Assistant Professor, History of South Asia

Overview

The Department of History at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the History of South Asia. The time period and research focus are open. The successful applicant will teach one of our lower-division surveys in world history (HIST 1500 or HIST 1510), as well as upper division and graduate courses in their area of specialization. The department seeks a highly motivated teacher and researcher to join a vibrant community of scholars at our Logan campus. Teaching is the primary focus of this position, and the faculty member will be responsible for teaching six courses per year, including courses taught in different modalities (face-to-face, online, and broadcast). The anticipated start date is August 2025.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to: 

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and effectiveness in research 
• Teach our world history surveys (HIST 1500 or HIST 1510) 
• Contribute to the department’s lower division, upper-division, and graduate curricula 
• Produce high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship
• Contribute to service in the Department, College, and University 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in History or related field by July 2025, with a focus on the history of South Asia (ABD will be considered at time of application if degree is completed by July 2025) 
• Evidence of teaching excellence 
• Evidence of scholarly productivity 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to contribute to other units in the department, including programs in Classics, Religious Studies, and public history.  
• Ability to contribute to college areas of emphasis, including the Heravi Peace Institute (HPI) and Asian Studies (major/minor). 

Required Documents

Review of applications begins December 7, 2024, and continues until the position is filled.  Along with the online application, please attach: 

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

A syllabus for either half of a world history survey course (Pre-Modern or Modern World) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in theCandidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile (Your references will be asked to upload a letter of recommendation if your candidacy advances to the next level). 

Cover letter that speaks to your experience as a teacher and researcherto be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level. 

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

The History Department at Utah State includes dynamic teacher-scholars in History, Religious Studies, and Classics as well as undergraduate and master's level students interested in a global field of study. The faculty values high-quality research in keeping with its research mission, but it also places the highest importance on accessible and quality teaching. The department offers majors/minors in history, history teaching, and religious studies. It also offers minors in Latin, Greek, Classical Civilization, and Latin Teaching, and two masters’ program in History and Ancient Languages and Cultures. Faculty in the program are located at the main campus in Logan as well as at locations around the state as part of the university’s statewide mission. For more information on the department, see our website: http://history.usu.edu  

 

All faculty are part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which plays an instrumental role in teaching critical thinking, knowledge-building skills and the ability to pose meaningful questions that advance understanding and knowledge. Students in our college confront the great questions and controversies, learn about the forces that have shaped our world, and develop the skills to tackle its most pressing challenges. Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with a passion for making a difference. The education they receive here prepares them to address the problems of today and to succeed wherever their career path takes them tomorrow. 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowe