Assistant Professor of History | Posting Details

Posting Details Institution Northern State University

Working Title Assistant Professor of History

Posting Number F01941P

Department NSU-History

Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen

Posting Text Position Summary:

The Department of History and Social Sciences at Northern State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. This position offers the opportunity to teach and mentor students in Early American History through the Civil War era while contributing to the department's research culture and to university life more broadly. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in History, with a specialty in Early American History through the Civil War era; any focus within that broad period is wee. ABD candidates with a definitepletion date prior to the position's start date may also be considered.
• Experience teaching or developing digital public history projects is preferred.
• Demonstratedmitment to undergraduate education

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach twelve credit hours per semester in introductory and upper-level American History courses. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will serve as an active member of the department and universitymunity by:

• Directing student learning opportunities, including experiential learning and other applied student experiences
• Building and sustaining connections withmunity businesses andanizations to support student learning
• Advising students on career pathways
• Supporting departmental student recruitment and retention efforts
• Engaging in research and scholarly activity
• Maintaining a visible, engaged presence within the department and across campus Posting Date 09/01/2026
  Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
  First Consideration Date 10/01/2026
  Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months
  If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100
  Tenure Status Tenure Track
  Proposed Rank Assistant Professor
  Work Hours 8-5 Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40
  Appointment Type Regular
  Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
  If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinarymunity relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities.

NSU is consistently ranked as one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World . NSU isanized into the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Fine Arts, the School of Business, and the Millicent Atkins School of Education. NSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as well as multiple disciplinary accrediting bodies. Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrantmunity in northeastern SD. The city has a population of approximately 30,000 and is a cultural, retail, banking, agribusiness, and healthcare hub for the region. The university enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region. With more than $100 million invested over the last decade, NSU is experiencing transformative positive momentum. Recent new buildings, renovations and projects include the new Business and Health Innovations Center, the new Jewett Regional Science Education Center, a new regional Sports Complex with athletic and recreational fields, three new residence halls, and significant updates to the Johnson Fine Arts Center and the Barnett Athletics Center. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Northern State University ismitted to building a weing culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in kledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all. Information Working Conditions

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