University of North Carolina at Greensboro, History

Visiting Assistant Professor of Public History

The History Department of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Lecturer position for the 2018-2019 academic year to teach undergraduate courses in US History and public history and graduate seminars in Museum Studies.

The candidate will work in a thriving public history program in which students receive a Master’s degree in History with a concentration in Museum Studies. In particular, he/she will teach courses in U.S. History and public history at the undergraduate level and graduate level courses on the practice of public history and digital history. The Visiting Assistant Professor will also oversee public history capstone projects. Stand-out applicants will have a strong track record in public practice, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with public institutions and audiences.

UNCG’s program has partnerships with a number of local cultural institutions, including the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, the Greensboro Historical Museum, and the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.

UNCG is the most diverse campus in the UNC system, and we seek to attract a diverse applicant pool for this position, including women and members of minority groups. We are an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to faculty diversity.

Applications should include a letter of application stating research and teaching interests, as well as a current C.V. and three letters of recommendation.

Applications will be submitted through the UNCGJobSearch system at http://jobsearch.uncg.edu (Position #1656).

Questions regarding the position should be sent to Dr. James Anderson, jaander2@uncg.edu.

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.