Asst. Professor - History of the Early American Republic

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. A complete application includes: (1) a cover letter describing the candidate’s research and teaching interests; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names and email addresses of three professional references who will send letters separately, and (4) a writing sample. The three (3) required reference letters must be sent directly to Lori Carey, Department Coordinator at [email protected] , Interfolio submissions are also welcome. Applications are not considered complete until all letters are received.

Review of applications will begin 11/2/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Lori Carey at [email protected] . Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Posting Details Posting Summary Logo Posting Number FAC00132PO26 Advertised Title Asst. Professor - History of the Early American Republic Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS History Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.

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Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Position Description Advertised Job Summary The Department of History and the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse , an academic center in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invite applications to fill a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of History, to begin August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of History. Applications are invited from scholars working in the political thought and legal history of the Early American Republic, 1789-1840. We especially encourage candidates with expertise in areas such as early national jurisprudence, civic cultures, or American political development. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach courses on the History of the Early Republic, Republicanism and Constitutional Thought, and the American founding documents.

The successful candidate is expected to prioritize commitment to the Center’s mission as described below. The Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse promotes the dialogic, cultural, and civic literacies which are essential to a well-ordered and flourishing American polity. This means educating for knowledge of American history and civics, cultivation of a life-long love of learning, and an understanding and appreciation of our founding documents, and the philosophic, political, literary, and religious traditions out of which they emerged. For more information about the center, visit their website at https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/centers_and_institutes/civic_leadership/ The Department of History is home to 30+ faculty and 50+ graduate students, over 300 undergraduate majors, and is in Gambrell Hall.

Our award-winning faculty teach and conduct impactful research in many subject areas, including the U.S. South, civil rights, race and slavery, the environment, science and technology, popular culture, and public history. For more information about the Department of History, please visit our website at https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/history/about/index.php Required Education and Experience Candidates must have a PhD in History or closely related field at the time of appointment, and a strong research and teaching agenda. Applicants should present evidence of a strong scholarly record and expertise to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses and graduate level courses in their area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

Applications are invited from scholars working in the political thought and legal history of the Early American Republic, 1789-1840. We especially encourage candidates with expertise in areas such as early national jurisprudence, civic cultures, or American political development. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach courses on the History of the Early Republic, Republicanism and Constitutional Thought, and the American founding documents. Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/2027 Job Open Date 09/30/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant A complete application includes: (1) a cover letter describing the candidate’s research and teaching interests; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) the names and email addresses of three professional references who will send letters separately, and (4) a writing sample.

The three (3) required reference letters must be sent directly to Lori Carey, Department Coordinator at [email protected] , Interfolio submissions are also welcome. Applications are not considered complete until all letters are received. Review of applications will begin 11/2/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Lori Carey at [email protected] .

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis.

The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC . Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213844 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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