Assistant Professor of History

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Posting Details


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Institution
Northern State University


Working Title
Assistant Professor of History


Posting Number
F01941P


Department
NSU-History


Physical Location of Position (City)
Aberdeen


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Position Summary:
The Department of History and Social Sciences at Northern State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. This position offers the opportunity to teach and mentor students in Early American History through the Civil War era while contributing to the department's research culture and to university life more broadly. The anticipated start date is August 2027.


Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD in History, with a specialty in Early American History through the Civil War era; any focus within that broad period is welcome. ABD candidates with a definite completion date prior to the position's start date may also be considered.
• Experience teaching or developing digital public history projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach twelve credit hours per semester in introductory and upper-level American History courses. Beyond the classroom, the successful candidate will serve as an active member of the department and university community by:
• Directing student learning opportunities, including experiential learning and other applied student experiences
• Building and sustaining connections with community businesses and organizations to support student learning
• Advising students on career pathways • Supporting departmental student recruitment and retention efforts
• Engaging in research and scholarly activity • Maintaining a visible, engaged presence within the department and across campus


Posting Date
09/01/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


First Consideration Date
10/01/2026


Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term
9 months


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Appointment Percent
100


Tenure Status
Tenure Track


Proposed Rank
Assistant Professor


Work Hours


8-5

Typical Hours Worked Per Week
40


Appointment Type
Regular


Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)


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Department Description and Cultural Expectations


Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities. NSU is consistently ranked as one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. NSU is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Fine Arts, the School of Business, and the Millicent Atkins School of Education. NSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as well as multiple disciplinary accrediting bodies.


Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern SD. The city has a population of approximately 30,000 and is a cultural, retail, banking, agribusiness, and healthcare hub for the region. The university enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region. With more than $100 million invested over the last decade, NSU is experiencing transformative positive momentum. Recent new buildings, renovations and projects include the new Business and Health Innovations Center, the new Jewett Regional Science Education Center, a new regional Sports Complex with athletic and recreational fields, three new residence halls, and significant updates to the Johnson Fine Arts Center and the Barnett Athletics Center.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.


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