"Assistant Professor of Instruction, History (non tenure-track)"

Job Description

The Ohio University Department of History is hiring one or more assistant professors of instruction of American history who are committed to student success. The person(s) hired will be expected to teach multiple sections of an introductory course focused on U.S. civic tradition and will have the opportunity to teach upper-division courses in U.S. history. Candidates with experience in public history and pre-twentieth-century U.S. history are especially encouraged to apply. Courses will be delivered mostly in-person at the Athens campus. The teaching load is typically eight courses per academic year on a semester schedule.

The position is full-time, non-tenure-track, benefits-eligible, and begins in Fall 2026.

History Department

The Department of History has 21 full-time faculty across the main campus and five regional campuses in Southern and Central Ohio. Situated within the College of Arts & Sciences, the department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. It serves students in the undergraduate major, M.A., M.S.S. and Ph.D. degree programs, and across the university in humanities and social-science general-education courses. Visit our website to learn more about the department's people, programs, and achievements.

College of Arts & Sciences

This college is central to Ohio University's transformative learning experience. The foundational instruction for the entire university, delivered through the general education and liberal arts curriculum, is provided by the College of Arts and Sciences. The college provides the primary instruction for approximately one-third of the undergraduate majors on campus, as well as half of the undergraduate credit hours on the Athens campus. In addition, the college offers a number of master's programs, and eight departments offer doctoral degrees. A&S faculty are at the heart of Ohio University's research activity. For more information, visit this website.

Ohio University

Established in 1804, Ohio University is an R1 institution and the oldest public university in the state of Ohio. Our total enrollment is over 28,000 students across the state and online. About 20,000 of those students are undergraduates studying at our residential campus in Athens, a quintessential college town. The campus is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains amidst scenic state parks and a national forest, and is 75 minutes southeast of Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities

The regular teaching load is four courses per semester. The person hired will be expected to teach multiple sections of an introductory course focused on U.S. civic tradition and will have the opportunity to teach upper-division courses in U.S. history. The candidate will be expected to deliver mostly in-person courses, but there may be a need for some online teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in history or public history by the start date of employment, active engagement in the field of U.S. history, and prior teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with significant teaching experience in U.S. history.

Planning Unit: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: History

Campus: Athens

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Joey Pierce, Employment Coordinator, piercej@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time term

Advertised Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.