"Assistant Professor of History - WVU Tech (Beckley)"

Job Details

The School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. We are seeking an outstanding candidate to complement the faculty in our multidisciplinary School.

Responsibilities include teaching twelve undergraduate hours per semester, including lower-level surveys of American history and upper-division courses related to the candidate’s field(s). The successful candidate will actively contribute to scholarly pursuits, departmental initiatives, and the intellectual and cultural life of the university and will demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse student population. Additional responsibilities include advising students pursuing a history and government major, committee assignments, participation in professional development, attending regularly scheduled faculty and department meetings, and other duties associated with a tenure-track faculty position.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in history with a specialization in American/U.S. History conferred by December 2025, is required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. Candidates must also exhibit evidence of effective teaching experience at the college level along with evidence of scholarly promise.

Application Materials

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Sample syllabus
• Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.
• One-page teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of how research interests inform teaching
• Graduate transcripts

Additional materials may be requested, and referees may be contacted as the search progresses.

Date of Appointment: January 2026

Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 2025.

About the University: WVU Tech is a regional division of the West Virginia University system with a campus located in Beckley, West Virginia. It boasts a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, allowing personalized attention in a supportive environment. WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment, and seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near several state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities.

More information about the School of Arts and Sciences can be found at: https://www.wvutech.edu/academics/sas.

Apply online at: https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities

About WVU:

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.