CfA: Assistant Professor – History3.10.2025 {en}

The department of History at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor specializing in the GLOBAL SOUTH, with particular interest in Africa and/or Asia. We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. The successful applicant will teach a 3-3 course load that includes first and second year general education courses in Critical Issues in Human Inquiry (CIHI) and Global Perspectives in History (GPH), as well as upper division elective courses in their area of expertise as needed by the department, which may not be every year.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in History is required to be in hand by the beginning of the contract
Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations
Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others
Ability to serve as an advisor to undergraduates

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/170718). When prompted please upload the following:

Cover letter
Current curriculum vitae

Applicants invited to interview will be asked to submit the following additional materials:

All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial interview)
1-2 sample syllabi
A short statement, up to 500 words, describing candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission at https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/about/about-our-mission
Student evaluations of teaching
3 letters of recommendation

Review of completed applications will begin Monday, October 20th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 15, 2025 will be guaranteed full consideration. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Britta McEwen Chair of the Department of History (BrittaMcEwen[at]creighton.edu). For further information, please visit https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/history. If you have any questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR[at]creighton.edu.

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