Bates College
Lewiston, ME, USA
The Department of History at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, invites applications for a
two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of History to begin work July 1, 2026. We seek applicants who can teach the history of the Americas.
One course must be a survey of Latin American history, 1491-present. Other courses could focus on one or multiple regions of the hemisphere.
Thematic possibilities could include Indigenous American, environmental, religious, diplomatic, gender, or economic history. Preference will
be given to candidates who will have completed by July 1, 2026, their Ph.D. in History, Latin American Studies, American Studies, or a
related field. The annual teaching load is five courses spread over two semesters and a three-and-half-week Short Term in the spring.
The successful candidate will also be expected to advise senior theses. Responsibilities are limited in scope and focus on teaching
and mentoring students during the term of the appointment. Advising...

