Overview
The National WWII Museum invites applications for its Faculty Seminar in WWII History to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 3–9, 2027. This seminar is intended to develop the knowledge and understanding of the American experience of World War II for college and university faculty who are actively teaching.
The National WWII Museum invites applications for its Faculty Seminar in WWII History to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 3–9, 2027.
This weeklong intensive study is designed for any college-level instructors or professors who desire a stronger historical background in the American experience in World War II. This seminar is intended to develop the knowledge and understanding of the American experience of World War II for college and university faculty who are actively teaching.
The program consists of a series of content and pedagogical seminars led by the Museum’s expert faculty covering the war’s major themes, campaigns, outcomes, and legacies. Lodging for six nights, select meals, and course materials are provided. Travel costs to and from New Orleans are the responsibility of the attendee or their institution.
If you are unable to obtain financial assistance from your institution and would desire consideration for a travel grant, limited funds may be available on a case-by-case basis. Further information on such requests will be made available upon invitation to the program.
Applicants will be selected based upon their potential contributions to the teaching of WWII history and the impact they can make at their institutions. A selection committee will consider each applicant’s packet on its own merits.
The deadline for applications is August 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT. All applicants will be informed of their status by September 14, 2026.
Interested applicants should submit:
- A completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- One letter of recommendation from a chair or colleague that addresses the applicant’s teaching abilities and skills
Any questions should be directed to taylor.lindner@nationalww2museum.org for more information.
The National WWII Museum gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Merritt and Elly Lane to advance the Museum’s educational mission to tell the story of the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.
The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center
The official Hotel of The National WWII Museum, this stunning art-deco style property offers first-class accommodations, meeting spaces, and dining options providing a sophisticated lodging experience for guests. Named after local Higgins Industries shipbuilder Andrew Higgins, the Hotel pays tribute to a historic time when all Americans came together to secure victory and help change the world.
