"Department of History Chair 12 Month (Internal Candidates Only)"

Job Summary

The Department of History at California State University, San Bernardino invites applications for the position of Department Chair at the Associate or Full Professor rank beginning August 17, 2026. This invitation is for candidates internal to the history department at CSUSB only. The ideal candidate will be an experienced faculty member with demonstrated leadership and administrative skills, an established record of scholarly research and evidence of commitment to student success. The Chair is expected to provide leadership in shaping and facilitating the future of the department including student success, faculty and staff development, faculty mentoring, strategic planning, and advocating for the department's students, staff, and faculty. The Department of History is located in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and offers a B.A. in History and a B.A. in Public History. The Department has 13 full-time tenure track faculty members and approximately 300 undergraduate majors.

Typical Activities

The successful Chair candidate is expected to provide strong leadership, strong advocacy for the department, strong teaching in History, strong mentoring of students, while maintaining a robust and ongoing research agenda.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be a tenured faculty at CSUSB currently in the Department of History. We welcome applications from all areas of research related to History and Public History.
• Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in History or an equivalent degree in a closely related area.
• Candidate must demonstrate leadership and administrative skills.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates should show a commitment to the Department of History and can advocate on behalf of their students, staff, and faculty.
• Candidates should show superior teaching and mentoring of students in the field of History.
• Candidates should be committed to diversity and student success.
• Candidates should maintain a robust and ongoing research agenda.
• Candidates should be able to facilitate faculty and staff development, faculty mentoring, and strategic planning.

How to Apply

Please submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
   b. A statement of your research experience/plans
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
6. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.
7. Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words).

Formal review of applications will begin January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at: Apply Here

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Department Chair 12 Month (Associate Professor) (Range 4) - $7,830 - $18,029
Department Chair 12 Month (Professor) (Range 5) - $9,883 - $18,882

About the Department

For more information regarding the position or the Department of History, please contact:

Recruitment Chair
Kate Liszka
kate.liszka@csusb.edu

Department Chair
Brian Janiskee
janiskee@csusb.edu