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Department: History
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of History at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History to begin in the fall 2027 semester. Research and teaching expertise should focus on the history of the United States in the nineteenth century. Job duties will include teaching United States history courses in support of the university’s core curriculum, upper-level courses for the department’s robust undergraduate programs, and graduate-level courses in public history as needed. The candidate will also conduct and publish research commensurate with the department’s expectations for tenure and promotion and perform service according to the needs of the department, college, and university. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policies.
Qualifications:
Required education and experience:
- Ph.D. in History or related field; ABD applicants may be considered.
Preferred education and experience:
- Prior experience in developing and teaching history courses about the United States during the nineteenth century;
- Prior experience in developing and teaching asynchronous online courses;
- A history of community outreach, as UA Little Rock is a community-engaged institution in a metropolitan setting.
Job duties and responsibilities:
- Teach lower-level United States history courses in support of the university’s core curriculum;
- Teach upper-level or graduate courses for the department’s History major and Public History program;
- Support the department’s MA program in Public History as a thesis advisor or thesis committee member;
- Conduct and publish research commensurate with the department’s expectations for tenure and promotion;
- Perform service according to the needs of the department, college, and university;
- Participate in community outreach in cooperation with the department, college, and university.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to develop and teach history courses about the United States during the nineteenth century;
- Demonstrated strong English oral and written communication skills;
- Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work with minimal direct supervision;
- Commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and intellectual curiosity in all students.
Qualification Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
Salary Information: $59,000
Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information: Michael Norton, Interim Chair, mbnorton@ualr.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Pushing, Reaching
Benefits Eligible: Yes
