Towson University:
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month position for an Assistant Professor of African American History in the Department of History. Preferred start date August 2027. 

Qualifications:
PhD in History or related fields required. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the ‘Instructor’ rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2028. Research specialization in African American History from the Colonial Era to 1900, all geographic areas of specialization are welcome.  Demonstrated excellence in teaching in applicant’s field of specialization. Demonstrated scholarship and active research agenda.

Salary and Benefits:
Targeted salary range: $72,000-75,000 commensurate with experience.

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For more information regarding this position and to view the ad in its entirety, we ask that you visit the Office of the Provost website and view our open faculty positions at https://www.towson.edu/provost/prospective/openpositions.html

Towson University:
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month position for an Assistant Professor of African American History in the Department of History. Preferred start date August 2027. 

Qualifications:
PhD in History or related fields required. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the ‘Instructor’ rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2028. Research specialization in African American History from the Colonial Era to 1900, all geographic areas of specialization are welcome.  Demonstrated excellence in teaching in applicant’s field of specialization. Demonstrated scholarship and active research agenda.

Salary and Benefits:
Targeted salary range: $72,000-75,000 commensurate with experience.

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For more information regarding this position and to view the ad in its entirety, we ask that you visit the Office of the Provost website and view our open faculty positions at https://www.towson.edu/provost/prospective/openpositions.html