Job Description Summary

The University of Maryland, College Park Department of History, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in 20th century U.S. women/gender history. Applicants must demonstrate a broad knowledge of U.S. women’s history. Research specialization open, but projects complementing departmental strengths will be prioritized. In addition to exceptional scholarly promise, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching.
Responsibilities include teaching a general U.S. women’s history survey (modern era 1880-2000), other lecture courses, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate seminars as they align with the candidate’s interests and departmental requirements, as well as engaging in curriculum development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Ph.D. in History or a related field is required in hand by August 1, 2027
Experience: Teaching experience at the college or university level is required.
Physical Demands:
Sit for extended periods; frequent computer/keyboard use; occasional standing/walking between office and classrooms; occasional lifting of books/materials up to 10–15 lbs.
Stand and/or move around a classroom for class periods; write on boards and/or use instructional technology.
Preferences:
We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to all the pillars of the College of Arts and Humanities’ Strategic Plan: Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and Meaningful Futures. Contributions toward those goals and values might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly.
Licenses/ Certifications:
A Ph.D. in History or a related field is required in hand by August 1, 2027

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

ARHU-History

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$90,000 - $95,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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