Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of History Secondary Education

The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, CO

95d • $56,960 - $58,540

About The Position

The History Department at the University of Northern Colorado invites applications for a tenure-track, endowed assistant professorship in history and secondary education, beginning in August 2026. The 3-3 teaching load includes courses in our Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP), a U.S. history survey, upper-division and graduate classes, and an Advanced Overview of American History designed primarily for STEP students. Service includes academic advising for history majors and student teacher observations. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to training future educators and have an active, innovative research agenda.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in U.S. history
• Secondary teaching experience

Nice To Haves

• Prepared to teach African American history

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)
• Conduct a U.S. history survey and upper-division and graduate classes
• Teach an Advanced Overview of American History primarily for STEP students
• Provide academic advising for history majors
• Conduct student teacher observations

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Defined contribution retirement plans
• Sick leave
• Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees
• Undergraduate dependent tuition grants for dependents and spouses of UNC Employees

What This Job Offers

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