Overview
The National WWII Museum invites applications for the Faculty Seminar in WWII History to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 21–27, 2026. This seminar is intended to develop the knowledge and understanding of World War II for active college or university faculty who wish to teach, advocate for, or design history courses and content regarding this significant conflict.
The deadline for applications is January 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (CT).
All applicants will be informed of their status by February 16, 2026.
The National WWII Museum invites applications for the Faculty Seminar in WWII History to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 21–27, 2026.
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. Particularly, we encourage applicants from under-resourced and smaller colleges and seek to enhance the faculty at Minority Served Institutions (MSIs) and Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs). In addition, the program is available for Professional Military Education (PME) institutions and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) instructors.
This program is crafted for faculty whose academic expertise falls outside WWII history but who regularly teach and/or research the WWII era. This seminar is intended to develop the knowledge and understanding of the American experience of World War II for active college and university faculty who wish to teach, advocate for, or design history courses and content regarding this significant conflict.
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.
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
Additional details on the program, eligibility criteria, and application information, as well as the application form, can be found below.
Any questions should be directed to taylor.lindner@nationalww2museum.org for more information.
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.
