Assistant Professor of Public History

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with a Public History specialty for Fall 2027. The position entails teaching History courses and Museum Studies minor courses, split 50/50 between the two fields.

The successful candidate will contribute to the History major and Museum Studies minor through curriculum development, promotion, recruitment, and partnerships with local, regional, and national museums and historic sites; four classes per semester.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in history or related field; ABD considered.
• Ability to teach both survey and upper-level 18th- and 19th-century American History.
• Experience in public history, museum studies, or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach History courses and Museum Studies minor courses, with a 50/50 split.
• Contribute to History major and Museum Studies minor through curriculum development, promotion, recruitment, and partnerships with local, regional, and national museums and historic sites.
• Engage in department, college and community service; use technology effectively in teaching and assessment.

Education

Terminal degree in history or related field; ABD considered

Job description

Posting Details

Working Title Assistant Professor of Public History

Type of Position Faculty

Department Dept of Social Science

Appointment Length Aug - May (9 mo)

Tenure Status 2 - Tenure Track

Academic Rank 3 - Assistant Professor

Is this considered a 'term' position? No

Benefits Eligible? Yes

F.T.E. 1.00

Grant Funded Position? No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The History Program at Fairmont State University is currently recruiting candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History specializing in Public History for a Fall 2027 appointment. The successful candidate for this position will teach courses in History as well as for the Museum Studies minor, with teaching responsibilities divided 50-50 between those fields. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the History major and Museum Studies minor programs through curriculum development, promotion, recruitment, and growing partnerships with local, regional, and national museums and historic sites.

Preference will be given to candidates with broad experience in public history, with special consideration given to candidates with experience in museum studies. Additional experience in historical archives, oral history, material culture, historic preservation, heritage tourism, and/or folklore is preferred, as is expertise in Appalachian Studies. The ability to teach both survey and upper-level courses in 18th- and 19th-century American History is strongly preferred.

The required teaching load is four classes per semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent, enthusiastic teaching and student advocacy; ability to work cooperatively and productively with faculty, staff and students; commitment to productivity and professional development; ability to use technology effectively in teaching, learning and assessment and active participation in department, college and community service.

Founded in 1865, Fairmont State University offers a proud tradition of quality education to approximately 3,500 students with undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including liberal arts, education, business, engineering technology, and pre-professional education. Fairmont State University sits in a beautiful, rural setting convenient in proximity to larger cities such as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.

Minimum Required Education

Terminal degree in history or related field. ABD will be considered.