Job Description:

The History Department at Wake Forest University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in African-American history, beginning July 2025. We welcome applicants who value and pursue rigor and innovation in research and who demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching that facilitates learning and engagement across the broad range of students Wake Forest University attracts. The successful candidate is expected to have completed their PhD by July 1, 2025. The job carries a teaching load of 9 courses over 4 semesters. Area of research speciality is geographically, temporally, and methodologically open. Teaching responsibilities include an introductory-level survey course (examples of such classes can be found here), a two semester survey of African-American history from the colonial period to the present, and upper-level history courses in the candidate’s area of specialization that complements department strengths and course offerings. More information about the department and its courses can be found at https://history.wfu.edu/, and for quick facts about the University, go to https://about.wfu.edu/.

Interested applicants should apply via the University’s career website at: http://www.wfu.careers/. The application should be submitted as ONE PDF file, which includes all of the following in the indicated order: (1) a cover letter addressing the motivation to join our teacher-scholar community; (2) a CV with contact information for three professional references;  (3) a teaching statement outlining possible course offerings and pedagogical approaches to welcoming a diverse body of students and supporting their engagement in the practice of historical inquiry; (4) a research statement describing plans and potential impact of scholarly pursuits; and (5) copies of graduate transcript(s) (official copies only required upon employment). Letters of reference will be requested only for short-listed candidates.

Additional Job Description

Applications are due on October 25, 2024 by 5:00 pm EST. Inquiries about the faculty position or department should be directed to the search chair Professor Monique O’Connell (oconneme@wfu.edu). Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. If access to the internet is an obstacle, a paper copy of the application can be submitted to Lauren Johnson, Wake Forest University, Department of History, P.O. Box 7806, Winston-Salem, NC 27109.

Wake Forest University actively embraces diversity and inclusivity and welcomes applicants with a demonstrated commitment to and success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EEO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate. 

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for final candidates upon their acceptance of an offer of employment.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.