Faculty Position-Assistant Professor of History

About the Role

The History Department at Ave Maria University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of History position to start in the 2027-2028 academic year.

Qualifications

• Expertise in a subfield of American history
• Doctoral degree in History or a closely related field
• Some teaching experience and a promising research agenda
• Ability to contribute to the University's Catholic identity and mission
• Authorized to work in the United States

Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications
• Graduate and Undergraduate University Transcripts (unofficial acceptable initially; official required upon request)
• Teaching Philosophy as it Relates to the Apostolic Constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae
• Research Statement: Research in progress and further interests
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Optional supporting materials: Sample syllabi from courses taught, course evaluations

Application Process

Review of applications will begin on November 1st, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate's credentials. Applications must be submitted through the ADP Career Center at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=70cb71c1-96f8-4956-8cce-ce625b0b2943&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=636893&lang=en_US

Inquiries may be sent to: Paul.Baxa@avemaria.edu

About the Employer

Founded in fidelity to Christ and His Church in response to the call of Vatican II for greater lay witness in contemporary society, Ave Maria University exists to further teaching, research, and learning at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the abiding tradition of Catholic thought in both national and international settings. The University takes as its mission the sponsorship of a liberal arts education curriculum dedicated, as articulated in the apostolic constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae, to the advancement of human culture, the promotion of dialogue between faith and reason, the formation of men and women in the intellectual and moral virtues of the Catholic faith, and to the development of professional and pre-professional programs in response to local and societal needs. The campus is located in sunny Southwest Florida, in the vibrant and growing town of Ave Maria, Florida.