2 posts U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Assistant Professor of History with focus on Maritime and Naval History and Assistant Professor of History with focus on US and International History

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/843301400

As an Historian, your duties include:

Position 1: Assistant Professor of History with focus on Maritime and Naval History:

• You will primarily teach US maritime and naval history course entitled History of Sea Power. The candidate should ideally have a background in the development of US economic power via seafaring and trade, but must also be capable of teaching military/naval history. Scholars of the Atlantic World are encouraged to apply. The candidate may be required to teach other courses required in our curriculum, including US domestic history since 1945, regional studies, and/or national security policy and strategy.

Position 2: Assistant Professor of History with focus on US and International History.

• You will primarily teach three required courses: US domestic history since 1945, national security policy and strategy, and a regional studies course that addresses either Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, or Europe. Scholars with training in US foreign relations, International History, and/or political economy are encouraged to apply.

This is a Full-Time Faculty Tenure-Track appointment in the Excepted Service, with an initial term not-to exceed June 26, 2027. Reappointments to additional one- or two-year terms are possible. If Tenure is achieved (after four to six years), employment will be made permanent, provided a satisfactory performance appraisal is received annually. 

The academic calendar of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy uses a trimester system in which classes are taught during eleven months of the year (July-June). Professors teach all eleven months, balancing requirements in teaching, service, and scholarship throughout the year.