University of West Georgia
Job Title: Assistant Professor of History
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 289897
Overview
The University of West Georgia is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of History Education in the School of Humanities with a start date of August 2026. Responsibilities
Carry out teaching, scholarly, and service activities appropriate to a tenure-track position in the History Education program. Specific responsibilities beyond teaching are not listed in the provided description; candidates are expected to contribute to teaching excellence and program development in the History Education area. Required Qualifications
Required Education:
earned Ph.D. in History or History Education by July 31, 2026 Required Experience:
record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
record of teaching history/social studies at the secondary (grades 6-12) level. Preference will be given to candidates who express an ability and desire to teach cross-listed courses, particularly with English, courses in digital humanities, or ones offering interdisciplinary approaches to the humanities. Proposed Salary
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Required Documents to Attach
Candidates should submit these materials no later than November 15, 2025. CV Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and related experiences in research and teaching Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire) Teaching portfolio containing a Statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabi/lesson plans Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values are the foundation for all that we do as an organization. More details on the USG values and Code of Conduct are available online at the policy manual pages. Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, credential verification, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made subject to applicable laws, statutes, rules and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) and USG. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by law. Other Information
The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The values guiding the university include ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.
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The University of West Georgia is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of History Education in the School of Humanities with a start date of August 2026. Responsibilities
Carry out teaching, scholarly, and service activities appropriate to a tenure-track position in the History Education program. Specific responsibilities beyond teaching are not listed in the provided description; candidates are expected to contribute to teaching excellence and program development in the History Education area. Required Qualifications
Required Education:
earned Ph.D. in History or History Education by July 31, 2026 Required Experience:
record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
record of teaching history/social studies at the secondary (grades 6-12) level. Preference will be given to candidates who express an ability and desire to teach cross-listed courses, particularly with English, courses in digital humanities, or ones offering interdisciplinary approaches to the humanities. Proposed Salary
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Required Documents to Attach
Candidates should submit these materials no later than November 15, 2025. CV Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and related experiences in research and teaching Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire) Teaching portfolio containing a Statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabi/lesson plans Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values are the foundation for all that we do as an organization. More details on the USG values and Code of Conduct are available online at the policy manual pages. Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, credential verification, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made subject to applicable laws, statutes, rules and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) and USG. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and educates persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by law. Other Information
The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The values guiding the university include ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.
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