Illinois State University, History

Assistant Professor – U.S. Colonial Era History

U.S. Colonial Era. Illinois State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in early American history, beginning August 16, 2024. Specialization is open, but candidates should be able to teach courses on the revolutionary and early national periods. Candidates with a focus on the trans-Appalachian West are encouraged to apply. A conferred Ph.D. in history or closely related field by the starting date of the appointment is required. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity on campus are especially encouraged to apply. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for teaching positions.

Interested candidates please complete an online application for posting number 517301 at https://jobs.illinoisstate.edu/ and additionally submit the following items by October 15, 2023: a letter of application that includes a summary of current and future scholarship, teaching interests and experience, and ability to work effectively with a broadly diverse student population; a C.V.; and a chapter-length sample of scholarship. Please send these materials electronically with your online application.  Candidates should also be prepared to send three confidential letters of reference upon request to historysearch@ilstu.edu. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Illinois State University is a coeducational, residential university with around 21,000 students (http://illinoisstate.edu/); the History Department has the largest number of majors in the state, with about 500 full-time undergraduate and graduate students (https://history.illinoisstate.edu/).