Assistant Professor of History

Whittier College invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor in the Department of History. The Department of History at Whittier College seeks a colleague for a tenure-track, open-rank position in United States history, covering any period from the colonial era to the present. We particularly welcome applicants who specialize in African American or Native American history, or who study the histories of Latino and/or Asian American populations. Individuals who work on the historical intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, and/or other identity categories are especially encouraged to apply, as are candidates who bring depth and expertise in new or emerging fields, including environmental history and public history.

A successful candidate will develop introductory as well as upper-division courses in areas that reflect their interests and will also participate in teaching departmental seminars and contribute to Whittier’s Liberal Education program. We seek a colleague with a clear commitment to engaging with undergraduates from a wide range of racial, class, gender, cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds, and who wants to teach in a liberal arts setting, which means smaller classes, close academic mentoring of students, and continuous assessment and improvement of our teaching. Individuals with a history of, and commitment to, teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We also seek someone who is interested in collaboratively honing the curriculum of Whittier’s history major and, since faculty at Whittier College are also scholars, who has an ongoing and promising research agenda in their area of specialization and interest.

Tenure Status: Tenure Track Exempt Status: Exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full-time Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000 annually; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge. Reports to: Vice President Academic Affairs Location/Department: Whittier College / History Position Requirements Successful candidates will have their Ph.D. in hand by August 2027. Candidates with extensive teaching experience as instructors are especially welcome. Application Deadline December 31, 2026 Applicants should submit a letter of application (which describes relevant teaching and mentoring experiences, the dissertation and/or the most recent scholarly project, as well as other appropriate experiences), a statement of teaching philosophy, a CV, a graduate transcript, and two letters of reference.

Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials to [email protected]. Direct questions regarding this advertisement to [email protected].