Assistant Professor of History

King’s College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of History, tenure-track, with a concentration in pre-19th century Latin American History, beginning Fall 2025.  Requirements include a Ph.D. or advanced ABD; demonstrated capacity to teach upper-level classes in the applicant’s areas of expertise; and ability to teach Global History survey courses.  Additional consideration will be given to candidates poised to teach US or Western Civilization History courses at the survey level and with an interest in designing and leading short-term faculty study abroad programs.  Normal teaching load is 12 hours per semester.  Primary interest and commitment must be to quality instruction in major and core curriculum course settings.  Public scholarship and professional development plus active involvement in the College and department are expected.

Please submit one *.pdf file containing a concise letter of interest, a CV that includes a list of previously taught courses, a teaching statement, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three reference letters to hrjobs@kings.edu.  Review of applications will begin March 15^th and continue until the position is filled.  Only completed applications will be reviewed.

King’s College is a private, Catholic college of the liberal arts & sciences and professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The College serves over 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from people of traditionally underrepresented groups. EOE www.kings.edu/hr