Assistant Professor of History

Montana Tech•Butte, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Department and Montana Technological University are seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. This position is campus-based and begins August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in American History (U.S. History I & II), and World History (Western Civilization I & II, and 20th-Century World History I & II), in addition to courses in the candidate's areas of expertise. The normal teaching load for this position is 9 credits per semester. The IAS department serves the General Education needs of the campus and houses interdisciplinary majors alongside colleagues in Philosophy, Literature, Communication, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, and Political Science. Faculty members are expected to pursue research and other scholarly work, and to engage in service activities. The successful candidate will also advise students and may contribute to student recruitment, course creation, curriculum design and reviews, and student success efforts.

Requirements

Earned PhD in History (or a closely related field). ABD candidates will be considered, with the degree conferred by July 1, 2027.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate survey courses in both American History and World History.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Montana Tech as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience in college level History courses.
An established research program with peer reviewed publications and scholarly productivity at the university level.
Previous experience with student success, advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.
Ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate History courses including, but not limited to: History of Science & Technology, History of Science, Technology, Medicine, & Public Health, History of Nature, Society, & The Environment, Economic & Labor History.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in American History (U.S. History I & II), and World History (Western Civilization I & II, and 20th-Century World History I & II), in addition to courses in the candidate's areas of expertise.
Pursue research and other scholarly work.
Engage in service activities.
Advise students.
Contribute to student recruitment, course creation, curriculum design and reviews, and student success efforts.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
Mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution
Partial tuition waiver
Wellness program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
11 Holidays per year
3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
Life and Disability Insurance
Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees