Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor of History

Description

The History Department at Occidental College invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor or Non-Tenure Track Visiting Instructor to teach four courses in Modern Latin American history in the 2025-26 academic year. The successful candidate will teach two sections of the Modern Latin America survey in fall 2025 and two additional courses in their areas of specialization (one 200-level and one 300-level) in spring 2026.

The position is open, but preference will be given to those candidates whose regional focus is on the Caribbean or South America, or whose research addresses Latin American political history, environmental history, labor history, or African diaspora in Latin America. There’s a possibility that the position could be renewed one time for the academic year 2026-27.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be able to teach introductory courses in Modern Latin American history, as well as upper-level courses in their area of specialization in the department.
• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching 
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from minoritized and marginalized social groups

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D.in History preferred, ABD candidates will also be considered
• Ability and willingness to provide supplemental support to History Department students working on senior theses on Modern Latin America 

Application Instructions

Please submit a complete application package electronically to be considered by the search committee. An application includes the following:  

• Cover Letter in which you describe the education, experience, and/or skills you possess that are relevant to the required qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae
• A sample syllabus for Modern Latin America survey and a one-paragraph description of two additional upper-level courses. 
• Two confidential letters of recommendation.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Professor Michael Gasper (gasper@oxy.edu)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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