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Posted: 05-Sep-24
Location: Mississippi State, Mississippi
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The Mississippi State University Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in United States History, 1820-1860, beginning August 16, 2025. Teaching responsibilities are two courses per semester. Offerings include a turn in the US History survey and undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of expertise. Ability to participate in one or more of the department’s graduate Nodes of Excellence is a plus. See website, listed below, for more information about the Nodes.
A Ph.D. in U.S. History at the time of appointment is required. Evidence of successful teaching and publications are preferred. Also preferred is the ability to broaden the department’s offerings in African American and/or 19th century US History. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
The Department of History at Mississippi State University is the editorial home of Environmental History, War and History and Early American Studies. It houses the US Grant Presidential Library and the Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana.
All applicants must apply online at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/508147 and attach a cover letter and current curriculum vitae. To guarantee consideration, applications must be received by November 15, 2025. Please include e-mail address to facilitate contact.
Questions? Please contact aimarcus@history.msstate.edu
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.