Public History Focus: Tenure-Track History Professor

Fairmont State University; West Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with a Public History specialization for Fall 2027. The incumbent will teach History courses and courses for the Museum Studies minor, with teaching split 50-50 between these areas.

The four-class-per-semester load emphasizes student engagement and service. Responsibilities include curriculum development, expansion of major and minor programs, active outreach to local, regional, and national museums,

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in history or related field; ABD considered.
• Preference for experience in public history and museum studies.
• Experience with curriculum development and program growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach History courses and Museum Studies minor courses (50-50 split).
• Contribute to curriculum development, program growth, promotion and recruitment.
• Develop partnerships with local, regional, and national museums and historic sites.
• Maintain an active role in department, college, and community service.
• Maintain a four-class-per-semester teaching load.

Skills

Public history

Museum studies

Curriculum development

Student advocacy

Partnership building

Oral history

Appalachian studies

Education

Terminal degree in history or related field

ABD considered

Job description

Fairmont State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with a Public History specialization for Fall 2027. The incumbent will teach History courses and courses for the Museum Studies minor, with teaching split 50-50 between these areas.

The four-class-per-semester load emphasizes student engagement and service. Responsibilities include curriculum development, expansion of major and minor programs, active outreach to local, regional, and national museums,