Colorado College
Assistant Professor, History
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
MISSION:
At Colorado College our goal is to provide the finest liberal arts education in the country. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, we challenge students, one course at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives.Position Overview
Colorado College invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of History specializing in Latin America and/or the Caribbean to join the History Department in August 2025. A successful candidate will exhibit potential for excellence in teaching at a small liberal arts college and be prepared to teach Latin American history from the pre-Columbian through the colonial and post-independence eras. While not a requirement, we particularly welcome candidates with expertise in Indigenous history and/or candidates with expertise in the 19th century or earlier. Completion of all requirements for a PhD in History, or a closely related field of Latin American and/or Caribbean studies, is required by the start of employment.Regular faculty are expected to teach six of the eight blocks in an academic year; in the History Department, one of those six blocks is dedicated to supervising senior theses. First year tenure-track faculty receive a one-block course release. Tenure-track faculty job duties include service and scholarship. We welcome candidates who will contribute to the College’s Latin American & Caribbean Studies minor and develop partnerships within and beyond the History Department.The College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. We are committed to becoming an antiracist institution in all of our policies, practices, and pedagogies (please see
Antiracism Commitment ). The History Department believes our department and the College grow stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty committed to building an inclusive community. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are particularly encouraged to apply.Minimum Qualifications
Completion of all requirements for PhD in History or a closely related field of Latin American and/or Caribbean Studies by time of appointment.Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications will be detailed in the full job listing.Application Process
Job Open Date:Application Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time):When will references be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation?E-Verify Information: This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit
www.e-verify.gov .Accommodation Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu.Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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At Colorado College our goal is to provide the finest liberal arts education in the country. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, we challenge students, one course at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives.Position Overview
Colorado College invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of History specializing in Latin America and/or the Caribbean to join the History Department in August 2025. A successful candidate will exhibit potential for excellence in teaching at a small liberal arts college and be prepared to teach Latin American history from the pre-Columbian through the colonial and post-independence eras. While not a requirement, we particularly welcome candidates with expertise in Indigenous history and/or candidates with expertise in the 19th century or earlier. Completion of all requirements for a PhD in History, or a closely related field of Latin American and/or Caribbean studies, is required by the start of employment.Regular faculty are expected to teach six of the eight blocks in an academic year; in the History Department, one of those six blocks is dedicated to supervising senior theses. First year tenure-track faculty receive a one-block course release. Tenure-track faculty job duties include service and scholarship. We welcome candidates who will contribute to the College’s Latin American & Caribbean Studies minor and develop partnerships within and beyond the History Department.The College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. We are committed to becoming an antiracist institution in all of our policies, practices, and pedagogies (please see
Antiracism Commitment ). The History Department believes our department and the College grow stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty committed to building an inclusive community. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are particularly encouraged to apply.Minimum Qualifications
Completion of all requirements for PhD in History or a closely related field of Latin American and/or Caribbean Studies by time of appointment.Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications will be detailed in the full job listing.Application Process
Job Open Date:Application Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time):When will references be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation?E-Verify Information: This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit
www.e-verify.gov .Accommodation Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu.Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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