"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - History: Latinx (26-27)"

The History Department of DePaul University invites applications for a US historian with expertise in Latinx history, Chicano history, or borderlands history for a tenure track position to begin September 2026. Responsibilities for this position include teaching American history, Latinx, borderlands, or Chicano history, and developing new courses in the candidate's area of specialty that will appeal to a broad set of DePaul students. The faculty will be expected to teach in the History Department, as well as the University's interdisciplinary programs like the Chicago Quarter, Honors, and the First Year Program. The ability to teach in Spanish or another language related to the candidate's research is a plus.

Qualifications: The candidate must have a PhD in history or a related field required by September 2026. The department seeks excellence in instruction, research, and service and seeks someone who will look forward to taking on administrative responsibilities at some point in their careers.

Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a syllabus; three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should speak directly to the applicant's teaching experience; and an example of the candidate's scholarship. Teaching evaluations would also be helpful for evaluating the candidate's portfolio. Deadline for applications October 31, 2025.

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $70,500 - $72,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About DePaul University: At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences. We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment.