"Visiting Assistant Professor in Latin American History"

Job Details

Description

Colby College's Latin American Studies Program seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in Latin American History for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates should have a PhD in Latin American history in hand by 1 Sep. 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach four courses: Introduction to Latin American History (typically colonial and early 19th century), Introduction to Latin American Studies (an interdisciplinary history survey of late 19th, 20th and 21st century), one intermediate level class and a junior or senior seminar to cover significant topics or themes in Latin American history of the candidate’s choice, with coverage of countries besides Mexico especially welcome. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or community building and governance activities, will contribute to access, opportunity, and inclusion within the campus community.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit materials electronically through Interfolio via the following link https://apply.interfolio.com/175352. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses inclusive teaching. Three letters of recommendation should also be submitted via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of the search in late spring. Questions about this position may be directed to Ben Fallaw, Chair of Latin American Studies at bwfallaw@colby.edu.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.