Assistant Professor - Public History / History of Science and Technology
Assistant Professor - Public History / History of Science and Technology
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$ 86000 - 90000
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Job Description
Position Rank and Title: Assistant Professor of Public History / History of Science and Technology
School/Department Name: College of Social Sciences/Department of History
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications experience and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $86000 - $90000.
Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSUs excellent benefits package.
Target Start Date: August 2026
Application Deadline: October 24 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed.
Position Description
The Department of History at San Jos State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Public History with a preferred specialization in the history of modern Science & Technology who will partner with local community organizations and institutions to provide learning collaborations for undergraduate and graduate students. Key responsibilities include teaching the Introduction to Public History course creating and overseeing a Public History internships program and teaching upper-division courses in the candidates subfield(s) of expertise in addition to possibly teaching History methods and writing courses in rotation and occasional lower-division surveys. The new hire will also offer occasional graduate courses in their field of expertise as part of the departments MA programs in U.S. and World history. The successful candidate will contribute to the department and its interdisciplinary partners to establish a Public History program. Santa Clara Valley the birthplace of Silicon Valley has a strong network of community organizations dedicated to local history and a rich tradition of innovation in science and technology. This area offers distinctive opportunities for research teaching and community engagement.
We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU communityparticularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Inclusive Excellence Statement Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in History is required.
- Research specialty in Public History with a preferred emphasis on the modern History of Science and Technology.
- Demonstrated record of successful teaching in diverse classrooms.
- Demonstration of research potential and an established agenda for future research.
- Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study training teaching and other comparable experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:
- Strong record of teaching excellence teaching experience and a record of service.
- Record of successful collaboration with community-based organizations.
- Demonstrated commitment to or experience in acquiring external funds.
- Experience or interest in developing curriculum related to public history and history of technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching assignments will include undergraduate occasional graduate courses and possibly some student advising.
- Create and oversee a Public History internships program requiring outreach and close partnerships with local museums libraries archives and historical societies.
- Chair the board of the Sourisseau Academy for State and Local History
- Faculty are expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the advancement of the discipline through peer-reviewed scholarship and professional activities.
- The candidate will participate in shared governance usually in department college and university committees and other service assignments.
- The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity in age abilities cultural background ethnicity religion economic background primary language sexual orientation gender identity and academic preparation through inclusive course materials teaching strategies and advisement.
Other Duties
Note that all San Jos State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g. Data Security FERPA Preventing Discrimination and Harassment Title IX Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.
Application Procedure
Select Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
- letter of interest
- curriculum vitae
- inclusive excellence statement (can be included in the letter of interest)
- statement of teaching interests/philosophy
- research plans
- three letters of reference with contact information
Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair: Dr. Alberto Garca
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.
San Jos State University: Silicon Valleys Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley one of the most innovative regions in the world San Jos State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a leading transformative educational institution San Jos State is an essential partner in the technological economic cultural and social development of Silicon Valley the Bay Area and California. SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research world-class scholarship student-centered learning diverse communities and commitment to social justice allow SJSU to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good locally and globally.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jos State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age Ancestry Caste Color Disability Ethnicity Gender Gender Expression Gender Identity Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Military Status Nationality Race Religion Religious Creed Sex Sexual Orientation Sex Stereotype and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jos State University students faculty and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jos State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at or by email at
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available at The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at or by email at .
Employment Type
Full Time
