How Linda McMahon’s latest “compact” would do deep and permanent harm to American higher education

Pullman, Washington, Washington State University’s Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor in  Public History  for its flagship campus in Pullman, Washington, beginning August 16, 2026. We seek a creative scholar-teacher whose work engages the methods and practice of public history, embraces community-engaged teaching and research, and incorporates emerging digital technologies to expand the reach and impact of history. With departmental strengths in the American West, Pacific Northwest, Borderlands, World, and Public Histories, this position offers the opportunity to shape how public history addresses twenty-first century challenges while mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Applications are due by  November 30, 2025 . Assistant Professor salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per nine-month academic year. Associate Professor salary range for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 per nine-month academic year. Learn more and apply at  wsu.edu/jobs (search for R-14052). Required Qualifications (Assistant rank): ? Completed PhD in history or closely related field by start of employment date?   Demonstrated record of or potential for research and scholarship in public history    Proven or potential for successful teaching and instruction?   Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support, access and opportunity in research, teaching, and service in alignment with WSU’s land grant mission   Required Qualifications (Associate rank): In addition to those listed above:   Demonstrated record of national impact or significance of public history work and scholarship   Must have a record of accomplishments in research, teaching commensurate with school/department, college, and university standards for tenure at the level of associate professor    Assistant Professor salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per nine-month academic year. Associate Professor salary range for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 per nine-month academic year. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.? WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

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