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Overview

The Department of History at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of 18th/19th-Century American History, beginning August 2026.

We seek candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, the potential for excellence in graduate instruction, and the pursuit of an active scholarly agenda. The desired candidate will hold a Ph.D. by the time of appointment with a focus on American History within the general period of 1783-1898. We welcome applicants with expertise in Native American History, especially with a regional focus on the Southeast. Applicants who can contribute to the development of our curriculum and existing programs, such as the Social Studies major and related minors/certificates/initiatives at the departmental or college level, are particularly welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will teach 6 courses per year: a combination of U.S. History survey courses and upper-level courses in their area(s) of specialization, including courses through the nineteenth century and per the needs of the department and in consultation with the Department Chair.
• Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.
• Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
• Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.
• Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.
• Required Qualifications: Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.

Posting details

• Posting Number: F00457P
• Number Of Vacancies: 1
• Desired Start Date: 08/16/2026
• Job Open Date: 10/30/2025
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Quicklink For Posting: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120395

Application process

Interested candidates must apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120395. A complete set of application materials must include: a letter of application describing the candidate’s interest, qualifications, teaching experience, and scholarly agenda; at least 3 sample syllabi (1 early U.S. History survey class and 2 potential upper-level courses); an unofficial transcript; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three references. In addition to these required materials, we also invite applicants to include copies of recent teaching evaluations with their application. A review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach.

Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Additional information

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About the university

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, nine miles from Myrtle Beach. It enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations and offers baccalaureate, master’s, and certain doctoral programs.

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