Early American and Public History Professor

Overview

The History Department invites applicants for an open rank, full-time, temporary faculty position in Colonial America/Early Republic and Public History to begin in Fall 2027. Teaching responsibilities will include upper-division and graduate courses in early American history, along with courses in Salem State's public history concentration/graduate certificate program, the American history survey sequence, and regional world history. The history department seeks a faculty member who is dedicated to educational excellence and thrives in a student-centered teaching program. Faculty members also serve the department through curriculum development, program evaluation, and service on departmental and university committees.

Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in history with specialization in early American history. ABD candidates will be considered, but PhD must be conferred by August 31, 2027.
• Candidates must have demonstrated experience in historic preservation, material culture, digital history, and/or community-engaged practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Evidence of an active research agenda.
• Salem State University seeks faculty and librarians whose teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university's public mission. We welcome candidates with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and to support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants may describe relevant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and community-engaged work.

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Application Instructions

Please apply online at Salem State Career site and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. Resume review will begin in mid-October. Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

Pay

$80,000.00