Assistant Professor of Modern African American History

Aswadiaspora; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History at William & Mary invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in modern African American history, with appointment beginning August 10, 2027. The successful candidate will conduct research, teach, and serve the university; build a vibrant program involving undergraduates, Masters, and Ph.D. students.

Teaching involves two courses per semester. Candidates must have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in History or related field by Aug 10, 2027.
• Completion of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline to be taught.
• Research experience in modern African American history.
• Experience teaching African American history and other lecture/seminar courses.
• Experience mentoring graduate students or contributing to graduate programs.

Responsibilities

• Research, teach, and provide service to the University.
• Establish and maintain a vibrant research program for undergraduates, Masters, and Ph.D. students.
• Teach two courses per semester and contribute to the graduate program.

Skills

Teaching experience

African American history research

Graduate student mentorship

Course design and seminars

Education

PhD in History

18 graduate credit hours

Job description

The Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in modern African American history. Appointment will begin August 10, 2027.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body, as well as Masters and Ph.D. students.

Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in African American history and other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute to the graduate program.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D in History or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
• Completion of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach.
• Research experience in modern African American history.
• Experience teaching (or ability to teach) courses in African American history and other lecture and seminar-style courses.
• Experience mentoring graduate students or ability to contribute to the graduate program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.