Visiting Assistant Professor of History

Position Summary

The History Department at Goshen College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in History beginning August 2026. We seek candidates with a specialization in the history of Africa, Asia, or Latin America. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: religion in the Global South, oral history, and/or migration. Experience teaching composition-heavy courses and general education courses is strongly desired.

Essential Duties

The successful candidate will teach a full load (4-4, 4-3-1) of undergraduate courses, including general education survey courses and upper-level courses in their area of specialization.

Benefits

• Healthcare/Prescription insurance (Goshen College pays employee premium)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life/AD&D (Goshen College pays employee premium)
• Long Term Disability (after 1 year of employment – college pays employee premium)
• Retirement (403(b))
• College contribution to retirement after 90 days
• Free membership to GC Recreation-Fitness Center
• Paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition discounts
• and more