Assistant Professor of Public History
About The Position
The Department of History at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applicants for a full-time, tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Public History, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach survey courses and public history and will participate in the supervision of M.A. theses and public history projects. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to teach courses in museum studies. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in history or a related field at the time of appointment. Strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, and outreach service is required. Research-active faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor in the department teach a 3-3, 3-1 rotation, with teaching representing 60-70% of the workload; research representing 10% or greater of the workload; and service representing 10-30% of the workload.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in History or a related field
- Experience in teaching, research, service, and outreach
- Applicants who are ABD at the time of application will be considered; however, doctoral degree must be conferred by August 1, 2026 to be eligible for employment.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to teach courses in museum studies
Responsibilities
- Teach survey courses and public history
- Participate in the supervision of M.A. theses and public history projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
