Visiting History Professor — Digital & Public 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

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.