College of William and Mary, Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History

Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor of African History

The Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History at the College of William & Mary invites applications for a two-year, non-tenure-track position in African history (field/period open) to begin August 10, 2023.  The successful applicant is expected to be an effective teacher and will have a 3-3 teaching load, including a survey of African history, freshman seminars, and upper division courses in African history. 

Required Qualifications: Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree. 

Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. or ABD is preferred by the time of appointment. 

For full consideration submit application by the review date, March 15, 2023. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.   

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement describing previous professional experience or future plans (or both) that demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, a statement of teaching interests, and sample syllabi.  You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants for employment. 

Information on the degree programs in the Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/history