Assistant Professor of History - South Asian History

Summary

The History Department at Washington & Jefferson College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of South Asian History position to begin in the Fall of 2025. While the field of specialization is open, the department is particularly interested in applications from candidates whose expertise is in the history of gender and sexuality and/or environmental history before 1900.

Teaching Responsibilities

The current teaching load is three courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities would include introductory and comparative courses on the history of Asia more broadly, as well as upper-level courses in the candidate's fields of specialization. Members of the department are also expected to contribute courses to the First Year Seminar Program and to a range of interdisciplinary programs including Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender & Women's Studies, and International Studies.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a committed teacher/scholar deeply engaged in their field and committed to innovative, student-centered teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts setting. We look forward to welcoming a colleague eager to mentor a rapidly diversifying student population and to guide undergraduate research. More information about the Department of History can be found here: https://www.washjeff.edu/programs/history/ .

A Ph.D. in History or a closely related field is required prior to beginning employment.

Application Instructions

Initial applications will consist of a cover letter, a CV, and a teaching statement. Three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and a research statement may be asked for as candidates move on in the process.

Applications should be submitted to https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/ by January 15, 2025. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

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Washington & Jefferson College, the oldest college west of the Allegheny Mountains, is consistently ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges in the United States. The college is home to a diverse population of approximately 1,100 students from 26 states and 11 countries. Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Pittsburgh is a vibrant city consistently ranked as among the best cities in which to live and one that boasts an excellent food culture, nationally recognized museums and performing arts organizations, major league sports franchises, and thriving medical and high-tech industries.

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