Stephenson Distinguished Professor - U.S. Civil War Professor

Department : History - 315900

Posting Open Date : 11 / 01 / 2025

Application Deadline :

12 / 01 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Position Type : Permanent Faculty

Working Title :

Stephenson Distinguished Professor - U.S. Civil War Professor

Appointment Type :

Tenured / Tenure Track

Vacancy ID : FAC0005711

Full-time / Part-time :

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week : 40

FTE : Position Location :

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range :

Dependent on Experience and / or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date :

07 / 01 / 2026

Be a Tar Heel! :

The Department of History at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position as Stephenson Distinguished Professor. The standard teaching load is 2 / 2. Responsibilities include the teaching of one survey course on U.S. Civil War history and courses related to your fields of expertise. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission of historical research, teaching, and public service as described on our website (https : / / history.unc.edu / about-us / ) and complements our existing strengths. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in history or a related field by July 1, 2026. Applications should include : 1) a cover letter that summarizes the applicant’s interests and experience in research, teaching, and service; and 2) a current CV that includes names and contact information for four references.

The review of applications will begin on November 8, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to the chair of the search committee, W. Fitz Brundage (brundage@email.unc.edu). Areas of teaching responsibility include introductory, upper division, and graduate classes. UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of History remains committed to rigorous archival research and publishing. Additionally, we have undertaken a few initiatives intended to increase the range of perspectives and experiences within our unit and the larger field. These include recruitment and mentoring programs for prospective graduate students, building new programs to train current graduate students for multiple career paths, including public facing scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching and research. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity, are especially welcome. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in history or a related field by the start date.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit :

The Department of History is one of the largest academic departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department is committed to the purposes of a research university, to the teaching of history at the undergraduate level as a core discipline in a liberal arts education, and to the training of graduate students.

Position Summary :

The Department of History at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track Distinguished Professor in History. This position will be responsible for teaching a 2 : 2 load while continuing their own research, participating in departmental service, and mentoring undergraduate / graduate students. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in U.S. history and / or other field(s) of specialty (U.S. Civil War history). Sub-field is open. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https : / / history.unc.edu / about-us / ).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

PhD in History (specialization in U.S. Civil War history) or closely related field and evidence of excellence in historical research, teaching, and public service.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience :

Experience teaching in a higher education setting.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities :

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions :

HOW TO APPLY : Qualified persons should submit all application materials : 1. Cover letter including descriptions of your current and future research, as well as your teaching experience and philosophy. 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Writing Sample (limit to 25 pages) 4. The names and contact information of four references persons whose applications are selected for further review will be individually asked to provide additional materials, including a diversity statement, research statement, and teaching statement. Search Chair : Fitz Brundage (brundage@email.unc.edu).