Modern European History Faculty

Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern European History
Bridgewater College The Rhodes School and the Department of History and Political Science invite applications for a full-time 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor to teach classes in modern European History beginning August 17 2026.

We are seeking a Modern European Historian who brings student-centered engagement and a passion for the study of history into the college classroom.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Teach lower-level world history survey and upper-division courses in modern European history
• Teach 24 semester credits per year (4-4 distribution)
• Participate in the Colleges general education program
• Teach and mentor students within a liberal arts context

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Creativity and innovation in pedagogy and research
• Excellent written oral and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across campus

PREFERRED:

• Ph.D. in Modern European History (exclusive of Britain).
• Candidates who are ABD will be considered.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package to include medical dental vision life and disability plans and 403(b) retirement program
• Full tuition benefits for eligible dependents
• A supportive collaborative academic environment
• The Department of History and Political Science consists of four historians and three political scientists and offers majors in History Political Science a History and Political Science combination and International Security and Diplomacy

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville Washington D.C. and Richmond Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College visit:

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Brandon Marsh at:

APPLICATION: Please complete the online applicationand attach a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy evidence of teaching effectiveness and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Three letters of recommendation should be forwarded to the Office of Human Resources at .

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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