Job Description Summary
The University of Maryland, College Park Department of History, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in 20th century U.S. women/gender history. Applicants must demonstrate a broad knowledge of U.S. women’s history. Research specialization open, but projects complementing departmental strengths will be prioritized. In addition to exceptional scholarly promise, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching.
Responsibilities include teaching a general U.S. women’s history survey (modern era [redacted]), other lecture courses, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate seminars as they align with the candidate’s interests and departmental requirements, as well as engaging in curriculum development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Ph.D. in History or a related field is required in hand by August 1, 2027
Experience: Teaching experience at the college or university level is required.

Physical Demands:
Sit for extended periods; frequent computer/keyboard use; occasional standing/walking between office and classrooms; occasional lifting of books/materials up to 10–15 lbs.
Stand and/or move around a classroom for class periods; write on boards and/or use instructional technology.

Preferences:
We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to all the pillars of the College of Arts and Humanities’ Strategic Plan: Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and Meaningful Futures. Contributions toward those goals and values might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, research, or service toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly.

Licenses/ Certifications:
A Ph.D. in History or a related field is required in hand by August 1, 2027

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required
No

Department
ARHU-History

Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular

Salary Range
$90,000 - $95,000