Assistant Professor (History)

The History program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites applications for a specialist in either U.S. African American or U.S. Latina/o/x history. Latina/o/x specialists may have expertise in but not limited to Mexican American Chicano and Borderlands history as well as Puerto Rican and U.S. Central American diasporas among others. All subspecialties will receive full consideration. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in face-to-face and online formats. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration are available with Art History Africana Studies Philosophy Women Gender and Sexuality Studies; Latin American and Latina/o/x studies and the universitys new Center for Virtual Expression (CVeX). This is a tenure-track nine-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 10 2027. The position reports to the Director of the School of History and Philosophy.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity.

The regular teaching load is two (2) courses per semester. The successful candidate will teach large-enrollment United States survey classes upper-level and graduate courses in their area(s) of specialization and historical methods. The candidate will be expected to deliver most courses in person but there may be a need for online teaching. Additionally the successful candidate will pursue a vigorous research program mentor graduate and undergraduate students and provide service to the program school college university and the professional community nationally or internationally in accordance with the School of History and Philosophy Operating Papers.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200 undergraduate degrees minors and specializations 79 masters degrees and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1136 acres with additional acreage in University Farms Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest many state parks national wildlife areas and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area with a lake and forest on campus as well as traditional collegiate architecture quad and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits employee tuition waivers and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region visit: Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence equity and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status genetic information marital status disabilitypregnancysexual orientation including gender identity unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action laws orders and regulations.