The History Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year beginning Fall 2025 and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

Founded in 1833, Oberlin is a private four-year, selective liberal arts college near Cleveland, Ohio and is also home to an outstanding Conservatory of Music. Together, the two divisions enroll approximately 2900 students. Oberlin College was the first college in the US to make interracial education and co-education central to its mission. The College continues to view a diverse, equitable and inclusive educational environment as essential to the excellence of its academic program. Among liberal arts colleges, Oberlin is a national leader in successfully placing graduates into PhD programs.

For more information on the History Department, please see: https://www.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/history.

The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of Twentieth Century US History, including the second half of the US survey, two intermediate-level classes, and two advanced classes in their area of specialization.

Apply at https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/16503. Review of applications will begin onJuly 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the deadline will receive full consideration.

Questions about the position can be addressed to: ewurtzel@oberlin.edu or Ellen Wurtzel, Chair of History, at 440-775-8528.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by August 2025). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College values diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. 

About Oberlin College and Conservatory

Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about

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