Assistant Professor of Global, Transnational, or World History

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The Department of History in the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Global, Transnational, or World History, beginning in August 2027.

We seek candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research, the potential for excellence in graduate instruction, and the pursuit of an active scholarly agenda. Applicants with specialization in the early-modern and/or modern periods and an interest outside of the US are particularly encouraged to apply.

The desired candidate will hold a Ph.D. in history by the time of appointment with a focus on themes relevant to the department. Applicants that can contribute to the development of our curricular initiatives in the history of science & technology, the environment, and/or applied history as well as supplement the History Department’s Social Studies major and/or the Peace and Conflict Studies and/or War and Society minors, and/or the College’s regional minors are particularly welcome to apply. The successful candidate will teach 6 courses per year: a combination of world history or thematic survey courses and upper-level courses in their area(s) of specialization, per the needs of the department and in consultation with the Department Chair.

Interested candidates must apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122865. A complete set of application materials must include: a letter of application describing the candidate’s interest, qualifications, teaching experience, and scholarly agenda; at least 2 sample syllabi (1 survey class and 1 potential upper-level class); an unofficial graduate transcript; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three references. A review of applications will begin on November 12, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Job Duties

• Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.
• Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.
• Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.
• Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.
• Performs other departmental needs as assigned.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Reference List

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2
3. Other Document 3