Stephenson Distinguished Professor - U.S. Civil War Professor

The Department of History at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill invites
applications for a tenure-track position as Stephenson Distinguished Professor. The
standard teaching load is 2/2. Responsibilities include the teaching of one survey course
on U.S. Civil War history and courses related to your fields of expertise. We welcome
applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission of
historical research, teaching, and public service as described on our website
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and complements our existing strengths.

Apply for job here: UNC-Chapel Hill Employment Opportunities | Stephenson Distinguished Professor - U.S. Civil War Professor

Please direct questions to the chair of the search committee, W. Fitz
Brundage (brundage.edu).

Areas of teaching responsibility include introductory, upper division, and graduate classes. UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of History remains committed to rigorous archival research and publishing. Additionally, we have undertaken a few initiatives intended to increase the range of perspectives and experiences within our unit and the larger field. These include recruitment and mentoring programs for prospective graduate students, building new programs to train current
graduate students for multiple career paths, including public facing scholarship.
Applicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching and research.
Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can
contribute to a climate of inclusivity, are especially welcome. Applicants must have a
Ph.D. in history or a related field by the start date.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in history or a related field by July 1, 2026.

Applications should include:
1) a cover letter that summarizes the applicant’s interests and
experience in research, teaching, and service; and
2) a current CV that includes names
and contact information for four references.