F99613 Assistant Professor History

Northeastern State University; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 50,211 - 61,369; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK invites applications for an assistant professor (or instructor) in United States history. The ideal candidate will teach modern US history, Native American history, the history of the West, and/or borderlands, with a 4/4 load and opportunities to teach face-to-face or online.

The anticipated start date is January 2027; Ph.D. in history preferred, ABD considered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in history preferred by time of appointment; ABD considered.
• Experience teaching United States history and related topics preferred.
• Ability to integrate active learning and digital resources in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach US history surveys and upper-level courses in the candidate's specialization.
• Collaborate with cross-listed courses with Cherokee and Indigenous Studies where relevant.
• Engage with students and community groups to promote learning activities.

Skills

Active learning

Digital resources

Online teaching

Education

Ph.D. in history

ABD considered

Job description

JobDescription:

The History program in the Department of Social Sciences at Northeastern State University invites applications for a position as assistant professor (or instructor) in United States history. The ideal candidate will have academic specializations in and the ability to teach courses in one or more of the following: modern US history, Native American history, the history of the West, and/or the borderlands. The ability to integrate active learning and digital resources into the classroom is desired. Willingness to teach face-to-face or online is expected.

The anticipated start date is January 2027.

Duties include a 4/4 teaching load, encompassing both U.S. history surveys and upper-level courses in the candidate's areas of specialization. Courses may be cross-listed with courses in the department of Cherokee and Indigenous Studies. Candidates should be willing to liaise with student and community organizations to promote learning activities.

Ph.D. in history preferred by time of appointment; ABD considered. Previous teaching experience preferred.

Northeastern State is located in Tahlequah, about an hour southeast of Tulsa, in the heart of Oklahoma's Green Country and nestled at the foot of the Ozark Mountains. The University traces its roots back to the founding of the original Cherokee National Female Seminary in 1851, and the area's rich traditions, heritage sites, and museums offer numerous opportunities for experiential learning.

Annual salary $55,790.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time. Anticipated hire date: 1/4/2026. Applications will be accepted until: 9/15/2026.

Northeastern State University complies with all "applicable" federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.