Assistant Professor of History – California State University, Monterey Bay

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of History – California State University, Monterey Bay

• Institution: California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB)

• Department: Department of Social Sciences and Global Studies

• College: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Job Number: 562216

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: United States / American History

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 81.73 lakh – INR 88.62 lakh annually

• Location: Monterey Bay, California, United States

• Priority Screening Date: October 23, 2026

• Position Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of Role

California State University, Monterey Bay invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History. The successful candidate will support the University’s new History major and should be able to teach United States / American History from early America to the present.

The role combines undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, curriculum development, active scholarship, and professional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper-division courses in United States History.

• Teach additional History or Social Science courses as needed.

• Mentor students in the History major.

• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.

• Maintain an active research and scholarly agenda.

• Contribute to professional service at the university and community level.

• Support student research and other high-impact learning experiences.

• Teach in both in-person and online formats as required.

Teaching Load

• 12 units per semester

Potential teaching areas include:

• United States / American History

• History

• Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

• Related courses based on departmental needs

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History by the appointment date.

• Experience working effectively with a diverse student population.

• Demonstrated success teaching United States / American History.

• Evidence of research, scholarly publication, and/or creative activity.

• Clear plan for a sustained research agenda.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching both in-person and synchronous online courses.

• Experience in an interdisciplinary academic department.

• Experience teaching Social Science theory and/or research methods.

• Ability or experience teaching Political Science courses.

• Experience with committee service.

• Experience supporting student recruitment and retention.

• Experience mentoring students in:

  • Undergraduate research

  • Service learning

  • Community engagement

  • Internships

  • Study abroad

• Relevant community service experience.

Application Process

Applicants should complete the online application and submit all required materials by the Priority Screening Date of October 23, 2026 for full consideration.

Applications submitted after this date may be reviewed at the University’s discretion.

The successful candidate must work in the State of California.