Assistant Professor of 18th/19th Century American History Job at Coastal Carolin

Assistant Professor of 18th/19th Century American History

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. The role emphasizes strong undergraduate teaching, potential in graduate instruction, and an active scholarly agenda. Candidates with expertise in Native American History, especially with a regional focus on the Southeast, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach six courses per year, including U.S. History survey courses and upper‑level specialist courses in the nineteenth century, in collaboration with the Department Chair.
• Prepare course content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course/lab each semester; communicate with students, calculate and assign grades, and track attendance per university procedures.
• Conduct research in the field or produce creative work, training students in relevant research and production techniques.
• Maintain regular office hours each week and participate in faculty activities such as committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, and scholarly pursuits as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by the time of appointment with a focus on American History within the period 1783–1898.
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, potential for excellence in graduate instruction, and an active scholarly agenda.
• Strong potential for teaching excellence and the ability to contribute to curriculum development for the Social Studies major, related minors, certificates, or initiatives at the departmental or college level.
• Ability to demonstrate strong potential for excellence in teaching.

Application Process

• Apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120395.
• Submit a letter of application (interest, qualifications, teaching experience, scholarly agenda), at least three sample syllabi (one early U.S. History survey class and two potential upper‑level courses), an unofficial transcript, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
• Optional: include recent teaching evaluations.
• Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina. The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or disability status. It is an EO/AA employer and offers equal opportunities for all students and employees.