250880-Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor of History & Teacher Education Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The Department of History at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History who will also serve as Teacher Education Program Coordinator. We seek a scholar specializing in U.S. History with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, collaborative leadership, and program development. Successful candidates will be expected to balance an active research agenda, service assignments, and a 3/3 teaching load consisting of advanced undergraduate and master's level courses in the candidate's area of specialty in addition to survey courses in U.S. history. This position begins on August 15, 2026.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Steven Nash at nashse@etsu.edu.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in U.S. history, historical methods, and history education.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the History Teacher Education program, including curriculum development and assessment.
• Mentor teacher education candidates, including observing student teaching in regional schools.
• Maintain an active research agenda in U.S. history.
• Engage in service at the departmental, college, and university levels.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support educator preparation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of scholarly potential in U.S. history (preference given to a scholar whose research compliments an existing strength within the department).
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student advising or mentorship.
• Experience or strong interest in history teacher preparation or social studies education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Tennessee state teaching license.
• Demonstrated ability to teach Tennessee history.
• Experience with program coordination, curriculum design, or accreditation processes in teacher preparation.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Familiarity with state licensure requirements.

Benefits

• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit:

• Your cover letter

• Your C.V.

• A statement of current and future research

• A statement on teaching philosophy

• A writing sample

• Three letters of recommendation emailed by letter writer to hr@etsu.edu with "Assistant Professor of History" in subject line.

• Applications from ABD candidates will be considered. PhD must be in hand at the start of the appointment.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution''s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position''s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.