Assistant Professor of History

Assistant Professor of History

Northern State University

Posting Number: F01941P

DepartmentL NSU-History

Physical Location of Position (City): Aberdeen

Posting Text:

Position Summary:

The Department of History and Social Sciences at Northern State
University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track
Assistant Professor of History. This position offers the
opportunity to teach and mentor students in Early American History
through the Civil War era while contributing to the department's
research culture and to university life more broadly. The
anticipated start date is August 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in History, with a specialty in Early American History

through the Civil War era; any focus within that broad period is
welcome. ABD candidates with a definite completion date prior to
the position's start date may also be considered.

• Experience teaching or developing digital public history projects

is preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach twelve credit
hours per semester in introductory and upper-level American History
courses. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will serve
as an active member of the department and university community
by:

• Directing student learning opportunities, including experiential

learning and other applied student experiences

• Building and sustaining connections with community businesses and

organizations to support student learning

• Advising students on career pathways • Supporting departmental

student recruitment and retention efforts

• Engaging in research and scholarly activity • Maintaining a

visible, engaged presence within the department and across
campus

Posting Date: 09/01/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date: 10/01/2026

Advertised Salary:

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