Assistant Professor of History

Tuskegee University; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuskegee University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History to begin January 1, 2026. The position focuses on Africana, African American, U.S. or African history, with encouragement for public history and historic preservation coursework.

Responsibilities include teaching four history classes per semester (12 credit hours), conducting scholarly research, advising students, and participating in departmental service. A Ph.D. in History is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History required with concentration options (Africana/African American/U.S./African history).
• Experience teaching four history classes per semester; engage in scholarly research; participate in committees and advising.

Responsibilities

• Teach four history classes (12 hours per semester).
• Engage in scholarly research and publish; advise students; participate on department committees.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarship

Advising students

Education

Ph.D. in History

Master’s degree in History

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Professor of History

Job Summary

The Department of History and Political Science seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in History to begin on January 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in History, with a concentration in either Africana history, African American history, U.S. History, or African history. Scholars in public history and historic preservation are encouraged to apply with the expectation that they will teach a future graduate course in Historic Preservation.

• Responsibilities include teaching four history classes (12 hours per semester); engaging in scholarly research; serving on committees; advising students; and performing other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Required Applicant Materials: Curriculum Vita, Writing Sample (one article or Book/dissertation chapter), Three recommendation letters, Letter describing teaching philosophy and scholarly research agenda

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in History or related social science fields, including a master’s degree in history

Physical Demands

N/A

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Status

Status Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

Teaching, scholarship, and advising students

Posting Number

Will this position required travel?

No

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

No

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

No

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 09/25/2026

Close Date

Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

No