Senior Endowed Chair in US History

About the role

The History Department at the University of Notre Dame seeks a distinguished scholar to fill an endowed senior chair in United States history. This full‑professor position offers the opportunity to lead research, teaching, and service initiatives within a vibrant academic community.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct high‑impact research in any period or specialization of US history.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students and junior faculty.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university through committees, outreach, and scholarly leadership.
• Advance the department’s research, teaching, and service missions as a senior leader.

Required profile

• PhD in US History or a closely related field.
• International scholarly reputation with a strong publication record.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and academic service.
• Ability to take a leadership role within the department and university.

Required skills

What we offer

• An endowed senior chair with competitive salary and research support.
• Access to Notre Dame’s extensive library and archival resources.
• Dual‑career assistance for relocating families.
• A supportive, Catholic‑identity campus committed to diversity and inclusion.