The Department of History at Kalamazoo College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position for one year—September 2024 through June 2025. The position involves teaching a two-term U.S. history survey and four upper-level courses, including a junior research seminar, over three terms (two courses during each ten-week term). The field of specialization is open, but this position is responsible for most of the U.S. history offerings and will need to include a variety of classes chosen or designed in consultation with the department. We are particularly interested in candidates who could teach courses in African American history. The position may also require advising senior theses. More information is available on the Departmental website.

Ph.D. (or evidence of imminent completion) required. Prior teaching experience is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate an interest in undergraduate teaching. Kalamazoo College has made a commitment to inclusive excellence. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose intellectual and pedagogical approaches will be effective in attracting and retaining historically underrepresented students. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to working with students, faculty and staff from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective, nationally known liberal arts college, offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. The campus is located midway between Chicago and Detroit/Ann Arbor in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 250,000, which supports several college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities.

Review of applications will begin March 11, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. Semifinalists will be asked to submit three confidential letters of recommendation to HistorySearch@kzoo.edu. Please direct all inquiries to Dr. James E. Lewis Jr, search committee chair, at the same email address.

Equal Opportunity Employer.