Assistant Professor, United States History
About the role
The Department of History at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor position in United States history with additional expertise in Utah history. The successful applicant will teach courses including “United States 1877‑Present” (HIST 2710), “Utah History” (HIST 3850), and “Career Pathways for History Majors and Minors” (HIST 3001), as well as upper‑division courses in their area(s) of specialization. The department seeks a candidate who can demonstrate teaching excellence and experience mentoring students in career development. Teaching is the primary focus of the role, with responsibility for six courses per year (face‑to‑face and online) and oversight of the department’s internship program. The anticipated start date is August 2027.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching and effectiveness in research
- Teach the following courses: “United States 1877‑Present” (HIST 2710), “Utah History” (HIST 3850), and “Career Pathways for History Majors and Minors” (HIST 3001)
- Contribute to the department’s lower‑division, upper‑division, and graduate curricula
- Run the department’s internship program
- Contribute to service in the Department, College, and University
Requirements
- PhD in United States History (in hand at the time of application)
- Evidence of teaching excellence in US History and Utah History, both in person and online
- Experience with mentoring students in career development, internships, and/or community outreach
Qualifications
- Ability to contribute to other units in the History Department, such as Classics, Folklore, Philosophy, Public History, and/or Religious Studies