Assistant Professor of History

The Department of History at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in United States history since 1950. The position will begin in August 2026.

The successful candidate will teach the U.S. History survey in the General Education program and upper-level undergraduate and MA courses that add to the department's current offerings and may also participate in the college's interdisciplinary minors.

PhD in History must be in hand within six months of the start date. Candidates must demonstrate their experience with and potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Applicants will complete a faculty application and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, an article-length sample of scholarly writing (as Other Document #1), evidence of teaching effectiveness (as Other Document #2), and three references. The cover letter should include a discussion of the candidate's research interests, teaching experience and philosophy, and contributions or potential contributions to the classroom, program, and university. Evidence of teaching effectiveness may include course syllabi, assignments, and summaries of course evaluations, if available.

For more information regarding the position, contact the search chair, Dr. Andrew Witmer, at witmerad@jmu.edu.