Senior Endowed Chair in US History

The History Department of Notre Dame invites applications for an endowed senior chair in United States history. We welcome applications from full professors working in any period or specialization of United States history. Position duties include research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate should have an international scholarly reputation as well as a record of excellence in teaching and service. The candidate is expected to take a leadership role in furthering the research, teaching, and service missions of the Department of History and the University of Notre Dame. Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in US History or a closely related field. Application Instructions To apply, candidates should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any inquiries to Professor Jon Coleman (Jon.T.Coleman.63@nd.edu), Search Committee Chair. Information about Notre Dame is available here, and about the department at history.nd.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Background Check This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.