Union College invites applications for the position of two-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Latin American History, beginning September 1, 2026.  Applications are due by December 15, 2025. 

Position Description

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent preparation to teach courses in Colonial and Modern Latin America, including courses that reflect the candidate’s area(s) of specialization, which will contribute to the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program and other relevant interdisciplinary programs (such as Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies, Environmental Science, Policy, & Engineering, and/or Africana Studies) as well as the College’s General Education curriculum. The ability to teach pre-Columbian, indigenous and/or global history is highly desirable. The normal teaching load at Union College is six courses over three trimesters; the candidate would be expected to offer courses ranging from the introductory level to junior seminars and to supervise senior projects. 

About the History Department

The History Department at Union College offers undergraduate courses that range from introductory surveys, through more focussed topical courses, to advanced seminars. Many of these are writing-intensive courses that contribute to Union’s Writing Across the Curriculum program. All history majors write a senior thesis, a significant independent project directed by a History professor. Faculty teach courses in their respective areas of expertise, including by region, African, American (colonial, nineteenth, and twentieth century), East Asian, European (medieval, early modern, and modern), Latin America, South Asian, as well as topics such as digital history, environmental history, history of gender and identity, history of science and technology, Jewish history, and public history. Department members are active researchers with a strong publication record with prominent journals and publishers.

Application instructions

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

In your initial application, please include a cover letter, CV, a sample of scholarly work (published or unpublished), a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement on your research.

Please send questions and other inquiries to Andrew Morris at historychair@union.edu. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their teaching and research abilities. 

Ph.D. in History or closely related field required at time of appointment (September 1, 2026).

About Union College

Established in 1795, Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues.

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