The Bates College Department of History and Africana Program invite applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of History with a specialization in nineteenth-century U.S. and African-American history beginning August 1, 2024. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year and advise senior theses. Courses include a survey course (Rise of the American Empire) as well as an upper-level seminar and three mid-level courses related to the candidate’s areas of expertise that complement the existing curricular strengths of the college. Each year at least three of these courses will be cross-listed with the Africana Program.

Bates College, History, and Africana are committed to enhancing equity and inclusiveness of the campus and the curriculum. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching as well as demonstrated success or potential for working with underrepresented, first generation, and marginalized student populations. The search committee expects applicants to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas and describe how their teaching can further this goal.

About Bates

Bates College is a residential liberal arts college in Lewiston, a diverse and growing city located about 45 minutes from Portland and 2 ½ hours from Boston. Details about the college and its community can be found here. Teaching is supported by a Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning, and community-engaged learning is encouraged and supported. Bates is committed to supporting educational access for all, including The Schuler Access Initiative, which supports financial aid for Pell-eligible, low-income, and undocumented students.

Application Deadline: 19 April, 2024

More details on the role are available here.