Tenure-Track History Professor — Teaching & Core Curriculum

Biola University, Inc.; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Biola University in La Mirada, CA invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in History and begin in August 2027, teaching a mix of lower- and upper-division history courses and contributing to Biola's distinctive Christian liberal arts education.

The role emphasizes broad teaching, active student mentoring, and participation in the Good Life Core Curriculum, with four courses per semester and opportunities to engage with

Qualifications

• PhD in History required.
• Strong record of teaching and research excellence.
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting students.
• Commitment to Biola's Doctrinal Statement and evangelical Christian liberal arts mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester (usually 3 lower-division and 1 upper-division).
• Teach a range of upper-division courses in American or World History.
• Teach in Biola's Good Life Core Curriculum program beginning 28-29 academic year.
• Participate in departmental service, professional development, and spiritual community life.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring students

Christian liberal arts

Education

PhD in History

Job description

Biola University in La Mirada, CA invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in History and begin in August 2027, teaching a mix of lower- and upper-division history courses and contributing to Biola's distinctive Christian liberal arts education.

The role emphasizes broad teaching, active student mentoring, and participation in the Good Life Core Curriculum, with four courses per semester and opportunities to engage with