Assistant Professor of History

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The Department of History in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Early American History (before 1850) to start in August 2026. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. Applicants should have an active research agenda with strong prospects for publication. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in American history by the time of appointment. The position carries a 2/2 teaching load. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 'Early Republic, 1789-1828,' 'Antebellum America,' and the first half of the American history sequence, 'History of the American People to 1877,' as well as offer instruction in areas of specialization (all specialties are welcome). The successful candidate will also be expected to direct research in the graduate and honors undergraduate programs, as well as demonstrate a commitment to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• PhD in history from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment.
• Evidence of, or a demonstrated potential for, an active research agenda and/or scholarly activity.

Nice To Haves

• Documented excellence in teaching.
• Service to the field, preferably at the national level.
• Nationally recognized publications in the field.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Early American History, including 'Early Republic, 1789-1828,' 'Antebellum America,' and 'History of the American People to 1877.'
• Direct research in the graduate and honors undergraduate programs.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees