Assistant / Associate Professor – History

Critical Playground LLC; United States; In loco; USD 50.000 - 63.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hampton University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in History with a focus on African American History and Digital Humanities. The ideal candidate will contribute to African American Studies, participate in innovative teaching, and help expand the department's research profile starting Fall 2027.

Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D. in History or related field; ABD with an explicit completion plan will be considered.

Competenze

• Ph.D. in History or related field; ABD with completion plan considered.
• University teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated research and grantsmanship.
• Rank and compensation commensurate with credentials and experience.

Mansioni

• Teach History, African American Studies, and historical thinking.
• Advise majors and hold office hours.
• Develop a productive research agenda including grants.
• Contribute to the department, school, university and community through service.

Conoscenze

African American History

Digital Humanities

Grant writing

Teaching experience

Formazione

Ph.D. in History

Strumenti

Grants management

Descrizione del lavoro

Rich in history, steeped in tradition, Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being one of the top historically black universities in the world, Hampton University is a tightly knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations. The Department of Political Science and History at Hampton University, which houses the BA in Political Science, BA in History, and BA in International Studies, and the new BA in African American Studies is seeking to fill an Assistant/Associate professor level position in History beginning Fall 2027. We seek a dynamic scholar whose primary field is African American History, who can also infuse Digital Humanities into their courses. We are especially interested in candidates whose work focuses on Black Intellectualism, the broader African Diaspora, and Slavery and its Legacies.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have an earned doctorate in History or related field from an accredited university; however, we will consider candidates that are ABD status with a clear completion plan. A statement of completion must accompany candidates that are ABD status from their graduate program. Experience in and evidence of successful teaching in a university setting is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in research and grantsmanship. Although there is an expectation of hiring at the Assistant Professor rank, we will consider filling the position at a higher rank depending upon the qualifications of the applicant. Rank and compensation are commensurate with credentials and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to teach and be knowledgeable in history, African American Studies, and historical thinking. Successful candidates are required to advise majors and hold office hours. A successful candidate is required to contribute to the scholarly advancement of the department through a productive research agenda that includes grantsmanship. Candidates should demonstrate dedication to the progress of the Department of Political Science and History, the School of Liberal Arts and Education, and to the University and community, through service activities.

Salary Range: $ 50,000 - $62,500