Department Chair
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications from and nominations of tenured faculty members for the position of Chair of the Department of History. This is a search internal to the University. This twelve-month appointment is anticipated to begin July 1, 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Applications must be received by October 9, 2026.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
Position Information General Information Position NumberPosition Number 002399
Working Title Classification Title CollegeCollege College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)
DepartmentDepartment History
Position DesignationPosition Designation Faculty
Employment TypeEmployment Type
Permanent - Full-time
Months per year 12
Primary Purpose of DepartmentThe Department of History employs 29 full-time and 6 part-time faculty members. Degree programs include the B.A. in History, with approximately 175 majors, and the M.A. in History, with nearly 50 students. The M.A. program also features a concentration in Public History. The History department works closely with departments, programs, and centers across the University, including Africana Studies, American Studies, Capitalism Studies, the David R.
Ravin School of Architecture, Global Studies, Latin American Studies, Religious Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies. It also houses two journals:
The Journal of Urban History and The Latin Americanist. The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences focuses on student-centered teaching, innovative research, and community collaborations that prepare our graduates to help solve the pressing problems of our world today. Our supportive faculty and staff strive to engage with students to gain real-world experience, explore their unique goals, and thrive.
As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 18 units, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. The College offers 5 doctoral degrees, 16 master’s degrees, 17 graduate certificates, 26 undergraduate degrees, 44 undergraduate minors, 14 undergraduate certificates, 18 graduate early-entry programs, and 15 honors programs.
The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences focuses on student-centered teaching, innovative research, and community collaborations that prepare our graduates to help solve the pressing problems of our world today. Our supportive faculty and staff strive to engage with students to gain real-world experience, explore their unique goals, and thrive. As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 18 units, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers.
The College offers 5 doctoral degrees, 16 master’s degrees, 17 graduate certificates, 26 undergraduate degrees, 44 undergraduate minors, 14 undergraduate certificates, 18 graduate early-entry programs, and 15 honors programs. UNC Charlotte is a rapidly growing doctoral-granting urban research university located in the largest metropolitan area between Washington, DC and Atlanta. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Engagement campus and a Carnegie R1 research institution.
Over 32,000 culturally diverse students are enrolled at the University.
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