Assistant Professor of History and Geography

Elon University; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tenure sabbatical

Course reassignment times

Summer research grants

Conference travel funds

Job summary

Elon University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History and Geography to begin mid-August 2027. The candidate should have a PhD in a related field and will teach courses across History and Geography, including Museum Studies and Public History, while contributing to Elon Core Curriculum and interdisciplinary programs.

The role includes mentoring students and service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• PhD in related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level courses in the discipline of the applicant's expertise.
• Teach courses in the Museum Studies and Public History minor and the Elon Core Curriculum.
• Mentor undergraduate students through advising and undergraduate research.
• Contribute to the life of the department, university, and discipline or profession.

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of History and Geography

Location: Elon Campus

Title: Assistant Professor of History and Geography

Position Type: Faculty Full-Time

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences

Location: Elon Campus

Position Summary

The Department of History and Geography (which includes Art History) in the Elon College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin mid-August 2027. The position is open in terms of geographic scope, time period, and thematic expertise; however, we are particularly interested in applicants whose work is focused on the visual and material culture of the Global South (regions of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America) or Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS). The successful applicant will have a PhD at the time of appointment.

This position requires teaching introductory and upper-level courses in the discipline of the applicant's expertise as well as courses in the Museum Studies and Public History minor and the Elon Core Curriculum. We expect that course offerings will also contribute in meaningful ways to Elon's interdisciplinary programs, such as International and Global Studies or Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies, or with regional studies minors such as African and African American Studies, Latin American Studies, or Asian Studies. Additional responsibilities include student mentorship through advising and undergraduate research, and contributions to the life of the department, university, and discipline or profession.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every candidate feel welcome. At Elon we strive to follow our mission, where our employees are empowered to respect human differences, have a passion for lifelong learning, an emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service. To support Elon's teacher-scholar-mentor model, we offer a package of research support that includes a pre-tenure sabbatical, course reassignment times, summer research grants, and funds for conference travel.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• PhD in related field

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 23, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Review of applications will begin immediately.