Special Assistant Professor of U.S. History

Position Title:

Special Assistant Professor of U.S. History

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Social Science

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Description:

The Department of History at Hofstra University invites applications for the position of a one-year (nonrenewable) Special Assistant Professor of U.S. History, starting September 1, 2026. The teaching load is 18 credit hours annually, including at least six in public history.

• We seek applicants who are eager to cooperate with faculty, students, and staff of all backgrounds who demonstrate an interest in and a record of success in public history and community engagement, who have teaching and research experience in U.S. public history, material culture and/or museum studies, and/ or digital history.
• Along with undergraduate classroom teaching the successful candidate will help direct internships and continue to build our community partnerships with local museums, archives, and historic sites.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in history is required at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in 17th-19th century U.S. social, urban, and/ or indigenous history are welcome, although other fields may be considered.