Assistant Professor of History

Fairmont State University; West Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with a Public History specialization for Fall 2027. The incumbent will teach History courses and courses for the Museum Studies minor, with teaching split 50-50 between these areas.

The four-class-per-semester load emphasizes student engagement and service. Responsibilities include curriculum development, expansion of major and minor programs, active outreach to local, regional, and national museums,

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in history or related field; ABD considered.
• Preference for experience in public history and museum studies.
• Experience with curriculum development and program growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach History courses and Museum Studies minor courses (50-50 split).
• Contribute to curriculum development, program growth, promotion and recruitment.
• Develop partnerships with local, regional, and national museums and historic sites.
• Maintain an active role in department, college, and community service.
• Maintain a four-class-per-semester teaching load.

Skills

Public history

Museum studies

Curriculum development

Student advocacy

Partnership building

Oral history

Appalachian studies

Education

Terminal degree in history or related field

ABD considered

Job description

1201 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The History Program at Fairmont State University is currently recruiting candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History specializing in Public History for a Fall 2027 appointment. The successful candidate for this position will teach courses in History as well as for the Museum Studies minor, with teaching responsibilities divided 50-50 between those fields. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the History major and Museum Studies minor programs through curriculum development, promotion, recruitment, and growing partnerships with local, regional, and national museums and historic sites.

Preference will be given to candidates with broad experience in public history, with special consideration given to candidates with experience in museum studies. Additional experience in historical archives, oral history, material culture, historic preservation, heritage tourism, and/or folklore is preferred, as is expertise in Appalachian Studies. The ability to teach both survey and upper-level courses in 18th- and 19th-century American History is strongly preferred.

The required teaching load is four classes per semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent, enthusiastic teaching and student advocacy; ability to work cooperatively and productively with faculty, staff and students; commitment to productivity and professional development; ability to use technology effectively in teaching, learning and assessment and active participation in department, college and community service.

Founded in 1865, Fairmont State University offers a proud tradition of quality education to approximately 3,500 students with undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including liberal arts, education, business, engineering technology, and pre-professional education. Fairmont State University sits in a beautiful, rural setting convenient in proximity to larger cities such as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.

Minimum Required Education

Terminal degree in history or related field. ABD will be considered.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

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