The Department of History in the College of Arts and Humanities invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of U.S. Public History, with a preference for scholars whose teaching and research connect historical research to applied and experiential contexts—especially in material culture or museum studies, the history of science and technology, digital history, military history, or environmental history. The home campus for this position will be the Statesboro campus.

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses — the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville — Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best-In-State Employers” for 2025.

Within this setting, the Department of History has a significant presence in the core curriculum and the Digital Humanities program, offers a major and minor in History, and has two active chapters of Phi Alpha Theta. It hosts a thriving graduate program, with concentrations in History and Public History, a new online track in War & Society, and an accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s track (ABM) with a concentration in Public History. Department members are active in campus programming and community outreach in Statesboro and Savannah and the surrounding areas.

Location
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Job Summary. Reporting to the department chair, the tenure-track Assistant Professor position requires a 3-3 teaching load with an expectation of research and service. The position is a tenure-track academic year appointment (10 month).

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in History, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in History, by August 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated interest in and record of success in Public History, community engagement, and program development.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate
  to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching and research focus in U.S. public history, material culture or museum studies, the history of science and technology, digital history, military history, or environmental history
• Record of teaching public history and U.S. history at the college level
• Peer-reviewed scholarly publications

Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information
Dr. Julie de Chantal, Search Chair, Job Opening 291777
gsuhistorysearch@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-4478

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment:
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the
university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the
credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or
https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/arts-humanities/departments/history. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran
status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check
Standard + Education