Assistant Professor of History Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution Northern State University Working Title Assistant Professor of History Posting Number F01941P Department NSU-History Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen Posting Text Position Summary: The Department of History and Social Sciences at Northern State University invites
applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. This position offers the opportunity to teach and mentor students in Early American History through the Civil War era while contributing to the department’s research culture and to university life more broadly. The anticipated start date is August 2027. Minimum Qualifications: • PhD in History, with a specialty in Early American History
through the Civil War era; any focus within that broad period is welcome. ABD candidates with a definite completion date prior to the position’s start date may also be considered. • Experience teaching or developing digital public history projects is preferred. • Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach twelve credit hours per semester in introductory
and upper-level American History courses. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will serve as an active member of the department and university community by: • Directing student learning opportunities, including experiential learning and other applied student experiences • Building and sustaining connections with community businesses and organizations to support student learning • Advising students on career
pathways • Supporting departmental student recruitment and retention efforts • Engaging in research and scholarly activity • Maintaining a visible, engaged presence within the department and across campus Posting Date 09/01/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 10/01/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Tenure
Track Proposed Rank Assistant Professor Work Hours 8-5 Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular
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