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Oglethorpe University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of History to begin August 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory history courses as well as upper-division courses in their specialty. We are open to all fields with strong consideration given to candidates whose expertise enables them to teach African American History and contribute to our African American Studies program. Candidates with multi/interdisciplinary interregional and transnational expertise that spans different historical periods regions or academic disciplines and who can demonstrate a readiness to develop courses beyond their area of specialty will be especially valued. Responsibilities will include contributing to theOglethorpe Core Program by teaching Historical Perspectives on the Social Order.
Oglethorpe Universitys mission pledges to educate students to be citizens in a global world and we are committed to diversifying the course offerings at Oglethorpe. This position offers an opportunity to expand and deepen the offerings of the History program as well as help develop the curricular content of Oglethorpes Core Curriculum.
An Assistant Professor typically teaches three courses (12 credits) per semester on a ten-month contract. Research expectations are balanced with teaching responsibilities and service commitments include contributing to the history program university committees and/or mentoring students. We welcome applicants who are committed to exploring innovative teaching methods including the development of learning opportunities beyond the classroom that take advantage of the rich opportunities available inmetropolitan Atlanta and its environs.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in History in hand by August 2026 is required.
About Oglethorpe University
Founded in 1835 Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that unites a close-knit campus community with the big city culture and opportunities of Atlanta Georgia. Today the university enrolls over 1400 students representing 33 states and 31 countries and offers students Atlantas premier undergraduate learning experience. Students at Oglethorpe benefit from small classes and close connections to our outstanding faculty.
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit a cover letter curriculum vitae evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g. syllabi examples of student work or student evaluations) a statement of teaching philosophy and the names and contact information for three the cover letter please address all the qualifications stated above and share how your teaching and mentoring practices align with Oglethorpes commitment to an inclusive learning environment.
To ensure full consideration please submit all required materials via the application portal. Review of applications will begin on October 20 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Nick Maher ().
Employment Type
Full-Time
