"Assistant Professor of Public History"

Posting Summary

Working Title
Assistant Professor of Public History

Type of Position
Faculty

Department
Dept of Social Science

Appointment Length
Aug - May (9 mo)

Tenure Status
2 - Tenure Track

Academic Rank
3 - Assistant Professor

Is this considered a 'term' position?
No

Benefits Eligible?
Yes

Published Salary

F.T.E.
1.00

Grant Funded Position?
No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The History Program and Museum Studies minor at Fairmont State University are currently recruiting candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor for a Fall 2025 appointment. The successful candidate for this position can expect to teach undergraduate courses such as Intro to Public History, Intro to Museum Studies, and Historian’s Craft. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the both programs through curriculum development, promotion, recruitment, and growing partnerships with local, regional, and national museums and historic sites.

The ideal candidate would have teaching experience in public history and demonstrated experience in public or digital history/humanities in one or more of the following settings: museums, historical societies, archives, libraries, or historical/cultural agencies. Experience in folklore, material culture, historic preservation, or heritage tourism encouraged.
The required teaching load is four classes per semester. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent, enthusiastic teaching and student advocacy; ability to work cooperatively and productively with faculty, staff and students; commitment to productivity and professional development; ability to use technology effectively in teaching, learning and assessment and active participation in department, college and community service.
FSU, founded in 1865, offers a proud tradition of quality education to approximately 3,500 students with undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including liberal arts, education, business, engineering technology, and pre-professional education. Fairmont State University sits in a beautiful, rural setting convenient to larger cities like Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. West Virginia boasts a wealth of opportunities for collaboration and research, being home to a number of FBI, BOP and other federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies.

Minimum Required Education
Terminal degree in history or related field. ABD will be considered.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications
-

Minimum Required Qualifications
-

Preferred Qualifications
-

Requisition Number
2026024FP

Number of Vacancies
1

Anticipated Hire Date
August 2026

Job Open Date
02/11/2026

Job Close Date
03/04/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Quicklink for Posting
https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/10217