"Assistant Professor of Instruction - US History"

The University of Northern Iowa's Department of History seeks applications for a three-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction in US History, with a research specialty in either the Revolutionary era or the Civil War era to complement existing department strengths, starting in August 2026. This position will teach and develop courses in the Department of History as assigned, including introductory and general education courses at the undergraduate level and graduate coursework for the department’s fully online MA program. The successful candidate's workload will include teaching and service obligations. Faculty resources, including office space with computer and printer and library privileges, will be provided to support teaching and research.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in US History by start of employment with a research specialization in either the Revolutionary era or the Civil War era; a record of success in teaching at the college level; evidence of effective online teaching; and strong communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. completion by the time of application preferred.

For more information, please contact Ken Atkinson by e-mail at kenneth.atkinson@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by January 16, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1. Curriculum Vitae 
2. Cover Letter that directly addresses required qualifications and, where appropriate, preferred qualifications
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Sample syllabi for a US survey course and an upper-division or graduate course in the applicant’s area of specialization

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, make sure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 1/16/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.