Assistant Professor of History

Salary

$8,667.00 Monthly

Location

Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type

Faculty

Job Number

2500695

Department

School of History and Philosophy-SIUC

Opening Date

02/10/2026

Closing Date

3/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:

NA

FTE

1.0

Description

The History program at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, invites applications for a U.S. historian with expertise in Latina/o/x history. All subspecialties will receive full consideration. The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in face-to-face and online formats. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration are available with Art History, Philosophy, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Latin American and Latina/o/x studies, and the university’s new Center for Virtual Expression (CVeX). This is a tenure-track nine-month appointment with an anticipated start date of August 11, 2026. The position reports to the Director of the School of History and Philosophy. Application review will begin after Feb 27, 2026 with applications accepted through March 27, 2026, or until the position is filled.


This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit:


Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.


Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

The regular teaching load is two (2) courses per semester. The successful candidate will teach large-enrollment United States survey classes, upper-level and graduate courses in their area(s) of specialization, and historical methods. The candidate will be expected to deliver most courses in person, but there may be a need for online teaching. Additionally, the successful candidate will pursue a vigorous research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and provide service to the program, school, college, university, and the professional community, nationally or internationally, in accordance with the School of History and Philosophy Operating Papers. Support and positively contribute to SIU’s mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in History or equivalent by the time of appointment.

• ABD applicants will be considered if all PhD requirements are completed by August 11, 2026.

Special Applicant Instructions: In addition to the degree requirement, applicants must submit the following documents through

• Letter of application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of three referees (the committee will contact references of selected candidates)
• Teaching method and mentoring statement (maximum two (2) pages, including commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds, such as racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower-income backgrounds, and/or first-generation or otherwise underserved college students.
• Research Statement (2 page)
• Writing sample of roughly 35 pages
• Two relevant sample syllabi (one U.S survey and one area of specialization)
• Record of excellent college-level teaching, both face-to-face and, if applicable, online formats.

Contact: Tabitha Session, [email protected]

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit:

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.

SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents , a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni , and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP) .



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