Assistant Professor

Employment Type: Permanent Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0006111

Salary Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Position Summary/Description:

Primary duties: Faculty member will be responsible for teaching a 2:2 load while achieving scholarly excellence in their own research, participating in departmental service, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the history of science and technology. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate students at both the introductory level as well as upper-level courses in areas of scholarly focus. Scholars who work on any chronological period and geographical specialization are invited to apply.

We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https://history.unc.edu/about-us/). Applicants must have PhD in hand in the field of history or a closely related field by July 1, 2027. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in History or related field and evidence of excellence in teaching and scholarship. Teaching load of two courses per semester; salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The appointment begins July 1, 2027. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Applicants should submit online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/ 1) a cover letter; 2) a CV; and 3) the names of four references with contact information. The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.