Visiting Assistant Professor of History

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location

Geneva, NY

Open Date

Jan 14, 2026

Description

The History Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in nineteenth century U.S. History, beginning August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, one-year position with a teaching load of five or six courses per year. The appointment has the possibility for renewal contingent on successful annual review and ongoing curricular needs. We have a preference for research and upper division teaching in religious and cultural history, women’s history, and/or political history. The ability to teach courses that may cross-list with programs such as American Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectional Justice, or one of the College’s other interdisciplinary programs is heavily encouraged. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. or ABD in U.S. History by August 2026 and a record of or potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching statement with attention to inclusivity in the classroom via Interfolio. Contact information for three confidential professional references should also be provided. Review of applications will begin February 6th, and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will take place via Zoom. Please contact Matt Crow, Search Committee Chair, [email protected] with further inquiries. The salary range for this position is $49,300 - $68,000.

Questions regarding Interfolio or visa status should be directed to Human Resources ([email protected]).