Faculty Employment Opportunity

POSITION:

Assistant Professor of Modern World History: The Department of History invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2026, contingent upon the availability of authorized funding.
The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum through teaching in the field of Modern World History. Candidates should be prepared to situate Modern Europe in a Global Context. The successful candidate will teach broad survey courses in European, and Asian or African History that focus on colonialism, empire, and global connections. The candidate will also develop upper- and graduate-level courses in their area of specialization.

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to:
• Advise undergraduate History majors and, as appropriate, graduate students
• Maintain an active program of scholarly research appropriate for a tenure-track appointment at a comprehensive public university
• Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels

Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and meaningful service are required for retention, promotion, and tenure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in History or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate level

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Research and/or teaching interests that engage with colonialism, empire, or global historical processes
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly publication or ongoing research
• Demonstrated experience in, or clear potential for, effective graduate-level teaching
• Experience working with diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:

A complete application must include the following materials:

1. A cover letter addressing the position description and qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A sample of scholarly research
4. Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
5. Contact information for three professional references
Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

CSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to achieving excellence through diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit and qualifications and in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Paul Strauss, Search Committee Chair
Department of History
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle Turlock, CA
email: pstrauss@csustan.edu 

Review of completed application files will begin March 3, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin on August 17, 2026. 

Please note that the CSU does not use automated decision systems or artificial intelligence tools in making hiring or selection decisions. All applicant evaluations and employment decisions are made by human reviewers, using structured candidate responses and job-related criteria to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with FEHA.

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Anticipated hiring range is $6,960 - $7,176 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year).  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE, CAMPUS, AND AREA: 

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 CSU post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as by U.S. News and World Report in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor’s notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Stanislaus State is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Stanislaus State is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@csustan.edu. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE

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CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.