Assistant Professor of History

Assistant Professor of History Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. | A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references are required. Posting Details Position Information Job Title Assistant Professor of History Working Title Assistant Professor of History Position Type Faculty Department Social Sciences/History Posting Number 201201694 Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes

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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Tenure Track Salary Basis 9 month

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Position Summary Information Responsibilities Delta State University's School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of History to start in August 2026. Teaching responsibilities (4-4 load) will include undergraduate and graduate history courses, with half of the load being in the world history surveys (HIS 103 and 104) for general education. The successful applicant will teach upper-level and graduate courses in world history that support the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences and the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies programs. Position responsibilities also include advising, mentoring students, and developing new curriculum strategies. The successful applicant will also fulfill scholarship obligations including publications and conference presentations; provide service to the school, college, university, and profession; actively engage with committee work at the school, college, and university levels; and exhibit collegiality across all facets of participation in university culture. Qualifications Ph.D. in History by the start of employment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in History. Preferred Qualifications Two years of teaching experience with an emphasis in world history. Geographic and period specializations are open. Special Instructions to Applicants A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references are required. Additional Information Posting Detail Information Open Date 03/23/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes