"Assistant Professor - History and Philosophy/Religion"

Job Details

Appointment Type: Tenure Track
State Title: Assistant Professor
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: 35 hour work week/Full-time
Expected Term: 8/8/26 - 6/9/29
Compensation: Range 22/ $ 87,140.30 - $ 93,844.57

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.

About the History Department:

The history department at The College of New Jersey is an active community of teacher-scholars who share a passion for undergraduate education. More than half of our majors are preparing for careers in teaching, and other recent graduates have been admitted to top law schools and graduate schools including Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, Rutgers, Brandeis, Vanderbilt, and Villanova. The department has strengths in World History with specialists in Africa, Europe, South Asia, Russia and Central Asia, the Ancient Mediterranean, and the United States. The department members are active scholars whose monographs and articles have been published by Cambridge, Cornell, Oxford, Ohio University Press, and leading journals in our respective fields. We share a commitment to collegiality, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promote a healthy work-life balance.

Position Overview:

The College of New Jersey seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in East Asian or Middle Eastern history. The position is based in the History Department, which will oversee research and service responsibilities. Two-thirds of the teaching duties will be in the History Department, and one-third will be in the Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Classical Studies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• We welcome applicants whose research focuses on any period or topic related to East Asian or Middle Eastern history. The successful candidate will contribute to all levels of the curriculum, offering courses for majors as well as for students fulfilling core requirements. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to teach a course or courses in the pre-modern era, before 1500 CE. An ability to teach historical methods is highly desirable.
• Candidates should demonstrate a strong scholarly program and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship. We encourage applicants whose work supports the College's mission in teaching, research, and service.
• Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. by August 25, 2026. A Ph.D. in history is preferred, but applicants with a Ph.D. in philosophy, religion, or area studies will be considered.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

How to Apply

Applications should include:

• A cover letter describing the applicant's interests and experience in research, teaching, and service
• A current CV
• Contact information for three references
• Two sample syllabi
• A writing sample (an article or a dissertation chapter)

Applications must be submitted electronically. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2025.

Please direct questions to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Cynthia Paces, paces@tcnj.edu.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.