Job Title: Assistant Professor of History

Position Status: Tenure-Track

Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Department: History

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

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.

Colorado College is a private, undergraduate, selective liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 2,200 students. One distinguishing feature of Colorado College is the Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, allowing for a wide range of teaching and learning strategies. For more information, consult the following page: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/blockplan/.

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 https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/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

 

Application Instructions

Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by 10/01/2024.

You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position. Please contact Jane Murphy, Chair of the History Department, with any questions about the position or application process (jmurphy@coloradocollege.edu).

Required Documents

1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement demonstrating commitment and contributions to antiracism, inclusion, diversity, and equity in higher education and the discipline of history in particular; 4) a teaching statement; 5) a research statement; 6) an article or chapter-length writing sample; 7) unofficial graduate transcripts; 8) three letters of recommendation. References will receive an email with instructions to upload their letter within 72 hours of application completion.

Optional Documents

 

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$88,500 to $90,000

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Eligible for H-1B sponsorship

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

 

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

E-Verify Information:

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Benefit Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

EOE Statement:

Colorado College is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship—including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, and access to training—without regard to race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, perceived gender, sexual preferences and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.