Assistant Teaching Professor of History (Internal Opportunity Only) at InsideHigherEd

Job no: 528928
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: History
Salary: Please refer to the salary range in posting section.
Applications Open: Nov 05 2025
Applications Close: Nov 19 2025

General Summary of Position:

This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.

The History Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking to hire an Assistant Teaching Professor of History, with a specialization in nineteenth-century U.S. History, with an anticipated start of September 2026. Preferred qualifications include an ability to work with regional, public, and institutional history topics such as slavery, entrepreneurship, and commerce. A candidate who can also expand our offerings in global comparative history is especially desirable. Experience with teaching introductory-level history courses as well as seminars and advising undergraduate students is required.

The regular teaching load for this position is 3 courses per semester. Responsibilities will consist of teaching courses at the undergraduate level in American and world history. The successful candidate will be involved in service to the department, college and university, including advising undergraduate History majors and recruiting and outreach.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Ph.D. in History or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience of successful teaching at the university level.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.

This is a full-time, benefited Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position. Anticipated salary range, minimum of $65,000 up to $96,660 based on qualifications.

Please submit the following required documents with your application:

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information for three references will be required at the time of application.

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