Assistant Professor of Public History

Assistant Professor of Public History

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Working Title Assistant Professor of Public History Type of Position Faculty Department Dept of Social Science Appointment Length Aug - May (9 mo) Tenure Status 2 - Tenure Track Academic Rank 3 - Assistant Professor Is this considered a "term" position? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Published Salary F.T.E. 1.00 Grant Funded Position? No If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date Description of

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The History Program and Museum Studies minor at Fairmont State University are currently recruiting candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor for a Fall 2025 appointment. The successful candidate for this position can expect to teach undergraduate courses such as Intro to Public History, Intro to Museum Studies, and Historian's Craft. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the both programs through curriculum development, promotion, recruitment, and growing partnerships with local, regional, and national museums and historic sites.

The ideal candidate would have teaching experience in public history and demonstrated experience in public or digital history/humanities in one or more of the following settings: museums, historical societies, archives, libraries, or historical/cultural agencies. Experience in folklore, material culture, historic preservation, or heritage tourism encouraged.

The required teaching load is four classes per semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent, enthusiastic teaching and student advocacy; ability to work cooperatively and productively with faculty, staff and students; commitment to productivity and professional development; ability to use technology effectively in teaching, learning and assessment and active participation in department, college and community service.

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SU, founded in 1865, offers a proud tradition of quality education to approximately 3,500 students with undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including liberal arts, education, business, engineering technology, and pre-professional education. Fairmont State University sits in a beautiful, rural setting convenient to larger cities like Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. West Virginia boasts a wealth of opportunities for collaboration and research, being home to a number of FBI, BOP and other federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies.

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Terminal degree in history or related field. ABD will be considered.

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Requisition Number 2026024FP

Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Hire Date August 2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/11/2026 Job Close Date 03/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Applicant Instructions Advertising Summary Quicklink for Posting

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