Assistant Professor of History
Join Ave Maria University as an Assistant Professor of History specializing in American history and Catholic academic tradition.
Best for:Best for history scholars with expertise in American history and a commitment to Catholic higher education.
Overview
The History Department at Ave Maria University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History position beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research agenda, and contribute to the university's Catholic identity and mission. Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in history or a related field, along with a demonstrated commitment to effective teaching. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in history, with a primary focus on American history subfields
- Develop and maintain a productive research agenda leading to scholarly publications
- Contribute to the academic advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
- Participate in department and university committee service and academic governance
- Support the Catholic identity and mission of the university, incorporating the teachings of Ex Corde Ecclesiae
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree in History or a closely related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Promising research agenda with a list of publications included in the curriculum vitae
- Expertise in a subfield of American history
- Demonstrated teaching experience at the university level
- Promising research agenda and publication potential
- Ability to integrate a Catholic perspective and teaching philosophy aligned with Ex Corde Ecclesiae
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for full consideration
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01 · open until filled
Interested candidates must submit all required application materials through the designated ADP Career Center portal. Review of applications begins on November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Graduate and Undergraduate University Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Research Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Sample syllabi from courses taught
- Course evaluations
Contact
Paul Baxa· Chair, Department of History
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