or diplomatic history).
  • Candidates should submit:-Letter of application-CV-Three recommendation letters-A brief teaching statement-An unofficial graduate transcript. Applications should be addressed to Prof. Robert K. Brigham and submitted online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3767 . PhD is required or must be in hand by start date. Address any questions to Prof. Robert K. Brigham via email at: robrigham@vassar.edu.
  • Review begins: 15 Apr. 2024
  • [30 April] Rejection email received after zoom interview last week, position is filled

University of Mississippi (USA:MS) - With Southern Studies[]

  • Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2024
  • This joint appointment is in 20th c. U.S. History with a concentration in the American South.  Additional subfields may include public history, oral history, and/or African-American history.
  • The online application should include: 1) curriculum vitae 2) cover letter indicating research and teaching interests 3) contact information for three references. To be considered, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in history or related interdisciplinary field, or hold ABD status with expectations of degree completion prior to August, 2024
  • Review of applications will begin on 15 Nov. 2023 and continue until the position is filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established.
  • Received my first round interview request December 4, 2023

University of Maine (USA:ME) - Open Field[]

  • Tenure-track, academic-year, assistant professor in 20th Century U.S. History
  • Experience in digital history is preferred.  The candidate’s research interest and teaching expertise should complement the History Department’s existing strengths, which include digital and spatial history
  • The successful candidate must be able to teach a survey of US History since 1877 and develop courses on 20th Century US history by their second year of appointment
  • To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three references with contact information.  The cover letter should directly address your experience and qualifications for the position as described above.  Further materials, such as transcripts, writing samples, examples of digital research or teaching, and letters of recommendation, may subsequently be requested.  Materials must be submitted via HireTouch at the webpage https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=82907
  • Review of applications begins 15 Nov. 2023.  To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by that date.  Screening interviews will begin no earlier than December 11, 2023 and campus interviews no earlier than January 1, 2024.  The anticipated start date for the position is September 3, 2024.  For questions about the search, please contact the History Department chair, Stephen Miller at stephen.miller@maine.edu.
  • Any updates?
  • [Dec 9] None here, anybody else?
  • [Dec 17] Nothing
  • [Dec 18] nothing here either
  • [Jan 6] Interview request received
  • [Mar 21] rejection email

University of Nevada, Reno (USA:NV) - Non-TT, United States history before 1877[]

  • Non-Tenure Track, Twelve-month Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in United States history before 1877.
  • The position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.
  • The duties of this position include teaching two regularly scheduled courses per semester as arranged in consultation with the department chair. The fellow will be expected to teach US History survey courses, in addition to their choice of upper-division HIST courses listed in the UNR Catalog on such topics as Nevada and the West, environmental history, gender and sexuality, Asian American history, or science, technology, and society, depending on their specific areas of expertise. In addition to teaching, the fellow is also expected to advance their own research agenda, direct undergraduate theses and graduate independent studies as requested, and serve on departmental committees.
  • The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.
  • First review of applications will begin after April 30, 2024

Trinity College Dublin - Modern United States, Women & Gender[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of 20th Century U.S. History, with a minor concentration in Gender and Women's history
  • Application review begins 13 May. 2024
  • The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint a talented individual to a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in the history of the modern United States. This post will be based in the Department of History and affiliated to the Trinity Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies, and we would especially welcome applications from candidates with research interests and teaching experience in the history of genders, women’s history, and/or the history of sexuality/sexualities in any period of U.S. history since 1865.

Utah Tech University (USA:UT) - With Women & Gender/Native American/Military/Global History[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of 20th Century U.S. History, with a minor concentration in at least one of the following subfields (in no particular order): Gender and Women's history, Native American history, military history, or global history (Africa, Latin America, Middle East)
  • Application review begins 18 Oct. 2023
  • Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population)
    • [30 Oct. 2023]: Invitation for Zoom interview
    • [19 Dec. 2023]: Email notice not selected for further consideration
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