Assistant Professor of History

Assistant Professor of History – Faculty Position

Delta State University’s School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure‑track position as Assistant Professor of History to start in August 2026.

Faculty – Full Time – 9 month salary basis.

Teaching responsibilities (4‑4 load) include undergraduate and graduate history courses, with half of the load in the world history surveys (HIS 103 and 104) for general education. The successful applicant will teach upper‑level and graduate courses in world history that support the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences and the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies programs. Position responsibilities also include advising, mentoring students, and developing new curriculum strategies.

The successful applicant will also fulfill scholarship obligations including publications and conference presentations; provide service to the school, college, university, and profession; actively engage with committee work at the school, college, and university levels; and exhibit collegiality across all facets of participation in university culture.

Ph.D. in History by the start of employment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ph.D. in History.

Two years of teaching experience with an emphasis in world history. Geographic and period specializations are open.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references are required.

Open Date: 03/23/2026. Open until filled.

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