Franklin and Marshall College, History

One-year Visiting Position, 20th-Century United States History

Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a one-year visiting position in the Department of History beginning Fall Semester 2023. The rank will be Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor, depending on qualifications. Applicants should possess or be close to completing a doctorate in 20th-Century United States History. Desirable fields include environmental history, U.S. in a global context/U.S. empire, history of capitalism, or the history of race and public health. Teaching experience required. Teaching load is 3/3 and may include participation in the College's general education requirement, "Connections.” 

Candidates must submit the following items electronically via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/119019): a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s) (unofficial copies are fine), teaching and research statements, diversity statement, teaching evaluations and/or observations, and names of two references (NOTE: letters of reference will be solicited at a later stage, and once they are solicited referees will need to supply them within three weeks). For full consideration applications should be received by January 30, 2023.

Pursuant to cultivating an inclusive college community, the search committee will holistically assess the qualifications of each applicant. We will consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We will also consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to academic success.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, sex, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any protected characteristic. Individuals who need accommodation due to a disability in order to submit an application or to otherwise participate in the employment process should contact the department’s academic coordinator, Ann Wagoner, at awagoner@fandm.edu; other questions may be directed to her as well. Franklin and Marshall College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment.