Assistant Professor of History

Northern State University; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern State University in Aberdeen invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. The appointment focuses on Early American History through the Civil War and includes mentorship, curriculum development, and contributing to the university's scholarly community.

The position starts August 2027; teaching twelve credit hours per semester, engaging with the community, advising students, and pursuing research while maintaining an active campus presence.

Qualifications

• PhD in History, Early American History through Civil War era; ABD candidates with definite completion date may be considered.
• Experience teaching or developing digital public history projects preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve credit hours per semester in introductory and upper-level American History courses.
• Direct student learning opportunities and experiential learning experiences.
• Build and sustain connections with community businesses and organizations to support student learning.
• Advise students on career pathways.
• Support departmental recruitment and retention efforts.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity.
• Maintain a visible, engaged presence within the department and across campus.

Skills

Teaching

Undergraduate education

Advising

Research

Education

PhD in History

ABD consideration

Job description

Assistant Professor of History

Northern State University

Posting Number: F01941P

DepartmentL NSU-History

Physical Location of Position (City): Aberdeen

Position Summary

The Department of History and Social Sciences at Northern State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. This position offers the opportunity to teach and mentor students in Early American History through the Civil War era while contributing to the department's research culture and to university life more broadly. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in History, with a specialty in Early American History through the Civil War era; any focus within that broad period is welcome. ABD candidates with a definite completion date prior to the position's start date may also be considered.
• Experience teaching or developing digital public history projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach twelve credit hours per semester in introductory and upper-level American History courses. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will serve as an active member of the department and university community by:

• Directing student learning opportunities, including experiential learning and other applied student experiences
• Building and sustaining connections with community businesses and organizations to support student learning
• Advising students on career pathways
• Supporting departmental student recruitment and retention efforts
• Engaging in research and scholarly activity
• Maintaining a visible, engaged presence within the department and across campus

Posting Date

09/01/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date

10/01/2026

Advertised Salary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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