History: Assistant Professor - Fall

Job Title:

History:
Assistant Professor - Fall 2026

Location:

Georgia Gwinnett College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position in Public History with specialization in Modern U.S. History, beginning August 1, 2026. Successful candidates will be expected to teach a 4/4 load of lower-division survey courses in U.S. History and upper-division courses in Public History and Twentieth-Century U.S. History. In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in scholarly activities and demonstrate a clear research agenda in their area of scholarly expertise.

GGC emphasizes a student-centered learning environment; faculty should demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and innovative teaching. The candidate will also be expected to engage in extensive student engagement, service to the college and community, and advising and mentoring.

Terminal degree in American history or public history; or a terminal degree in history with 18 graduate semester credits in public history.

• Preference may be given to those candidates with demonstrated ability to teach America Since 1945, History of Georgia, Oral History, or Digital Humanities.
• At least one year's experience teaching college-level survey courses in American or world history.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various student populations.
• Sustained professional engagement that demonstrates relevance and currency in the field of teaching.

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev.

Proc. 75-50). For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event, contact HR at  or email hr.

Position of Trust + Education. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility upon acceptance. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply unless selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.