VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN MODERN UNITED STATES HISTORY

SCRIPPS COLLEGE, CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA 91711
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN MODERN UNITED STATES HISTORY

Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position in modern U.S history (1877 to the present), beginning in the academic year 2024-2025. Field of specialization is open; we are especially interested in candidates who are thinking in critical and innovative ways about what constitutes U.S. history. The teaching load is 5 courses for the year, and advising senior theses is anticipated.

Ph.D. preferred; ABD will be considered. Evidence of teaching experience and teaching excellence is also required. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the College’s goal of improving higher education for underrepresented students. Towards that end, applicants should submit a brief (one page) statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Applicants should submit the following materials online at http://apply.interfolio.com/147770:  cover letter, CV, names of two references, article-length writing sample, diversity statement, and teaching portfolio (including sample syllabi and evidence of teaching experience and excellence). The salary for this position will range from $63,900 to $71,000 and will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. For matters other than the submission of material, contact Cindy Forster, Chair, History Search Committee, at cforster@scrippscollege.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Scripps College is one of seven members of The Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. In keeping with its ongoing commitment to build and support a diverse and equitable academic community, Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.  Preference will be given to applicants committed to improving higher education for underrepresented students.