Visiting Assistant Professor of Latin American History
About The Position
Union College invites applications for the position of two-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Latin American History, beginning September 1, 2026. Applications are due by December 15, 2025. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent preparation to teach courses in Colonial and Modern Latin America, including courses that reflect the candidate's area(s) of specialization, which will contribute to the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program and other relevant interdisciplinary programs (such as Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies, Environmental Science, Policy, & Engineering, and/or Africana Studies) as well as the College's General Education curriculum. The ability to teach pre-Columbian, indigenous and/or global history is highly desirable. The normal teaching load at Union College is six courses over three trimesters; the candidate would be expected to offer courses ranging from the introductory level to junior seminars and to supervise senior projects. Ph.D. in History or closely related field required at time of appointment (September 1, 2026). About the History Department: The History Department at Union College offers undergraduate courses that range from introductory surveys, through more focused topical courses, to advanced seminars. Many of these are writing-intensive courses that contribute to Union's Writing Across the Curriculum program. All history majors write a senior thesis, a significant independent project directed by a History professor. Faculty teach courses in their respective areas of expertise, including by region, African, American (colonial, nineteenth, and twentieth century), East Asian, European (medieval, early modern, and modern), Latin America, South Asian, as well as topics such as digital history, environmental history, history of gender and identity, history of science and technology, Jewish history, and public history. Department members are active researchers with a strong publication record with prominent journals and publishers.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in History or closely related field required at time of appointment (September 1, 2026)
Nice To Haves
- The ability to teach pre-Columbian, indigenous and/or global history is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in Colonial and Modern Latin America
- Contribute to the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program and other relevant interdisciplinary programs
- Offer courses ranging from the introductory level to junior seminars
- Supervise senior projects
Benefits
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
