Assistant Professor of United States History(Tenure-Track)

Posted Friday, September 2, 2022

VMI seeks a beginning assistant professor in United States history. Candidates with training in any temporal period are welcome; those with a specialty in the history of race, racism, and/or civil rights are particularly encouraged. The position includes responsibility for teaching two sections of HI 300: American Constitutional History a semester, in addition to upper-division courses in the candidate’s area of specialty. HI-300 is currently being developed into a core curriculum course required of all cadets; candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their interest in and ability to teach that offering. The teaching load is 3/3, with sections limited to a maximum of 22 students.

Minimum requirements include an earned Ph.D. in history by May 2023. If the doctorate is not presently in hand, applicants should specifically address when the defense will be held and the dissertation completed. Teaching experience is very desirable. We expect our faculty members to continue demonstrating active research interests in their topical specialty. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom, with on-campus visits to follow.

VMI is a public, four–year, undergraduate military college of approximately 1,700 students, about half of whom accept commissions as officers in the armed forces upon graduation. Teaching excellence in a liberal arts setting is our first priority.  Faculty members wear uniforms and adhere to military customs, but military experience among the faculty is neither required nor expected. For more information about VMI and the Department of History, please visit our web site at https://www.vmi.edu/academics/departments/history/

Applicants must complete an online state application and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and an unofficial transcript of all graduate course work on-line at: Assistant Professor of United States History(Tenure-Track)-Job Application

In addition to the materials submitted online through this website, applicants should have three letters of recommendation (including comments on teaching) submitted via InterFolio Dossier or via email to shaferdp@vmi.edu.  Samples of scholarship not available in JSTOR may be sent as scanned documents via email to shaferdp@vmi.edu.  Please do not mail hard copies of letters of interest, curricula vitae, application forms, or any other application material directly to the department.

Applications will be accepted until Close of business, October 28, 2022.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal education and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.