The Department of History at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a Temporary Assistant Professor of Modern European History with an emphasis in the 20th century and any region. This is a one-year term appointment, renewable for a second year, depending on performance and availability of funds. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching six courses per year, including the second half of the European History survey (HIST 1110), as well as a selection of our existing upper division courses, as appropriate to the candidate’s area of specialization and departmental needs. The anticipated start date of the position is August 2024.  This position is located at USU’s main campus in Logan, and is not eligible for remote work.

• Teach the second half of the European History survey (HIST 1110 – “European History from 1500”)
• Teach existing upper-division courses, as appropriate to the candidate’s area of specialization and department needs. Possibilities include courses on the two world wars, imperialism, sport, and nationalism. Please consult the USU catalog for available course options
• Conduct research in field of specialization
• Participate in departmental activities as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in European History or related field by August 2024 (ABD will be considered at time of application if degree will be awarded by 1 August 2024)
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Evidence of scholarly productivity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialization in 20^th century European History
• Ability to contribute to other units in the History Department, including the Global Peacebuilding Certificate, Public History, the Classics Program, or the Religious Studies Program.

Review of applications will begin on March 29, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. The names and email addresses of three references, that can speak to your teaching ability, to be entered into Candidate Profile. (References will be contacted after initial screening of applicants.) 
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level.

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

The History Department at Utah State includes dynamic teacher-scholars in History, Religious Studies, and Classics as well as undergraduate and master's level students interested in a global field of study. The faculty values high-quality research in keeping with its research mission, but it also places the highest importance on accessible and quality teaching. The department offers majors/minors in history, history teaching, and religious studies. It also offers minors in Latin, Greek, Classical Civilization, and Latin Teaching, and two masters’ program in History and Ancient Languages and Cultures. Faculty in the program are located at the main campus in Logan as well as at locations around the state as part of the university’s statewide mission. For more information on the department, see our website: http://history.usu.edu

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

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