Job Description
Assistant Professor - History and Anthropology- Public History
Southeast Missouri State University Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400336
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Department: History and Anthropology
Closing: Position Summary
Assistant Professor - Tenure Track
Public History
Department of History and Anthropology
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
The Department of History and Anthropology is searching for an engaging teacher and scholar specializing in public history with a chronological or geographic field complementing the needs of the department. In addition to working with students enrolled in our Historic Preservation, History, Social Studies Education, Social Science, and MA in Public History programs, our faculty also provide learning opportunities for students in other programs (e.g. Anthropology, Archaeology, Freshman Experience, Southeast Online, Regional Campuses via Zoom, etc.).
The ideal candidate for this position would excel in teaching courses specifically in archives, local history research methods, and digital humanities for both majors and non-majors. This candidate will also regularly offer lower-level history courses, upper-level courses in the candidate's particular field of expertise, and other specializations that complement the department's strengths.
We are particularly interested in applicants with a demonstrable dedication to undergraduate education and with an appreciation of the regional service mission of a mid-sized university.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate classes, primarily face-to-face with some online
- Recruit and advise students to support retention and completion efforts
- Maintain a schedule of regular office hours
- Attend department meetings and engage in service
- Maintain an active research program with opportunities for student participation
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. or ABD (with Ph.D. by August 2024) in history or related field; or terminal degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, or ALA-accredited master's in library/information science. (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified University).
- Graduate training and expertise in public history, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to teach archives
- Secondary area of specialization complementing the department's strengths
- Demonstrated ability, or willingness, to complement departmental initiatives in digital humanities
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching face-to-face classes at college/university level as graduate assistant, instructor, or above
- Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn to teach online, Hyflex, and blended courses
- Active research program with opportunities for student involvement
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and regional service mission of a mid-sized university
- Demonstrated strong communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community
As a public regional university with a graduate mission, Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate and graduate education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and Southeast Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.
Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: The position is available in August 2025 and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by
November 15, 2024.
To Apply: Submit the following items by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:
- Letter of interest addressing required position qualifications
- Statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda (maximum 1-page total)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when offer of employment is accepted)
- Contact information for three professional references
Additional Information
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
SEMO Fact Book: Institutional Research Factbook | SEMO
SEMO Strategic Action Plan: Strategic Action Plan (semo.edu)
Departmental Information: Information regarding the Department of History and Anthropology can be found at
To apply, please visit Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.
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Job Tags
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