Apr 30, 2026
Visiting Assistant Professor of History
- Indiana University Southeast
- New Albany, IN 47150, USA
Job Description
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU Southeast School of Social Sciences
Location
Southeast
Position Summary
The School of Social Sciences at IU Southeast invites applications for a visiting assistant professor position in Early American History. This is a one-year non-tenure track position. Candidates must have a Ph.D. by August 1, 2026. The teaching load is four courses per semester (12 credits), with teaching expected in a combination of in person and online courses. Candidates must have the ability to teach the early and modern US history surveys, upper-level undergraduate courses in Early American history, and graduate courses such as Early American History and the Long Nineteenth Century for the collaborative IU online MA program in History. Secondary areas are open, but we are particularly interested in candidates with public and/or digital history expertise.
To apply, please attach a CV, letter of application, contact information for three letters of recommendation, and an electronic copy of graduate and undergraduate transcripts. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
We will begin reviewing applications on March 30, 2026 and continue reviewing until the position is filled.
Indiana University Southeast is one of eight campuses of Indiana University. It is a residential campus of about 4,000 students located in New Albany, Indiana, which is within the Louisville, Kentucky greater metropolitan area. The metro area of about one million people has thriving arts, music, and dining scenes as well as excellent nearby recreation areas. The area is known for cultural, sports, and recreational activities and has a low cost-of-living index
Basic Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Early American History or related field required by August 1, 2026. Prior teaching experience is also highly desirable.
Department Contact for Questions
https://southeast.iu.edu/social-sciences/index.html
Robert Rennie at rwrennie@iu.edu, Chair of Search Committee
Meghan Kahn at mckahn@iu.edu, Dean of School of Social Sciences
Salary and Rank
Salary range: $56,000-$61,000; FV3
Special Instructions
Contact Human Resources at Indiana University Southeast at 812-941-2356 if you need accommodation during the job application process due to a disability.
Expected Start Date: 08/02/2026
Posting Number
IU-101510-2026
Department: IU Southeast School of Social Sciences
Location
Southeast
Position Summary
The School of Social Sciences at IU Southeast invites applications for a visiting assistant professor position in Early American History. This is a one-year non-tenure track position. Candidates must have a Ph.D. by August 1, 2026. The teaching load is four courses per semester (12 credits), with teaching expected in a combination of in person and online courses. Candidates must have the ability to teach the early and modern US history surveys, upper-level undergraduate courses in Early American history, and graduate courses such as Early American History and the Long Nineteenth Century for the collaborative IU online MA program in History. Secondary areas are open, but we are particularly interested in candidates with public and/or digital history expertise.
To apply, please attach a CV, letter of application, contact information for three letters of recommendation, and an electronic copy of graduate and undergraduate transcripts. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
We will begin reviewing applications on March 30, 2026 and continue reviewing until the position is filled.
Indiana University Southeast is one of eight campuses of Indiana University. It is a residential campus of about 4,000 students located in New Albany, Indiana, which is within the Louisville, Kentucky greater metropolitan area. The metro area of about one million people has thriving arts, music, and dining scenes as well as excellent nearby recreation areas. The area is known for cultural, sports, and recreational activities and has a low cost-of-living index
Basic Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Early American History or related field required by August 1, 2026. Prior teaching experience is also highly desirable.
Department Contact for Questions
https://southeast.iu.edu/social-sciences/index.html
Robert Rennie at rwrennie@iu.edu, Chair of Search Committee
Meghan Kahn at mckahn@iu.edu, Dean of School of Social Sciences
Salary and Rank
Salary range: $56,000-$61,000; FV3
Special Instructions
Contact Human Resources at Indiana University Southeast at 812-941-2356 if you need accommodation during the job application process due to a disability.
Expected Start Date: 08/02/2026
Posting Number
IU-101510-2026
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