Overview
The Bates College Department of History invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of History with a specialization in the history of Sub-Saharan Africa, beginning August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will teach five courses, consisting of an introductory survey of African history, an upper-level seminar on Apartheid, and three mid-level courses related to their areas of expertise that complement the existing curricular and scholarly strengths of the college. We anticipate that these courses will be cross-listed with the Africana Program.
Bates and the History Department are committed to enhancing equity and inclusiveness of the campus and the curriculum. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching as well as demonstrated success or potential for working with underrepresented, first generation, and marginalized student populations. The search committee expects applicants to identify their strengths and experiences in these areas and describe how their teaching can further this goal.
Qualifications
Candidates must be advanced ABD or have a Ph.D., by August 2024.
Application Instructions
Review of applications begins on March 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses equity and inclusion, and a sample syllabus. Applicants should also anticipate providing two letters of recommendation in the event that they are invited to an online interview. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Bates College is committed to equal opportunity and to providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty, staff, students, contractors, visitors, and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.
Inquiries concerning the college’s policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VII, Title IX, and ADA/Section 504), and complaints may be directed to the Title IX Officer, Gwen Lexow at 207-786-6445 or [email protected].