McDaniel College

Visiting Lecturer in History

About McDaniel College: McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. Visit College website for details. 

Job Description: The Department of History seeks a full-time, one-year, Visiting Lecturer in premodern European History (from Classical Greece through the 17th Century), with possible specializations in Classical Antiquity, the Middle Ages, or the early modern period, and/or Women’s History, to start in the fall of 2021. The successful applicant will be able to teach HIS-1105: “Formation of Western Society” as well as other courses in European and classical civilizations prior to the Age of Enlightenment.

Duties: Teach a 4-4 load in premodern history including at least one section of HIS 1105 Formation of Western Society, along with courses in the successful candidate’s area of specialization.

Requirements: PhD (or ABD) in History, teaching experience preferred.

Additional Information: McDaniel College, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status or any other legally protected status. Learn more about McDaniel College's commitment to diversity and inclusion here. 

Application Instructions: Visit https://www.mcdaniel.edu/employment to apply. Applicants should upload a letter of application; a statement of teaching philosophy, including philosophy of teaching a diverse student body; and a CV. In addition, arrange for three recommendations to be sent Provost@McDaniel.edu by the recommenders. Review of applications will begin immediately, with interviews to be conducted beginning February 8, 2021 continuing until the position is filled.