Assistant Professor of History

Davidson College • Davidson, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of History at Davidson College invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Middle Eastern history, broadly defined to include North Africa, West Asia, and the Islamic World. Specialty and regional focus are open, but training in Arabic language and sources is essential. The department seeks candidates who can effectively teach the entire span of Middle Eastern history from pre-modern through early modern to modern. Scholars whose areas of thematic specialization complement current departmental strengths are particularly welcome. This includes but is not limited to those whose teaching and research explore environmental history; religious history; intellectual history; political, imperial, and colonial history; and the history of science, technology, and medicine. We seek to hire a scholar who thinks creatively and dynamically about curricular opportunities and connections. Candidates should be committed to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and scholarly research. Ph.D. in History expected by June 30, 2027. The successful candidate will teach five courses each year (four in the first year) including introductory and upper-level courses of their own design. The candidate may also participate in the college’s Writing Program and/or Humanities Program.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in History expected by June 30, 2027.
• Training in Arabic language and sources is essential.
• Ability to teach the entire span of Middle Eastern history from pre-modern through early modern to modern.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Commitment to scholarly research.
• Ability to think creatively and dynamically about curricular opportunities and connections.
• Ability to reach students from all backgrounds and perspectives.
• Cover letter describing how specific teaching practices, research agendas, and/or professional service experiences might support the facet of our Statement of Purpose that recognizes the “dignity and worth of every person.”
• CV.
• Teaching statement (2 pages).
• Research statement (2 pages).

Nice To Haves

• Scholars whose areas of thematic specialization complement current departmental strengths are particularly welcome.
• Teaching and research explore environmental history; religious history; intellectual history; political, imperial, and colonial history; and the history of science, technology, and medicine.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses each year (four in the first year) including introductory and upper-level courses of their own design.
• Participate in the college’s Writing Program and/or Humanities Program.
• Engage in scholarly research.
• Contribute to the college's commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Benefits

• Funding to attend professional meetings.
• Robust set of internal grants for research materials, student assistants, travel, and other resources for junior faculty to attain their publication goals.
• Support from the Office of Sponsored Programs in seeking and managing external funds.
• Institutional funding for research, travel, and sabbatical leaves.
• Small class sizes at all levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree