Assistant Professor of Instruction - US History

University of Northern Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of History invites applications for a three-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction in US History, starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach introductory and general education courses at the undergraduate level and graduate coursework for the department’s online MA program.

The workload includes teaching and service obligations; UNI provides office space, library privileges, and access to computing resources to support teaching

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in US History by start of employment.
• A record of success in teaching at the college level.
• Evidence of effective teaching in environmental history, sustainability, and the history of Iowa.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and general education courses at the undergraduate level.
• Teach graduate coursework for the online MA program.
• Support teaching and service obligations as part of the workload.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Online teaching

Education

Ph.D. in US History

Job description

Assistant Professor of Instruction in US History

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of History seeks applications for a three-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction in US History, starting in August 2027. This faculty member will teach and develop courses in the Department of History as assigned, including introductory and general education courses at the undergraduate level and graduate coursework for the department’s fully online MA program. The successful candidate's workload will include teaching and service obligations. Faculty resources, including office space with computer and printer and library privileges, will be provided to support teaching and research.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in US History by start of employment;
• a record of success in teaching at the college level;
• evidence of effective teaching in courses on environmental history, sustainability, and the history of Iowa;
• strong communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of effective instruction in both in-person and online modalities;
• experience in teaching graduate students;
• and specialty in modern US history preferred.

Position Details

• Job Category: Faculty
• Type of Position: Term
• Service Schedule: Academic Year

Contact

For more information, please contact Jennifer McNabb by e-mail at [e-mail].

Pre‑employment background checks required.

University of Northern Iowa is located in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Iowa.

If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at [e-mail] or call (319) 273‑2422.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.