Senior Endowed Chair in US History

University of Notre Dame

$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in US History or a closely related field
  • Established full professor status
  • Demonstrated international scholarly reputation
  • Documented record of excellence in teaching
  • Proven track record in service contributions

Responsibilities

  • Conduct impactful research in United States history
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
  • Engage in departmental and university service
  • Lead initiatives to enhance the department's missions
  • Mentor junior faculty and students

Benefits

  • Endowed senior chair position
  • Opportunity to influence department direction
  • Access to a prestigious academic network
  • Support for research initiatives
  • Engagement with a vibrant academic community
Full Job Description
Description

The History Department of Notre Dame invites applications for an endowed senior chair in United States history. We welcome applications from full professors working in any period or specialization of United States history. Position duties include research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate should have an international scholarly reputation as well as a record of excellence in teaching and service. The candidate is expected to take a leadership role in furthering the research, teaching, and service missions of the Department of History and the University of Notre Dame.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD in US History or a closely related field.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Please address any inquiries to Professor Jon Coleman ([redacted]), Search Committee Chair. Information about Notre Dame is available here, and about the department at history.nd.edu.

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