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Associate Professor - History

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Wayne State University

Detroit, MI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/6/2026

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Job Description

Associate Professor•History Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Associate Professor•History at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): Wayne State University has an available position of Associate Professor in Detroit, MI.
Job duties include:
Teach university courses in history including
HIST 3400
•The Car in American Life and Labor;
HIST 3650
•History of Detroit;
HIST 5290/7290
•Workers in American History;
HIST 5300/7300
•American Capitalism Since 1945;
HIST 5996
•Capstone; & HIST 8030•Modern American History. Advise students. Conduct research in 20th century labor history in the United States. Collaborate with colleagues/faculty in Department of Public Health to develop courses in addiction issues in the workplace. Publish results of research in peer-reviewed journals & present at professional conferences.
Qualifications:
Position requires a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in History & 36 months experience as a university teacher.
Position also requires:
1) Ph.D. dissertation in 20th century labor history; & 2) One monograph in 20th century labor history published by an academic press. Qualified candidates should apply through the WSU Online Hiring System at https://jobs.wayne.edu.
School/College/Division:
H12•College of Liberal Arts & Science Primary department: H0312•History Employment type: Regular Employee Job type: Full Time Job category: Academic/Faculty Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Annual Salary Working conditions: This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.
Job openings:
Number of openings: 1 Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.