Assistant professor of history Job at University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

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  • University of Southern Indiana
  • Evansville, IN

Job Description

Title: Assistant Professor of History

Division: Provost's Office

Department: College of Liberal Arts

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C5

Position Summary

The Department of History at the University of Southern Indiana, a public University in Evansville, Indiana, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in History. Appointment will begin Fall 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities

The Assistant Professor will be expected to engage in professional and university service activities and teach 12 credit hours per semester which includes undergraduate departmental course offerings in United States history. The successful candidate will specialize in 19th century United States history, and can teach classes on enslavement and Civil War. The Department is open to expertise in all themes, including (but not limited to) comparative perspectives of the Global South and/or Atlantic World histories, trans-Atlantic enslavement, digital humanities, migration, religion, race, gender and sexuality, and empire.

Required Knowledge And Skills

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in History or a closely related field. Applicants with ABD status will be considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in August 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027.

About The College

Information about USI's College of Liberal Arts may be found at

About The Department

Information on the degree programs in the Department of History may be found at:

Application Process

Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:

  • Cover Letter
  • Current CV/resume
  • Teaching statement or philosophy
  • Unofficial transcripts


Official transcripts to be requested at a further stage.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Anya King, search committee chair, at aking13@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by November 11, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Visa sponsorship, Work visa,

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