The University of Northern Iowa's Department of History seeks applications for a three-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction in US History, starting in August 2027. This faculty member will teach and develop courses in the Department of History as assigned, including introductory and general education courses at the undergraduate level and graduate coursework for the department’s fully online MA program. The successful candidate's workload will include teaching and service obligations. Faculty resources, including office space with computer and printer and library privileges, will be provided to support teaching and research.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in US History by start of employment; a record of success in teaching at the college level; evidence of effective teaching in courses on environmental history, sustainability, and the history of Iowa; and strong communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of effective instruction in both in-person and online modalities; experience in teaching graduate students; and specialty in modern US history preferred.

For more information, please contact Jennifer McNabb by e-mail at jennifer.mcnabb@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by October 16th, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter that directly addresses required qualifications and, where appropriate, preferred qualifications

3) Statement of teaching philosophy

4) Syllabi for a History of Iowa course and a US survey course

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, make sure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 10/16/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.