Assistant Professor (History)

Carbondale • Carbondale, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The History program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks an Assistant Professor specializing in either U.S. African American history or U.S. Latina/o/x history. Latina/o/x specialists may focus on areas including Mexican American, Chicano, Borderlands, Puerto Rican, or U.S. Central American diaspora history; all subspecialties will receive full consideration. This is a tenure-track, nine-month appointment, anticipated to begin August 10, 2027. The position reports to the Director of the School of History and Philosophy and is represented by the SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with consideration for internal equity.

The regular teaching load is two courses per semester. The successful candidate will teach large-enrollment U.S. survey classes, upper-level and graduate courses in their specialty, and historical methods. Most courses will be taught in person, though online teaching may be needed. The candidate will also pursue an active research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and provide service to the program, school, college, university, and professional community. Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities are available with Art History, Africana Studies, Philosophy, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Latin American and Latina/o/x Studies, and the university’s Center for Virtual Expression (CVeX).

Applicants must hold a PhD in History or an equivalent degree by the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered if all PhD requirements are completed by August 10, 2027. Application materials include a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, CV, a teaching methods and mentoring statement of no more than two pages addressing commitment to students from diverse backgrounds, a two-page research statement, a writing sample, two sample syllabi, evidence of excellent college-level teaching in face-to-face and, if applicable, online formats, and contact information for three referees. The committee will contact references for selected candidates.

Requirements

• PhD in History or equivalent by the time of appointment; ABD applicants may be considered if all PhD requirements are completed by August 10, 2027.
• Specialization in either U.S. African American history or U.S. Latina/o/x history.
• Record of excellent college-level teaching in face-to-face and, if applicable, online formats.
• Submit a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, CV, teaching methods and mentoring statement (maximum two pages), research statement (two pages), writing sample, two sample syllabi, and three referees.
• Teaching and mentoring statement must address commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester, including large-enrollment U.S. survey classes, upper-level and graduate courses in the area(s) of specialization, and historical methods.
• Deliver most courses in person and teach online when needed.
• Pursue a vigorous research program.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide service to the program, school, college, university, and professional community, nationally or internationally.
• Participate in potential interdisciplinary collaboration with relevant university programs and centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree