Assistant Professor-History & Anthropology-Public History

Assistant Professor – History & Anthropology – Public History

Join Southeast Missouri State University as an Assistant Professor in History & Anthropology, specializing in Public History.

The Department of History and Anthropology seeks an engaging teacher and scholar specializing in public history with a chronological or geographic field that complements the department’s needs. The candidate will work with students in Historic Preservation, History, Social Studies Education, Social Science, MA in Public History, and provide learning opportunities for students in related programs.

The ideal candidate will excel in teaching courses focused on historic site administration, heritage interpretation, collections management, and offer lower‑level history courses, upper‑level courses in their field, and other class specializations that strengthen the department.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes, primarily face‑to‑face with some online components.
• Recruit and advise students to support retention and completion efforts.
• Maintain a schedule of regular office hours.
• Attend department meetings and engage in service.
• Maintain an active research program with opportunities for student participation.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university, including participation in recruitment and retention activities.

• Ph.D. or ABD (with Ph.D. by August 2026) in history or related field, or terminal degree in Historic Preservation or Public History from a regionally or internationally accredited institution.
• Graduate training and expertise in public history, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach historic site administration and heritage interpretation.
• Secondary area of specialization that complements the department’s strengths.
• Willingness to engage with digital humanities initiatives and community partners.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching face‑to‑face at the college/university level as a graduate assistant, instructor, or higher.
• Willingness to learn to teach online, hybrid, and blended courses.
• Active research program with opportunities for student involvement.
• Commitment to undergraduate education and the regional service mission of a mid‑sized university.
• Strong communication skills and collegiality within the university community.

Final date to receive applications:
January 15, 2026
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Position available until filled.

• Letter of interest addressing required qualifications.
• Statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda (maximum 1‑page total).
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon offer).
• Contact information for three professional references.

Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student‑centered education with a liberal arts foundation, emphasizing access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success.

SEMO values a diverse learning community and supports faculty in innovative curricula, delivery strategies, and initiatives promoting retention and degree completion.

Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The university’s policies comply with affirmative action and apply to all employees in employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. A diverse university community advances the university’s academic purpose and enriches the learning environment.

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Assistant Professor – History & Anthropology – Public History.