Assistant Professor (History)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The History program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a specialist in U.S. African American or U.S. Latina/o/x history.

The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester in face-to-face and online formats, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across several departments and CVeX. The appointment is tenure-track for nine months, with an anticipated start date in August 2027, reporting to the Director of the School of History and

Qualifications

• PhD in History by the time of appointment.
• ABD applicants considered if all PhD requirements are completed by August 10, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester, including United States survey courses and graduate offerings.
• Deliver most courses in person, with potential online teaching.
• Pursue an active research program and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide service to the program, school, college, university, and professional community.

Education

PhD in History

ABD eligible

Job description

The History program at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, invites applications for a specialist in either U.S. African American or U.S. Latina/o/x history. Latina/o/x specialists may have expertise in, but not limited to, Mexican American, Chicano, and Borderlands history, as well as Puerto Rican and U.S. Central American diasporas, among others. All subspecialties will receive full consideration. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in face-to-face and online formats. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration are available with Art History, Africana Studies, Philosophy, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Latin American and Latina/o/x studies, and the university’s new Center for Virtual Expression (CVeX). This is a tenure-track nine-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 10, 2027. The position reports to the Director of the School of History and Philosophy.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contrac ts.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The regular teaching load is two (2) courses per semester. The successful candidate will teach large-enrollment United States survey classes, upper-level and graduate courses in their area(s) of specialization, and historical methods. The candidate will be expected to deliver most courses in person, but there may be a need for online teaching. Additionally, the successful candidate will pursue a vigorous research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and provide service to the program, school, college, university, and the professional community, nationally or internationally, in accordance with the School of History and Philosophy Operating Papers.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in History or equivalent by the time of appointment. ABD applicants will be considered if all PhD requirements are completed by August 10, 2027.

Required Documents:

In addition to the degree requirement, applicants must submit the following documents letter of application, unofficial transcripts, Curriculum Vitae, teaching method and mentoring statement (maximum two pages), including commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds, such as racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower-income backgrounds, and/or first-generation or otherwise underserved college students, research statement (2 pages), writing sample (article or dissertation chapter), two relevant sample syllabi, record of excellent college-level teaching, both face-to-face and, if applicable, online format, and three referees (the committee will contact references of selected candidates).

Contact:

Tabitha Deming, [e-mail]