Visiting Assistant Professor, History

The School of Humanities and Cultural Studies (SoHCS) at Wright State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of History beginning August 2027.

We seek candidates whose primary expertise is in Digital Humanities and/or Public Humanities, with additional expertise in American History before 1900, Public History, or related fields.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction in History, including interdisciplinary teaching and curricular development that integrate digital tools, public-facing scholarship, and project-based learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or closely related field by start date; ABD candidates will be considered with degree conferral by 07/31/2028.
• Proven experience teaching at the undergraduate level. TA experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching at the graduate level.
• Ability to engage in service and curricular development activities as outlined in the position expectations.

Essential Functions and percent of time:

60% Teaching

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in History including:
• Core curriculum courses (e.g., World/Western history surveys).
• Required and elective courses in the History BA program.
• Graduate courses and seminars in the History MA program and Public History concentration.
• Develop and teach courses related to Digital Humanities, Public Humanities, and/or Public History.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary courses across programs within the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies.

25% Research

• Maintain an active research agenda in Digital Humanities, Public Humanities, Public History, or a related field.
• Pursue scholarly publication and external funding as appropriate.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.

15% Service to the department, college, and university

• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program growth.
• Support community partnerships and public-facing humanities initiatives.