Visiting Assistant Professor of Latin American History

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent preparation to teach courses in Colonial and Modern Latin America including courses that reflect the candidates area(s) of specialization which will contribute to the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program and other relevant interdisciplinary programs (such as Gender Sexuality & Womens Studies Environmental Science Policy & Engineering and/or Africana Studies) as well as the Colleges General Education curriculum. The ability to teach pre-Columbian indigenous and/or global history is highly desirable. The normal teaching load at Union College is six courses over three trimesters; the candidate would be expected to offer courses ranging from the introductory level to junior seminars and to supervise senior projects. Ph.D. in History or closely related field required at time of appointment (September 1 2026).

About the History Department:

The History Department at Union College offers undergraduate courses that range from introductory surveys through more focused topical courses to advanced seminars. Many of these are writing-intensive courses that contribute to Unions Writing Across the Curriculum program. All history majors write a senior thesis a significant independent project directed by a History professor. Faculty teach courses in their respective areas of expertise including by region African American (colonial nineteenth and twentieth century) East Asian European (medieval early modern and modern) Latin America South Asian as well as topics such as digital history environmental history history of gender and identity history of science and technology Jewish history and public history. Department members are active researchers with a strong publication record with prominent journals and publishers.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

• Cover letter

• CV

• Sample of scholarly work (published or unpublished)

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Statement on your research

Please send questions and other inquiries to Andrew Morris at Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their teaching and research abilities. Applications are due by December 15 2025.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $68500-$70500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to departmental budgets qualifications experience education licenses specialty and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Healthcare Dental and Vision Insurance(Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications Seminars Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education employment and criminal convictions.

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