Assistant Professor of History (Civil War / Reconstruction)
Full-time
Posted on Oct 13, 2026
Assistant Professor of History (Civil War / Reconstruction)
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Applications should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.cofc.edu/ by November 15, 2026. Applications should include 1) a cover letter outlining current and future research plans and teaching experience, 2) a current CV with names and contact information for three references, and 3) a writing sample of no more than 25 pages. The committee will request additional teaching materials from candidates selected for initial Zoom interviews. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Tammy Ingram, Associate Professor and search committee chair, at ingramt@cofc.edu.
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POSTING INFORMATION
| Internal Title | Assistant Professor of History (Civil War / Reconstruction) |
|---|---|
| Position Type | Tenure-track |
| School/Area | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | History |
| Position Description | The Department of History at the College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor of the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction Era, to begin August 2027. Candidates should be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as scholarly research. In addition to upper-level and graduate courses in the Civil War and Reconstruction and related topics, the ability to teach survey courses in the General Education curriculum in pre-modern and/or modern history is essential. All requirements for the Ph.D. in History must be completed by August 2027. Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, the College of Charleston is a public institution of 11,000 students with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The Department of History currently has more than three dozen faculty members with strong traditions of research engagement and innovative pedagogy. Faculty interests span a wide range of geographical areas and thematic perspectives, and the department promotes global thinking across the curriculum. For more information about the department, please see https://charleston.edu/history/. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.cofc.edu/ by November 15, 2026. Applications should include 1) a cover letter outlining current and future research plans and teaching experience, 2) a current CV with names and contact information for three references, and 3) a writing sample of no more than 25 pages. The committee will request additional teaching materials from candidates selected for initial Zoom interviews. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Tammy Ingram, Associate Professor and search committee chair, at ingramt@cofc.edu. |
| Posting Date | 10/13/2026 |
| Closing Date | 11/15/2026 |
| Open Until Filled? | No |
| Posting Number | F2026015P |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit https://charleston.edu/equal-opportunity-programs/. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18635 |
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