History, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Job Title History, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty Department: History University Expectation MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students. Salary The salary is commensurate with education and experience. Job Summary / Basic Function The Department of History at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#110090) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be a specialist in American History or Tennessee History and will be prepared to teach U.S. and Tennessee history surveys. Excellence in teaching is expected. Required Education A terminal degree in history or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. Documents Needed to Apply To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Special Instruction to Applicants For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at If you need help with the application process, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at View email address on click.appcast.io. MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents Click here for additional information. MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at View phone number on click.appcast.io. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Application Review Date: 05/06/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Middle Tennessee State University