Thiel College, Department of History

Assistant Professor European History

The Department of History at Thiel College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in European History, with a preference for the early modern or modern era.  In addition, a secondary field in public history, women and gender history, or a non-Western area is preferred.  The candidate will participate in teaching in the Department and Thiel College’s Seminar series.  The position offers attractive opportunities for collaboration, exploration, and curriculum development in a liberal arts college context.

The teaching load is four courses per semester, and includes responsibility for courses in European history, SEMS 200: Western Traditions, and specialized courses in the candidate’s field of interest.  A Ph.D. in History is required by the date of hire for appointment as Assistant Professor.  Demonstrated successful college teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and excellent communication skills are also required.

Interested candidates should send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, at least three letters of recommendation, samples of written work, sample syllabi, and summaries of teaching evaluations if available to: employment@thiel.edu (preferred method) or mail application materials to:  Jennifer Clark, Associate Director of Human Resources, Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville PA 16125.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Preliminary interviews will occur at the AHA Conference in January 2015.

Thiel College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity among its faculty and staff. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.