Assistant Professor Public History
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.
With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.
Location
With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of History has a significant presence in the core curriculum and the Digital Humanities program, offers a major and minor in History, and has two active chapters of Phi Alpha Theta. It hosts a thriving graduate program, with concentrations in History and Public History, a new online track in War & Society, and an accelerated Bachelor¿s to Master¿s track (ABM) with a concentration in Public History. Department members are active in campus programming and community outreach in Statesboro and Savannah and the surrounding areas.
Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the tenure-track Assistant Professor position requires a 3-3 teaching load with an expectation of research and service. The position is a tenure-track academic year appointment (10 month).
Required Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in History, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in History, by August 1, 2026.
- Demonstrated interest in and record of success in Public History, community engagement, and program development.
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching and research focus in U.S. public history, material culture or museum studies, the history of science and technology, digital history, military history, or environmental history
- Record of teaching public history and U.S. history at the college level
- Peer-reviewed scholarly publications
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.
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