The NCCU Department of History offers undergraduate and graduate programs to train students to think critically, analyze information, and write clearly. Our students excel in their chosen field-whether as historians, teachers, doctors, lawyers, or others-and become engaged citizens. The Department of History has a long-established reputation for distinguished scholarship. We are ranked #1 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities for sending graduates to earn a Ph.D. in History and other fields.

The position will provide instruction in African American history and U.S. history, with the ability to teach North Carolina history, as well as department service courses.

The ability to teach courses in survey and upper-level African American/U.S. history, North Carolina history, and can place U.S. history within a larger global diasporic context. The ideal candidate will have: a research focus on pre-1900 African American history; the ability to direct research in African American history, Diaspora history, and U.S. history; excellent teaching skills; a commitment to advise and mentor students; and the ability to work with faculty and staff on efforts to retain students.

Ph.D. in History from an accredited institution, ideally with a research focus on pre-1900 African American history.

N/A

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The candidate will provide instruction in African American history and U.S. history, with the ability to teach North Carolina history, as well as department service courses. The successful candidate will teach a 3/4 or 4/4 load, maintain an active research agenda, advise history majors, and serve on departmental, college, and university level committees.

Conduct research to meet the requirements for promotion and add to the intellectual environment of the classroom and the university.

Serve on department, College of Arts Social Science and Humanities, and university committees. May also work with local, state, and national agencies and organizations.

Advising students at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Criminal background check required of selected candidate