"Visiting Assistant Professor of History"

Visiting Assistant Professor of History

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Location: Geneva, NY

Open Date: Jan 14, 2026

Description

The History Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in nineteenth century U.S. History, beginning August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of five or six courses per year. The appointment has the possibility for renewal contingent on successful annual review and ongoing curricular needs. We have a preference for research and upper division teaching in religious and cultural history, women's history, and/or political history. The ability to teach courses that may cross-list with programs such as American Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectional Justice, or one of the College's other interdisciplinary programs is heavily encouraged. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. or ABD in U.S. History by August 2026 and a record of or potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement with attention to inclusivity in the classroom via Interfolio. Contact information for three confidential professional references should also be provided. Review of applications will begin February 6th, and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will take place via Zoom. Please contact Matt Crow, Search Committee Chair, crow@hws.edu with further inquiries. The salary range for this position is $49,300 - $68,000.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/180129