Assistant Professor of Modern African American History
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
The Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in modern African American history. Appointment will begin August 10, 2027.
Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body, as well as Masters and Ph.D. students.
Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in African American history and other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute to the graduate program.
Required Qualifications:- A Ph.D in History or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
- Completion of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach.
- Research experience in modern African American history.
- Experience teaching (or ability to teach) courses in African American history and other lecture and seminar-style courses.
- Experience mentoring graduate students or ability to contribute to the graduate program.
- Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research.
- Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.
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