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What You Need to Know About History Professor

Career Description Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Daily Life Of a History Professor

  • Develop, maintain, and teach online courses.
  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
  • Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
  • Participate in campus and community events.

History Professor Required Skills

Below is a list of the skills most History Professors say are important on the job.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.

Types of History Professor Jobs

  • Art History Instructor
  • Adjunct History Instructor
  • Faculty Member
  • Professor
  • History Professor

History Professor Job Outlook

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 26,900 jobs in the United States for History Professor. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 10.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,800 new jobs for History Professor by 2026. There will be an estimated 2,400 positions for History Professor per year.

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The states with the most job growth for History Professor are Utah, Colorado, and Delaware. Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, Wyoming, or South Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

History Professor Salary

The salary for History Professors ranges between about $40,600 and $134,170 a year.

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History Professors who work in District of Columbia, California, or New Hampshire, make the highest salaries.

How much do History Professors make in different U.S. states?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $65,450
Arizona $84,060
Arkansas $82,070
California $103,940
Colorado $70,690
Connecticut $83,870
Delaware $80,860
District of Columbia $120,400
Florida $79,550
Georgia $87,150
Hawaii $69,440
Idaho $94,150
Illinois $85,090
Indiana $83,760
Iowa $86,690
Kansas $75,440
Kentucky $65,410
Louisiana $71,360
Maine $73,350
Maryland $75,970
Massachusetts $97,350
Michigan $78,710
Minnesota $80,920
Mississippi $71,790
Missouri $80,820
Montana $66,970
Nebraska $73,050
Nevada $63,440
New Hampshire $97,700
New Jersey $91,270
New Mexico $71,420
New York $93,000
North Carolina $72,800
North Dakota $76,320
Ohio $88,310
Oklahoma $65,660
Oregon $86,620
Pennsylvania $93,300
Rhode Island $109,240
South Carolina $75,570
South Dakota $68,250
Tennessee $73,040
Texas $82,360
Utah $86,170
Virginia $72,120
Washington $71,280
West Virginia $47,280
Wisconsin $80,590

What Tools & Technology do History Professors Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that History Professors may use on a daily basis:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • JavaScript
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Web browser software
  • Data entry software
  • Email software
  • Database software
  • Google Docs
  • Geographic information system GIS software
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Learning management system LMS
  • Blackboard Learn
  • DOC Cop
  • Course management system software
  • Desire2Learn
  • Sakai CLE
  • Collaborative editing software

Becoming a History Professor

Individuals working as a History Professor have obtained the following education levels:

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How Long Does it Take to Become a History Professor?

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Where do History Professors Work?

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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