Visiting Assistant Professor, History

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of History beginning August 2027. The position emphasizes Digital Humanities and Public Humanities, with focus on American History before 1900, and undergraduate/graduate instruction.

Candidates will develop interdisciplinary courses integrating digital tools, public-facing scholarship, and project-based learning, and contribute to the History BA/MA programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or closely related field by start date or ABD with degree by 07/31/2028.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level; TA experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in History, including core surveys and electives.
• Develop and teach courses in Digital Humanities, Public Humanities, or Public History.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary courses across the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Engage in service and curricular development within the department.

Skills

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Public Humanities

Education

Ph.D. in History or closely related field by start date

ABD candidates considered with degree conferral by 07/31/2028

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Job Category:

Job Category: Faculty/Instructional

Department

Department School of Humanities and Cultural Studies

EEO number:

EEO number: 27Y066

Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual Salary

Minimum Annual Salary Negotiable

Salary Band:

Salary Band: FA NA

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The School of Humanities and Cultural Studies (SoHCS) at Wright State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of History beginning August 2027.
We seek candidates whose primary expertise is in Digital Humanities and/or Public Humanities, with additional expertise in American History before 1900, Public History, or related fields.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in History, including interdisciplinary teaching and curricular development that integrate digital tools, public-facing scholarship, and project-based learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or closely related field by start date; ABD candidates will be considered with degree conferral by 07/31/2028.
• Proven experience teaching at the undergraduate level. TA experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching at the graduate level.
• Ability to engage in service and curricular development activities as outlined in the position expectations.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

60% Teaching

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in History including:
• Core curriculum courses (e.g., World/Western history surveys).
• Required and elective courses in the History BA program.
• Graduate courses and seminars in the History MA program and Public History concentration.
• Develop and teach courses related to Digital Humanities, Public Humanities, and/or Public History.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary courses across programs within the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies.

25% Research

• Maintain an active research agenda in Digital Humanities, Public Humanities, Public History, or a related field.
• Pursue scholarly publication and external funding as appropriate.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.

15% Service to the department, college, and university

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program growth.
• Support community partnerships and public-facing humanities initiatives.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions

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Posting Date

Posting Date 10/05/2026

First Consideration Date:

First Consideration Date: 11/15/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have experience teaching at the undergraduate level? Graduate Teaching Assistant experience will be considered.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you or will you have a Ph.D. in History or closely related field by July 31, 2028?
  • Yes
  • No

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