Westmont College invites applications for a tenure-track position in U.S. History at the rank of assistant professor. Ph.D in history required. With a teaching load of three courses per semester, the successful candidate will be expected to teach a combination of lower and upper-division courses in U.S. History including broad survey courses and courses in his or her field of specialization. In addition, several of these courses will need to support the "Thinking Historically" and "Justice, Reconciliation, and Diversity" aspects of Westmont's General Education program.
Westmont College is a national liberal arts college in the Protestant evangelical tradition. Faculty members are expected to wholeheartedly embrace the mission of the College. They must also demonstrate excellence in teaching with a commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, and have an active research agenda. With the changing demographics of our region, over forty percent of our students now identify as non-white, and we are especially interested in faculty who are able to support and encourage students of color and first-generation students.
Review of applications will begin November 30th and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to the department chair, Dr. Marianne Robins at robins@westmont.edu.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$74,119 - $77,419
The pay range posted for this job opening reflects what Westmont College reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, education, training, skill level, rank, and market conditions.
