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Professor of History

Madison, WI

The Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking outstanding candidates for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in the history of U.S. political economy from the ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant church history professor in the United States is $75,371.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Church History Professor vs Assistant Theology Professor?

AspectAssistant Church History ProfessorAssistant Theology Professor
Required CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate in Church History or related fieldMaster's or Doctorate in Theology or related discipline
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, lecture halls, research settingsAcademic institutions, lecture halls, research settings
Employer & Industry UsageColleges, universities with religious studies departmentsColleges, universities with theology departments
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic roles in religious historyOften compared for roles in religious studies and theology

The main difference between an Assistant Church History Professor and an Assistant Theology Professor lies in their specialization. The former focuses on the historical development of Christian churches, while the latter emphasizes theological doctrines and beliefs. Both roles require advanced degrees and are employed in similar academic settings, but their research and teaching focus differ, catering to distinct academic and religious interests.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Church History Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,371 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Early American and Public History Professor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Salem, MA • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Posted 24 days ago

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Job Description - Early American and Public History Professor (260005MS)

Job Description

Early American and Public History Professor - ( 260005MS )

Description

The History Department invites applicants for an open rank, full-time, temporary facultyposition in Colonial America/Early Republic and Public History to begin in Fall 2027.Teaching responsibilities willinclude upper-division and graduate courses in early American history, along with courses in Salem State’s public history concentration/graduate certificate program, the American history survey sequence, and regional world history.

The history department seeks a faculty member who is dedicated to educational excellence and thrives in a student-centered teaching program. Faculty members also serve the department through curriculum development, program evaluation, and service on departmental and university committees.

What makes Salem State University distinctive isn't just what happens in our classrooms. It's who's in them. Our students are ambitious, diverse and often the first in their families to pursue higher education. Our faculty rise to meet that with rigorous scholarship, thoughtful teaching and a genuine investment in student growth. We're the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution, designations we've earned and take seriously. If you're looking for a collegial academic home where your work truly matters, Salem State delivers.

Duties and Responsibilities
Candidatesare required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improvethe department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

  • PhD in history with specialization in early American history. ABD candidates will be considered, but PhD must be conferred by August 31, 2027.
  • Candidates must have demonstrated experience in historic preservation, material culture, digital history, and/or community-engaged practice.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
  • Evidence of an active research agenda.
  • Salem State University seeks faculty and librarians whose teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university’s public mission. We welcome candidates with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and to support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants may describe relevant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and community-engaged work.

Working Location

This is an onsitepositionin Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and

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