Assistant Professor of History, Tenure Track
About The Position
The Department of History at Vassar College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in African American history at the rank of assistant professor to begin in August 2026. Area of research in African American history is open, but we encourage candidates whose work focuses on the 19th and/or 20th centuries to apply. Candidates must have the Ph.D. in History or related field in hand at the start of employment. Preference will be given to candidates dedicated to forging cross-disciplinary conversations with faculty in Africana Studies and Vassar's other multidisciplinary programs, such as Women, Feminist, and Queer Studies. Teaching load in the first year is four courses; after that it is four courses plus a tutorial-style “intensive,” which may include supervision of senior theses.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in History or related field in hand at the start of employment
Nice To Haves
- Candidates dedicated to forging cross-disciplinary conversations with faculty in Africana Studies and Vassar's other multidisciplinary programs, such as Women, Feminist, and Queer Studies.
- Candidates whose work focuses on the 19th and/or 20th centuries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
