Assistant Professor in Digital and Early American History, Department of History, College of A&S
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Job Overview
The Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences currently has 21 faculty members and an enrollment of about 175 undergraduate majors and 35 graduate students. The Department offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, and has a long-standing graduate program in Public History.
The Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor specializing in Digital History and Early America. We welcome applications from Early American scholars trained in digital methodologies, especially those working broadly across Colonial America and/or the Early Republic. This position carries a 2/2 teaching load under a semester system and is a standard 9-month faculty appointment. This position begins August 15, 2026.
Essential Functions
- Enhance existing departmental strengths, particularly in training students in multi-modal and community-based scholarship.
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in digital history as well as their field of expertise.
- Participate in undergraduate and graduate advising, and graduate committee work.
- Actively engage in departmental governance and professional service to the college and university.
Required Education
Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following are required:
- Ph.D. in American history or related field, with graduate work and/or professional work experience in digital humanities.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential significant contributions to the department, University of Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community.
- Experience teaching collegiate-level courses in Early America and/or digital history.
- Evidence of research excellence as shown by a dissertation chapter, publication, and/or digital scholarship in the field of Early American history.
Application Process
Candidates should create an Applicant Profile and submit an online application. Please upload:
- Current C.V./resume
- Letter of application summarizing research and teaching experience/interests
- An article-length sample of current scholarly work
- Contact information for three academic referees
Candidates advancing through the interview stages may be required to submit additional application materials.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. This position is not open to H-1B sponsorship.
Questions may be emailed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Rebecca Wingo: wingora@ucmail.uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an AA/EOE institution. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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Assistant Professor in Digital and Early American History, Department of History, College of A&S
Cincinnati, OH, US
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