College of Charleston, History

Visiting Assistant Professor of History, Open Field

The History Department of the College of Charleston invites applications for a visiting assistant professorship in History to begin the Fall semester of 2021. Historians in all subfields are welcome to apply, with preference for a specialist in U.S. Civil War/Reconstruction. The position is for one year, and the successful candidate will teach four sections of the 100-level general education requirement each semester, i.e., pre-modern history (pre-1500) and/or modern history (post-1500). The general education classes are organized thematically, around the professor’s academic interests, where appropriate. There may be opportunities to teach upper-division courses. All requirements for the Ph.D. in History must be completed by August 15, 2021.

The College of Charleston is a state-supported institution with over 10,000 students and a historic commitment to the liberal arts. The Department of History currently has twenty tenured/tenure-track faculty and strong traditions of research engagement and innovative pedagogy. For more information about the program, please see http://history.cofc.edu/. Members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The College is committed to creating an inclusive campus and believes that diverse backgrounds and ideas are crucial to academic excellence. The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Applications should be submitted electronically by July 15, 2021. Remote interviews will follow shortly. Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., graduate transcripts, names and contact information for at least two references, a writing sample, and sample syllabi (pre-modern and/or modern) for the 100-level courses. Direct materials to: https://jobs.cofc.edu by July 15, 2021 for full consideration. Evaluation of materials will begin immediately on receipt.