Assistant Professor in History (Black History in America)

Description

The Department of History at Knox College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American Black history beginning September 1, 2025. We are open to all specialities, sub-specialties, and time frames.

 

This position includes an annual six-course teaching load on a 2-per-term basis over three ten-week terms. The successful candidate will be ready to teach both halves of the Power and Inequity in American History survey (to 1865; from 1865); the broad span of Black history in America including at least one course on slavery; and upper-level courses in the candidate’s speciality. Other teaching responsibilities will depend upon the candidate’s sub-specialties. 

 

Issues of race, power, gender, and inequity are central to the teaching of American history in the department. This position also makes a vital contribution to our commitment to interdisciplinary cooperation, allowing the department to maintain connections with other campus programs and departments, particularly the programs in Africana Studies and Gender and Women’s Studies.

 

Knox College, established in 1837, is an independent, highly selective liberal arts institution with a diverse student body and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. In keeping with the college's 187-year commitment to equal rights, Knox actively encourages women and members of other underrepresented groups to apply. Candidates should have a sincere interest in quality undergraduate teaching at an institution that values diversity and close interactions with students, as well as a desire to maintain an active research program. We are particularly interested in creative, energetic teachers of undergraduate students who can contribute to Knox College’s considerable diversity and reflect that diversity in their teaching, mentoring, and research. With 21% first-generation college students, 37% of domestic students of color, and more than 20% international students, the College seeks courses appealing and welcoming to all of Knox’s students.

 

Faculty are supported by an active professional development program and substantial institutional resources. (https://www.knox.edu/offices/faculty-affairs) Knox College provides a competitive salary and a strong benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, and access to a retirement plan; a tuition remission benefit is available after a two-year waiting period. Additional information can be found on our Human Resources webpage at https://www.knox.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-benefits-and-forms.

Qualifications

 

Ph.D. in History or related discipline is expected at time of appointment; exceptional ABD candidates will be considered.  Teaching experience with undergraduates is preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply, candidates should submit: 

1. A letter of application that addresses the qualifications listed above, the applicant’s undergraduate liberal arts teaching philosophy, attention to diversity, and current and future research agenda 

2. A curriculum vitae 

3. Names and contact information of three confidential references 

 

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to cdenial@knox.edu.   

 

Additional materials, including scholarly work and teaching portfolio with syllabi, may be requested of candidates during the screening and interview process. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via online video conference.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from