Assistant Professor

Montana State University American Studies Program; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University American Studies Program seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in American Studies, starting August 15, 2027. The position emphasizes research and teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels within American Studies and the hosting department.

Candidates should demonstrate scholarly potential and contribute to place-based and environmental humanities initiatives in Montana. The appointment is full-time and tenure-track, with responsibilities including teaching,

Qualifications

• PhD in American Studies or related field; evidence of scholarly record.
• Interdisciplinary research program with potential for teaching excellence.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in American Studies.
• Expertise in place-based studies, environmental humanities, historical geography, or western American studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in American Studies.
• Maintain an active research program and contribute to scholarly output.
• Engage in outreach and service in Montana and the broader community.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Undergraduate and graduate teaching

Place-based studies

Environmental humanities

Historical geography

Western American studies

Education

PhD in American Studies or related field

Job description

The College of Letters & Science at Montana State University seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in American Studies beginning August 15, 2027.

Candidates must demonstrate a record of scholarship and training in American Studies or a relevant field, an interdisciplinary research program, and the potential to be an outstanding and effective teacher at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in place-based studies, environmental humanities, historical geography, western American studies, or related fields.

This position will be a full-time, tenure-track appointment with primary responsibilities in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in American Studies, as well as in the department in which tenure will reside. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outreach and service in the state of Montana and the broader community. The teaching load will be consistent with faculty in the department where tenure resides.