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Assistant Professor of History, Tenure Track - College of Arts and Sciences

Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio Posted Oct 21, 2026
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About this role

Ashland University

The Department of History and Political Science at Ashland University seeks applications for a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor, with a preferred focus on teaching Medieval to mid-20th Century European/Atlantic history. The ability to teach regional topics courses (such as Middle East, Africa, and Asia) is a plus.

The department emphasizes political and intellectual history, seminar-style classroom discussion, and the use of primary texts in all courses. The opportunity to teach graduate courses may also be available.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. preferred but ABD may be considered.
  • Must demonstrate excellence in and strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising in a traditional liberal arts setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in History preferred but other doctoral degrees may be considered.

Physical Demands

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 08/23/2027

Proposed Rank Assistant

Tenure-Track Yes

Service Basis 9 month

Fixed Term Yes

Term Start Date 08/23/2027

Term End Date 05/12/2028

Benefits

  • Job Duties

  • Posting Detail Information

  • Posting Number

  • F136P

  • Number of Vacancies

  • 1

  • Desired Start Date

  • 08/23/2027

  • Job Open Date

  • 10/21/2026

  • Job Close Date

  • Open Until Filled

  • Yes

  • Documents Needed to Apply

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Letter of Application

  • Unofficial Transcripts

  • Letters Of Recommendation

  • 401 College Avenue

  • Ashland, OH 44805

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