Assistant Professor
About The Position
The University of Maryland, College Park Department of History, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in 20th century U.S. women/gender history. Applicants must demonstrate a broad knowledge of U.S. women’s history. Research specialization open, but projects complementing departmental strengths will be prioritized. In addition to exceptional scholarly promise, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching. Responsibilities include teaching a general U.S. women’s history survey (modern era 1880-2000), other lecture courses, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate seminars as they align with the candidate’s interests and departmental requirements, as well as engaging in curriculum development.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in History or a related field in hand by August 1, 2027
- Teaching experience at the college or university level
Nice To Haves
- Candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to all the pillars of the College of Arts and Humanities’ Strategic Plan: Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and Meaningful Futures.
- Contributions toward those goals and values might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly.
Responsibilities
- Teaching a general U.S. women’s history survey (modern era 1880-2000)
- Teaching other lecture courses
- Teaching upper-level undergraduate and graduate seminars as they align with the candidate’s interests and departmental requirements
- Engaging in curriculum development
Benefits
- Regular Faculty benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
