Assistant Professor (Early American History) - 9 month appointment

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Early American History) on a 9‑month appointment at the Springfield Campus. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Colonial/Revolutionary Era and the first half of the U.S.

History Survey, in both seated and online formats. The position requires active scholarly activity in the field, participation in department and university service, and the ability to contribute to advising and

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Colonial/Revolutionary Era and the first half of the U.S. History Survey.
• Deliver instruction in seated and online formats.
• Contribute to teaching department's research and methods courses and to University service.

Job description

Assistant Professor (Early American History) - 9 month appointment

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor (Early American History) - 9 month appointment

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department

History

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 020613 HISTORY

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type

Term (if applicable)

9 month

Begin Date of Appointment

08/01/2027

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The successful candidate must demonstrate preparation to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Colonial/Revolutionary Era and their specialty as well the first half of the U.S. History Survey. That person must demonstrate an ability to teach in both seated and online formats. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching the department’s research and methods courses, as needed. They will also be expected to conduct research and publish in this period as well as to contribute to departmental and University service.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate preparation to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Colonial/Revolutionary Era and their specialty as well the first half of the U.S. History Survey. That person must demonstrate an ability to teach in both seated and online formats. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching the department’s research and methods courses, as needed. They will also be expected to conduct research and publish in this period as well as to contribute to departmental and University service.

Link to Job Description

http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm

Open Date

09/14/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

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Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

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