Assistant Professor in African American History

Ability to teach courses in area of specialization, as well as American history surveys, required.

Candidates with an ability to support the department's programs are encouraged to apply.

The Department of History at Appalachian State provides students with knowledge of their own cultural tradition and an appreciation of other cultures and societies of the past. It promotes an appreciation of the complexity of human affairs and the difficulties involved in interpreting them. The Department offers a broad curriculum in local, national, regional, and world history which encourages history majors to develop a comparative approach to human problems. The department offers four undergraduate majors, and five concentrations within a master's degree program - employing approximately 30 tenure-line faculty members. Additional information about the department, the university and the surrounding area is located at: https://history.appstate.edu/

Teach courses in area of specialization and American history surveys. In addition to instructional duties, faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service activities. The successful applicant should support Appalachian State
University's Strategic Priorities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

A complete application consists of and must be attached:
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of 3 Professional References with Contact information

The initial review of complete applications will begin on November 20, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.