Assistant Professor of History (US History)

The History Department at Hamilton College a highly-selective four-year undergraduate liberal arts college located in central New York state invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in US history spanning any period from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries with a specialization in Hispanic/Latino/Latine histories in the US west or borderlands and interest in related questions such as gender race sexuality state formation migration indigeneity law labor and/or citizenship. The new hire will be expected to teach both lower- and upper-division history courses in their area of specialization in addition to participating in a survey of US history and build curricular bridges to other departments whether in the social sciences humanities arts or natural sciences. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom creativity and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the Colleges educational goals.

Candidates with a Ph.D. in history or a closely related field are preferred but candidates with ABD will be considered. The teaching load for this position is four courses in the first year and five courses thereafter. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $92100 to $97900. The position requires institutional service including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year. Candidates should submit a c.v. cover letter and writing sample via Interfolio at Questions regarding the search may be directed to Kevin Grant Search Committee Chair at Our review of applications will begin on October 1 2025.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamiltons open curriculum ( Accomplished faculty highly capable and motivated students and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence intellectual and cultural diversity and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamiltons commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information ().

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at as well as additional information at (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.