Assistant Professor of History

Assistant Professor of History 

Position Summary:  The Department of History and Political Science at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. This is a 10-month, tenure-track faculty position. ABAC’s Department of History and Political Science is home to an interdisciplinary group of scholars who work together to offer courses in support of our USG-approved Core Curriculum and the History and Government B.S. degree. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in History. Applicants with specialization in American History and interest and ability to teach United States History I/II, African American History, Native Peoples of the Americas, Slavery, and the Early Modern World, and/or The Latino Experience in the Americas are preferred. All ABAC faculty are expected to actively participate in teaching, advising, research/scholarship, and departmental/campus service. Highly preferred skills of the successful candidate include demonstrated experience and/or a desire to serve in student engagement. ABAC is committed to engaging students by providing academic enrichment experiences that involve students actively in the learning process (for example, faculty leadership in student organizations and clubs, support of students at professional conferences, study abroad, and other learning experiences beyond the classroom). Candidates should demonstrate excellent oral and written competencies, interpersonal skills, and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentored undergraduate research. ABAC especially seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a residential state college located in Tifton, Georgia, named one of the best 100 small towns in America. The college offers associate and baccalaureate degrees, including the History and Government B.S., and has an approximate enrollment of 3,500.

Required Qualifications: Doctorate in History or closely related field, with specialization in American History is required.

For additional information, contact Dr. Joseph Njoroge, Department Head, History and Political Science at 229-391-5087 or jnjoroge@abac.edu

Completed application, CV, Official transcripts and three letters of reference will be required from finalist.