Assistant Professor of History (Public History)

Scholarshipdb; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History specializing in Public History. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and engaging in community-focused public history projects. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative public history initiatives and collaborate with local organizations, fostering a rich educational environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of public history while working within a supportive academic community.

Qualifications

• PhD in History or related discipline required.
• Experience in public/digital scholarship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in public history and mentor research students.
• Engage in scholarly activities and develop public history initiatives.

Skills

Public History

Community Engagement

Online Teaching

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Education

PhD in History

PhD in Public History

PhD in Museum Studies

PhD in American Studies

Job description

Assistant Professor of History (Public History)

The Department of History at the University of Nebraska at Kearney invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History (Public History). The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs in public history, join a department that values public scholarship and community engagement, and collaborate with local public history organizations and faculty on public projects.

Job Duties:

1. Teach courses in the undergraduate public history minor and online MA in Public History, as well as graduate and undergraduate courses in their area of specialization.
2. Mentor undergraduate and graduate research students.
3. Engage in scholarly activity and develop new public history initiatives.
4. Provide service to the department, university, community, and profession.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in History, Public History, Museum Studies, American Studies, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specializations in public history such as local history, digital history, material culture, historic preservation, or museum studies.
• Record of public/digital scholarship and community collaboration.
• Experience in online teaching.
• Ability to supervise internships.
• Experience in fundraising and grant writing.
• Publications in area(s) of specialization.

Start Date: 08/18/2025

Position Status: Permanent, not temporary.

Application Review Begins: February 1, 2025

For questions, contact:

• Online application process: 308-865-8516 or [e-mail]
• Position inquiries: [Contact details if available]