Assistant Professor of Instruction - US History

Required Qualifications: Ph. D. in US History by start of employment; a record of success in teaching at the college level; evidence of effective teaching in courses on environmental history, sustainability, and the history of Iowa; and strong communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of effective instruction in both in-person and online modalities; experience in teaching graduate students; and specialty in modern US history preferred.

Job Category: Faculty Type of Position: Term

Service Schedule: Academic Year For more information, please contact Jennifer McNabb by e-mail at jennifer.mcnabb@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required. Application Instructions: All application materials received by October 16, 2026 will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter that directly addresses required qualifications and, where appropriate, preferred qualifications Statement of teaching philosophy Syllabi for a History of Iowa course and a US survey course You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.