Early American and Public History Professor
***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***
*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***
Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.
Overview
The History Department invites applicants for an open rank, full-time, temporary faculty position in Colonial America/Early Republic and Public History to begin in Fall 2027. Teaching responsibilities will include upper-division and graduate courses in early American history, along with courses in Salem State’s public history concentration/graduate certificate program, the American history survey sequence, and regional world history.
The history department seeks a faculty member who is dedicated to educational excellence and thrives in a student-centered teaching program. Faculty members also serve the department through curriculum development, program evaluation, and service on departmental and university committees.
What makes Salem State University distinctive isn't just what happens in our classrooms. It's who's in them. Our students are ambitious, diverse and often the first in their families to pursue higher education. Our faculty rise to meet that with rigorous scholarship, thoughtful teaching and a genuine investment in student growth. We're the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution, designations we've earned and take seriously. If you're looking for a collegial academic home where your work truly matters, Salem State delivers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.
***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***
*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***
Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.