Atlantic World History Guest Faculty Position for 2026-2027

Atlantic World History Guest Faculty Position for 2026-2027

Rank: Guest Faculty

Tenure Information: Non-Tenure Track

Job Description

The Global Studies group at Sarah Lawrence College invites applications for a yearlong half-time guest teaching position in Black Atlantic history to begin Fall 2026. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the college’s offerings of courses in nineteenth-century and twentieth African and African American history.

All applicants should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship, including study abroad. We invite candidates to familiarize themselves with Sarah Lawrence’s distinctive pedagogical model, which often includes one-on-one tutorials as part of most seminars.

Application materials should include: a cover letter, CV, a sample of scholarly work (15-25 pages), two syllabi, and three references who will be contacted for letters of recommendation upon the submission of the candidate’s application.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. This is an in-person teaching appointment, with the expectation that the appointed individual will teach on campus for the duration of the contract period.

Compensation for this position is a per-course rate based on experience.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should either be ABD or hold a Ph.D. in History or a related interdisciplinary program.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Number: F00207P

Salary: $10,500 to $14,000 Per Course Rate

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on May 1. Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by that date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.