Historian & Geographer: Public History & Global South

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elon University’s Department of History and Geography invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin mid-August 2027. The search is open in geographic scope, time period, and thematic expertise, with a preference for work on the visual and material culture of the Global South or Native American and Indigenous Studies.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level courses in their discipline, contribute to Museum Studies and Public History, and participate in Elon

Qualifications

• PhD required at time of appointment.
• Interest in the visual and material culture of the Global South or Native American and Indigenous Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level courses in the applicant's discipline.
• Teach courses in Museum Studies and Public History minor and Elon Core Curriculum.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary programs such as International and Global Studies or Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, or with regional studies minors.
• Mentor students through advising and undergraduate research.
• Contribute to the life of the department, university, and discipline.

Education

PhD

Job description

Elon University’s Department of History and Geography invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin mid-August 2027. The search is open in geographic scope, time period, and thematic expertise, with a preference for work on the visual and material culture of the Global South or Native American and Indigenous Studies.

The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level courses in their discipline, contribute to Museum Studies and Public History, and participate in Elon