Job Summary: The History Department at Radford University seeks a tenure-track assistant/associate professor in United States history to begin August 2025. The successful candidate will offer upper-division courses in Public History, other United States history courses, and ideally Appalachian history. In addition, the position requires teaching introductory surveys in United States history. The position also provides the opportunity to collaborate with students and other faculty in the Department’s Center for Archives and Digital History. The successful candidate will have an active scholarly agenda, and engage in university service. Applicants should have a History Ph.D. in hand by August 2025. The Department of History is a community of scholars dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, globally-minded graduates. The department is committed to fostering an atmosphere of equity, diversity, and inclusivity within our undergraduate programs. The department oversees its own major as well as the Social Science Teaching major, designed to train future high school social science teachers, and its courses contribute to many other majors and minors across campus. Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,700 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. The University offers 76 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 28 master’s programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 18 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master’s certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,100 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service. Please visit the Radford University website at https://www.radford.edu for more information. The city of Radford is located in the heart of the New River Valley in southwestern Virginia. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region is a haven for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Just a short drive from Blacksburg and Roanoke, the region boasts a vibrant art scene and local food culture as well as many community-university partnership opportunities Required Qualifications: + Experience teaching U.S. history surveys; + Training and/or experience in Public History; + Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, scholarship, and student engagement; + Ph.D. in History by the August 2025 start date. Preferred Qualifications: Preference given to candidates with ability to teach Appalachian history and to those who have training\experience in Digital History. Work Location: Radford Department: History, Dept of-11108 Application Review Date: 11/20/2024