The Department of History at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of Post-1945 U.S.
History, to begin August 2027. The area of specialization is open within the field, but we particularly welcome applicants able to teach broadly, including African American history and / or urban history. The standard teaching load is 3-2, and the successful candidate will demonstrate a robust research agenda consistent with the expectations for tenure at an R2 institution. In addition to teaching upper-level and graduate courses in post-1945 U.S. History and related topics, the candidate will contribute to the department’s general education curriculum, including teaching survey classes in post-1877 U.S. History. A commitment to teaching and mentoring graduate students, as well as active engagement in departmental and institutional service, is essential. For information about the Oakland University College of Arts and Sciences, see here . For information about the Oakland University Department of History, see here . A PhD in History or a related discipline is required by the beginning of the appointment.
