The Department of History at Susquehanna University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Latin American History. The successful candidate will teach three courses each semester, including Latin American surveys and upper-level courses in areas of their expertise. The successful candidate will exhibit active, student-centered teaching practices and promising scholarly potential. A Ph.D. in Latin American history is required; ABD will be considered (degree completion required by August 2025). Preference will be given to candidates who specialize in race, diaspora, indigenous groups, sexuality and gender, or environmental impacts. Institutional support for faculty scholarship, student research assistance, and conference travel is available. Susquehanna University is a partner institution of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and hosts an active Latinx Initiative.

Applicants must submit a letter of intent, a C.V., a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement on contributions to the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and three letters of recommendation. Please contact Professor Ed Slavishak (slavishak@susqu.edu) with questions. Review of applications will begin November 15.

A Ph.D. in Latin American history is required; ABD will be considered (degree completion required by August 2025). Preference will be given to candidates who specialize in race, diaspora, indigenous groups, sexuality and gender, or environmental impacts.

Apply at https://jobs.susqu.edu/postings/4345.

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