The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina invites applications for a tenure-track position in Military History at the rank of Assistant Professor.  In the Department of History at The Citadel there is a community of faculty, students and staff who share a passion for the study of the past and enjoy sharing that enthusiasm through classes, discussions, lectures, and other activities. The department believes that an understanding of the past, and the ways in which it has shaped the present, is vital to the education of productive citizens and thoughtful, principled leaders.  

Responsibilities:

The applicant should be able to teach a variety of military history topics, which can include naval warfare or any other specialty not currently covered by the department.  The candidate must participate in the design and delivery of online courses for the Online MA in Military History. Teaching responsibilities will also include face-to-face upper-division and general education undergraduate courses. The standard teaching load is four classes per semester. Course reductions are often available. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. by date of employment is strongly preferred. 

Additional Comments:

The availability of grants from The Citadel Foundation to support faculty research is an attractive feature of academic life at the college. In addition to the online application, a complete c.v., transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be uploaded.

Applications should be submitted by November 15

For any questions, please contact the search chair, Professor Katherine Grenier, at grenierk@citadel.edu. Preliminary interviews will be conducted virtually in late November or early December. The Citadel is an AA/EEO actively committed to ensuring diversity in all campus employment. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Other Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website