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History: Assistant Professor - Fall 2026
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History: Assistant Professor - Fall 2026
Location:
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), Decatur, GA
Job ID:
291689
Job Summary Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) seeks an Assistant Professor in Public History with a specialization in Modern U.S. History, beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 load of lower‑division U.S. History survey courses and upper‑division courses in Public History and Twentieth‑Century U.S. History. In addition to teaching, applicants must actively participate in scholarly activities and maintain a clear research agenda in their area of expertise.
This role emphasizes a student‑centered learning environment. The selected candidate will engage extensively with students, provide advising and mentoring, and serve the college and community.
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in American history, public history, or history with at least 18 graduate semester credits in public history.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to teach courses such as America Since 1945, History of Georgia, Oral History, or Digital Humanities.
At least one year of college‑level teaching experience in American or world history survey courses.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse student populations.
Sustained professional engagement that demonstrates relevance and currency in the field of teaching.
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50). For individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations, please contact HR at (678) 407‑5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.
Background Check Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and a satisfactory background investigation, including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a drug test.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia (USG) upholds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect as its core values, guiding all institutional activities. These values are embodied in the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct.
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Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), Decatur, GA
Job ID:
291689
Job Summary Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) seeks an Assistant Professor in Public History with a specialization in Modern U.S. History, beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach a 4/4 load of lower‑division U.S. History survey courses and upper‑division courses in Public History and Twentieth‑Century U.S. History. In addition to teaching, applicants must actively participate in scholarly activities and maintain a clear research agenda in their area of expertise.
This role emphasizes a student‑centered learning environment. The selected candidate will engage extensively with students, provide advising and mentoring, and serve the college and community.
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in American history, public history, or history with at least 18 graduate semester credits in public history.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to teach courses such as America Since 1945, History of Georgia, Oral History, or Digital Humanities.
At least one year of college‑level teaching experience in American or world history survey courses.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse student populations.
Sustained professional engagement that demonstrates relevance and currency in the field of teaching.
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75‑50). For individuals requiring disability‑related accommodations, please contact HR at (678) 407‑5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.
Background Check Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and a satisfactory background investigation, including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a drug test.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia (USG) upholds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect as its core values, guiding all institutional activities. These values are embodied in the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct.
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