Visiting Assistant Professor of History

Goshen College Mennonite Historical Library
Goshen, IN, USA

Job Description

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

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 of undergraduate courses, including general education survey courses and upper-level courses in their area of specialization.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in History by date of appointment (for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor)
ABD in History (for appointment as Visiting Instructor).

How to Apply

Application materials may be attached to the Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu.

Goshen College will not be sponsoring candidates for this position.

Required:

Complete the online Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application
Letter of application
Curriculum Vitae
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (this may include teaching evaluation, sample syllabi, and/or a statement of teaching philosophy).
List of three professional references with contact information
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts) and background check will be required prior to hire.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

E-Verify Statement of Participation

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Goshen College.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

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