Assistant Professor of History

Tennessee Tech University • Cookeville, TN

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About The Position

Teach both halves of the United States survey sequence and upper division course in African American history. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Requirements

• An earned PhD in History from an accredited institution by August 1, 2026
• Must demonstrate expertise and the ability to teach African American History and History of Race/Ethnicity in the United States
• Must have experience teaching at least one course in the U.S. History survey sequence and must be able to teach both halves of the U.S. History Survey sequence
• Must have the ability to teach courses in our existing African American history curriculum and develop and teach upper-division history courses in race and ethnic history in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital history
• Experience teaching both halves of the United States Survey sequence and additional subfields that augment existing departmental specialties
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative undergraduate education
• Ability to contribute to graduate and professional degree programs
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with students, faculty, and other university personnel
• High engagement with majors and the community is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaching both halves of the U.S. History survey sequence
• Developing and teaching upper-division courses related to African American History and History of Race/Ethnicity in the United States, and other specialty areas as needed
• Develop and fulfill courses in African American, Civil Rights, and Race history in the United States
• Maintain a teaching philosophy and preferred instructional methods compatible with department goals and resources
• Relate effectively with students, faculty, and other university personnel
• Maintain an active research agenda with discernible results
• Teach an equivalent of 12 hours per semester
• Advise and mentor students on academic and vocational matters
• Mentor student groups
• Perform departmental administrative duties as assigned
• Serve on university committees, as assigned

Benefits

• Salary Commensurate with education and experience.
• Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2026.
• The University offers a competitive benefits package.
• Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays.
• Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
• Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree