US Naval Academy: Assistant Professor (History – 20th c. U.S.)

https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/Tenure-Track-20_C_HIS-26.php

The History Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in 20th c. U.S. History with an anticipated start in summer 2026. Candidates should have a solid commitment to undergraduate teaching and to producing high-quality peer-reviewed research. The successful applicant can expect to teach three sections each semester with small class sizes (typically 18-22 students).

Duties and responsibilities: 

  • Teach one of the undergraduate History courses included in the USNA core curriculum: American Naval History (HH104), The West/Asia/Middle East in the Premodern World (HH215/HH215A/HH215M), or The West in the Modern World (HH216).
  • Teach methodology seminar courses required by the USNA History major.
  • Teach upper division undergraduate elective courses in the USNA History major.
  • Conduct and publish high quality, peer-reviewed scholarly research in the candidate’s area of scholarly specialty.
  • Serve as a mentor to students for capstone and independent research projects.
  • Perform rank-appropriate service activities for the Department, School, and Institution.

This is an onsite, 10-month compensation model, excepted service federal faculty position with a 3-year renewable appointment, a highly competitive salary, and full federal benefits.