Assistant Professor of Post-1945 US History

Agupdate; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in post-1945 United States history, beginning Fall 2027. We welcome candidates with strengths in African American, urban, labor history and interests in gender history, public history, history of science & technology, environmental history, or digital humanities.

Salary is between $69,000 and $79,000, with emphasis on scholarly contribution and service to the Beloved Community. Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by date of appointment is required.
• Experience in interdisciplinary and/or team teaching is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Development of Western Civilization program as part of the regular 3-3 teaching load.
• Collaborate across disciplines to enrich coursework and scholarly work.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teaching

Team teaching

Education

Ph.D. by date of appointment

Job description

Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.

Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering aBeloved Community- an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College's Non-Discrimination policy can be found Notice of Non-Discrimination (PDF document)

Overview

The Department of History & Classics at Providence College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in post-1945 United States history beginning in the fall of 2027. Given our existing strengths in African American, urban, and labor history, we especially welcome applications from candidates who will expand our department's offerings with specializations in gender history, public history, history of science & technology, and/or environmental history. We also welcome applications from candidates with an interest in digital humanities.

Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community- an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College's Non-Discrimination policy can be found here.

Salary for this position is between $69,000-$79,000.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Competence to teach in the Development of Western Civilization program, as part of the regular 3-3 teaching load, is required.
• Experience in interdisciplinary and/or team teaching is desirable.

Education and Experience

• Ph.D. by date of appointment is required.