"Two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of History"

Centre College invites applications for a two-year position as Visiting Assistant Professor of History, beginning in August 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in History or related field by the time of appointment. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are committed to undergraduate education, will contribute to the depth of our faculty, support our flourishing student body, and utilize a variety of pedagogical practices. As noted in the Statement on Community, The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated rather than discouraged, where the individuals have the opportunity to exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences.

We will consider any specialty but especially subfields in transnational, gender, African American, or Latin American histories or the history of science and technology. Candidates should have experience teaching a variety of classes, including the America since 1865 survey as well as upper-level courses. This position carries a 6-course teaching load, which includes a 3-week January Term course.

The successful candidate will join a community of teacher-scholars dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship, balanced representation, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, global study, scholarly achievement, and service to the college and broader society. We offer a supportive community for faculty from all backgrounds, mentoring for early-career faculty, and ongoing professional development.

Centre College, a highly selective liberal arts college of about 1,400 students, has one of the nation’s premier study abroad programs and is ranked among the top National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Classes are small and academic standards are high. Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success, with entrance to top graduate and professional schools, prestigious fellowships for further study, and rewarding jobs.

Centre College is located in Danville, Kentucky, a town of 18,000 recognized for its high quality of life, friendly people, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; and Cincinnati, OH. For more information about Centre College, visit www.centre.edu.

To apply, please submit the following at https://apply.interfolio.com/179293. A complete application will include (1) letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness (4) three confidential letters of reference from individuals able to share insight into the candidate’s expertise and future potential, and (5) unofficial transcripts. Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2026, and will continue until the position has been filled. Candidates with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process should contact Dr. Sara Egge at sara.egge@centre.edu.