Stephenson Distinguished Professor - U.S. Civil War Professor

Department : History - 315900

Posting Open Date : 11 / 15 / 2025

Application Deadline :

12 / 15 / 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 : FAC0005733

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 the Stephenson Distinguished Professor Chair. The standard teaching load is 2 / 2. Successful applicants should have a distinguished record of publications, teaching for both undergraduate and graduate students, and professional service. 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. Applications should include : 1) a cover letter that summarizes the applicants 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 15, 2025, and continue until the closing date of December 15, 2025. 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 Hills 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 are especially welcome.

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. The names and contact information of four references should be appended to the cover letter. (References will be contacted by the search committee when the short list of applicants is being determined.)

Search Chair : Fitz Brundage (brundage@email.unc.edu).