Job description

Charleston, SC

Position Type: Visiting

School/Area
School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department: History

Position Description

The Department of History at the College of Charleston invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor with expertise in medieval or early modern history (roughly 1100-1700 C.E.), geographical region open, to begin the Fall semester of 2025. The position is for one year but is renewable. The successful candidate will teach four sections of the 100-level general education pre-modern history requirement each semester. The general education classes are organized thematically, around the professor’s scholarly interests, rather than as a traditional world or western civ. course. There may also be opportunities to teach upper-division or graduate courses. All requirements for the Ph.D. in History must be completed by August 15, 2025.

Closing Date: 05/10/2025

Open Until Filled?
No

Posting Number: F2016445P

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16488 by May 10, 2025. Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., graduate transcripts, names and contact information for at least two references, a writing sample, and a sample syllabus for the premodern general education course. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Phyllis Jestice, Professor and Chair, at [email protected].