Native American and Indigenous Studies Association
Assistant/Associate Professor in Public History – Tenure Track, Washington State
Native American and Indigenous Studies Association, Pullman, Washington, us, 99164
Overview
Position Details:
The Department of History at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a permanent, full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in Public History. The appointment begins August 16, 2026. The opportunity emphasizes public history methods, community-engaged teaching and research, and the use of emerging digital technologies to expand public access, collaboration, and participation. The department has strengths in the American West, Pacific Northwest, Borderlands, World, and Public Histories, and seeks to enhance and expand research capabilities in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission. The position is designed for candidates trained in public history who are committed to student success and to addressing twenty-first century challenges through innovative teaching and scholarship. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public history. Advise and mentor graduate students in public history. Develop a robust research and scholarly profile. Provide department, college, and university service. On the tenure-track, faculty typically teach a 2-2 load and may occasionally teach online for the WSU Global Campus. Qualifications
Assistant Professor Completed PhD in history or closely related field by start of employment date. Demonstrated record of or potential for research and scholarship in public history. Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction. Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support, access and opportunity in research, teaching, and service in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission. Associate Professor Completed PhD in history or closely related field by start of employment date. Demonstrated record of or potential for research and scholarship in public history. Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction. Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support, access and opportunity in research, teaching, and service in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission. Demonstrated record of national impact or significance of public history work and scholarship. Must have a record of accomplishments in research and teaching commensurate with school/department, college, and university standards for tenure at the level of associate professor. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with tribal communities and experience with digital history. Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary:
Assistant Professor salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per nine-month academic year. Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Associate Professor
salary range is $85,000 to $90,000 per nine-month academic year. Commensurate with experience and qualifications. The above salary reflects the full salary range for this position in accordance with RCW 49.58.110; individual placement within the range is based on experience, education, skills, and abilities. Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical/dental/life/disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement, deferred compensation, and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For more details see the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation. Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Provide materials that clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and any additional requirements. A cover letter addressing qualifications and a response to the prompt about how the candidate would support WSU’s land-grant mission, including up to three areas of responsibility related to this mission. Curriculum vitae. Teaching statement describing teaching experience and philosophy. Research/Scholars/Public History statement outlining scholarly and/or Public History work and future plans. One example of research, including a publication or public-facing project highlighting public history practice. External candidates:
Upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of the application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates):
upload documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files; PDF is encouraged. References:
A professional reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. Background Check:
The position requires a background check for reasons including access to clients or vulnerable populations, law enforcement, security clearances, or other sensitive duties. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment is made. Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time. WSU encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected statuses. Notice of Non-Discrimination: WSU does not discriminate in admission, employment, housing, or services; inquiries about discrimination and harassment can be made to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
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Position Details:
The Department of History at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a permanent, full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in Public History. The appointment begins August 16, 2026. The opportunity emphasizes public history methods, community-engaged teaching and research, and the use of emerging digital technologies to expand public access, collaboration, and participation. The department has strengths in the American West, Pacific Northwest, Borderlands, World, and Public Histories, and seeks to enhance and expand research capabilities in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission. The position is designed for candidates trained in public history who are committed to student success and to addressing twenty-first century challenges through innovative teaching and scholarship. Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public history. Advise and mentor graduate students in public history. Develop a robust research and scholarly profile. Provide department, college, and university service. On the tenure-track, faculty typically teach a 2-2 load and may occasionally teach online for the WSU Global Campus. Qualifications
Assistant Professor Completed PhD in history or closely related field by start of employment date. Demonstrated record of or potential for research and scholarship in public history. Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction. Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support, access and opportunity in research, teaching, and service in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission. Associate Professor Completed PhD in history or closely related field by start of employment date. Demonstrated record of or potential for research and scholarship in public history. Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction. Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support, access and opportunity in research, teaching, and service in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission. Demonstrated record of national impact or significance of public history work and scholarship. Must have a record of accomplishments in research and teaching commensurate with school/department, college, and university standards for tenure at the level of associate professor. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with tribal communities and experience with digital history. Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary:
Assistant Professor salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per nine-month academic year. Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Associate Professor
salary range is $85,000 to $90,000 per nine-month academic year. Commensurate with experience and qualifications. The above salary reflects the full salary range for this position in accordance with RCW 49.58.110; individual placement within the range is based on experience, education, skills, and abilities. Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical/dental/life/disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement, deferred compensation, and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For more details see the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation. Application Instructions
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Provide materials that clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and any additional requirements. A cover letter addressing qualifications and a response to the prompt about how the candidate would support WSU’s land-grant mission, including up to three areas of responsibility related to this mission. Curriculum vitae. Teaching statement describing teaching experience and philosophy. Research/Scholars/Public History statement outlining scholarly and/or Public History work and future plans. One example of research, including a publication or public-facing project highlighting public history practice. External candidates:
Upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of the application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates):
upload documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files; PDF is encouraged. References:
A professional reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. Background Check:
The position requires a background check for reasons including access to clients or vulnerable populations, law enforcement, security clearances, or other sensitive duties. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment is made. Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time. WSU encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected statuses. Notice of Non-Discrimination: WSU does not discriminate in admission, employment, housing, or services; inquiries about discrimination and harassment can be made to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
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