Visiting Assistant Professor History

The Department of History at Kalamazoo College invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of the history of the Mediterranean World between 500-1800 CE for the academic year 2026-27 (September-June). Exact areas of specialization are open, but preference will be given to candidates able to contribute courses on the Islamicate, Jewish, gender, religious history, and/or the history of science. The position involves teaching six courses (2-2-2 across three, ten-week terms) and may also require advising senior theses. For more information about our History department, please visit our Departmental website. viewed at:

A Ph.D. (or evidence of imminent completion) is required. Prior teaching experience is desirable. Candidates must demonstrate an interest in undergraduate teaching. Kalamazoo College has made a commitment to inclusive excellence. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose intellectual and pedagogical approaches will be effective in attracting and retaining historically underrepresented students. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to working with students, faculty and staff from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Review of applications begins February 23, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following materials: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; the names and contact information for three references; undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable); and a statement of teaching philosophy that includes your pedagogical approach to ensuring that students from a wide range of backgrounds can be successful in the curriculum and the classroom. All materials should be uploaded in PDF format. Please direct any questions to [email protected]. Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish.

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective, nationally known liberal arts college, offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings. The campus is located midway between Chicago and Detroit/Ann Arbor in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 250,000, which supports several college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor activities.

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