History

History majors and minors at Western are well-positioned for the job market. As a historian-in-training, you will learn to ask questions that matter. You will become a proficient communicator and researcher. You will develop skills to gather information independently, think and respond critically, and make thoughtful and accurate judgments, all while creating broad historical knowledge. As a prospective teacher educator, you will also develop as a creative problem solver able to overcome obstacles, master any responsibility, and lead with confidence.

We invite applications and nominations for the position of full-time tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of African American history to start in August 2026. The successful candidate will have a record of professional excellence in research, or show clear progress toward such professional recognition, in African American history and will be expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in modern U.S. history. Service will initially include standing committees in the department with service beyond the department in due course.