History: Assistant Professor - Fall 2026

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Job Summary

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position in Public History with specialization in Modern U.S. History, beginning August 1, 2026. Successful candidates for the position will be expected to teach a 4/4 load of lower-division survey courses in U.S. History and upper-division courses in Public History and Twentieth-Century U.S. History. In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in scholarly activities and demonstrate a clear research agenda in their area of scholarly expertise.

GGC emphasizes a student-centered learning environment and applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to student success. We are an institution that values and encourages innovative teaching. The candidate selected will be expected to teach lower-division courses as a significant portion of their teaching load each semester. In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in extensive student engagement, and service to the college and community. Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty.

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree in American history or public history; or a terminal degree in history with 18 graduate semester credits in public history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference may be given to those candidates with demonstrated ability to teach America Since 1945, History of Georgia, Oral History, or Digital Humanities.
• At least one year's experience teaching college-level survey courses in American or world history.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various student populations.
• Sustained professional engagement that demonstrates relevance and currency in the field of teaching.