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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of History

The Department of History at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in early North American history (up to 1820). The successful candidate will be expected to be or become an excellent classroom instructor and student mentor, establish and maintain an active scholarly agenda, and be an enthusiastic contributor of service to the Department and the University. The teaching load will be five courses per year, which may include first-year writing seminars, introductory surveys, upper-level courses in the candidate's area of specialty, skills-based classes, and senior seminars. The successful candidate will possess teaching interests appropriate for a liberal arts college. A Ph.D. in History is required by the position's start date of August 1, 2026.

Furman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education.

We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman's commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman's rich learning culture.

Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF in the order listed: a letter of interest, C.V., statement of teaching philosophy, and a writing sample (a chapter or article). The statement of teaching philosophy should describe your inclusive teaching and mentoring efforts, broadly conceived, and how your teaching and mentoring may contribute to a liberal arts and sciences community that aims, among other things, to "honor inquiry, promote diversity, and strive for equity". You may also discuss any relevant professional development, service contributions, or other experiences that have refined your skills or demonstrate your efforts in these areas.

Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Missy Hammer at ...@furman.edu. Candidates are encouraged to use Interfolio to send the recommendation letters, but recommenders may also send their letters as an email attachment, with the candidate's name in the subject line, to Missy Hammer.

Questions about the position can be sent to Dr. Lane Harris, Department Chair, at ...@furman.edu.

Review of applications will begin on October 17 and continue until the position is filled.

Education Requirements: Doctorate: History (Required)