"Assistant Professor of Public History"

This position expands a thriving public history program in which students can receive a B.A. in History with a Public History concentration, a M.A. degree in History with a concentration in Museum Studies, and a Ph.D. in U.S. history with a minor concentration in Public History. Applicants with demonstrated experience in historic preservation, material culture, digital history, community-engaged practice, and/or oral history are particularly encouraged to apply.

While this is a tenure-track position, an appointment made effective January 1, 2026, will be as visiting assistant professor (pre-tenure-track) for the spring semester, with the tenure-track appointment commencing effective August 1, 2026. The visiting appointment is necessary to effectuate a normal tenure clock. Candidate must hold or anticipate a Ph. D in History or related field by January 1, 2026.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in public history and in the candidate’s area of specialization, both in person and online.
• Continuing an active program of peer-reviewed scholarship and/or creative activity.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Providing service and leadership for our Public History programs and to the department, college, university and community.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should hold or anticipate holding a Ph.D in History or affiliated fields by January 1, 2026.

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.