Assistant Professor - History
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter including vision statement for directorship
- C.V.
- Names and contact information of three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)
Candidates who advance beyond the first round of review may be asked for letters of reference, a writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., sample syllabi, course evaluations).
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or any other website will not be reviewed or considered. Applications are due by November 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered, until the position is filled.
Inquiries can be directed to: Dr. John Grigg, Department Chair, Department of History. jgrigg@unomaha.edu
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor - History
Department
History
Essential Functions
The Department of History at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the Louis and Frances Blumkin Professorship for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. The successful candidate will have a 2-2 teaching load and will also serve as the Director of The Sam & Frances Fried Holocaust & Genocide Academy. Anticipated start date is August 16, 2027.
As a tenure-track faculty member, the successful candidate’s duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, maintaining an active research portfolio, and service to the faculty member’s department, college, and university.
The UNO Department of History awards undergraduate degrees (B.A. and B.S.) and supports graduate programming in history (M.A. and Certificate) and History & Government (M.A.). The successful candidate will teach the History Department’s course on the Holocaust each academic year. In addition, they should be prepared to teach Comparative Genocide, research methods, graduate seminars, and contribute to the department’s general education offerings.
The The Sam & Frances Fried Holocaust & Genocide Academy promotes and facilitates the scholarly study of the Holocaust and other genocides and provides students, faculty, and community members the tools to assist in the prevention of crimes against humanity. The academy holds regular programming relating to the Holocaust and other genocides and helped establish and grow UNO’s Holocaust and Genocide Studies Minor, the first of its kind in the Midwest. This comprehensive program of study is designed to help students understand the causes of genocide, to draw lessons from the past, and to assist them in becoming responsible global citizens.
Responsibilities:
- Teach a 2-2 course load across introductory and advanced levels.
- Maintain an active research agenda with publications.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives and curriculum development.
- Serve as Director of The Sam & Frances Fried Holocaust & Genocide Academy, supporting its mission through program development and community engagement.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff across the College of Arts and Sciences to enhance the visibility and impact of the Fried Academy.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Required Qualifications
The dissertation and all other work for a Ph.D. in history or a closely related field must be completed and approved by August 2027.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
$85,000 - $95,000.00
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026F-00156
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter including vision statement for directorship
- C.V.
- Names and contact information of three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)
Candidates who advance beyond the first round of review may be asked for letters of reference, a writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., sample syllabi, course evaluations).
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or any other website will not be reviewed or considered. Applications are due by November 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open, and applications may be considered, until the position is filled.
Inquiries can be directed to: Dr. John Grigg, Department Chair, Department of History. jgrigg@unomaha.edu
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
