Visiting Assistant Professor of History

The Ripon College Department of History invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in U.S. History beginning August 2025. Specialization within the field of U.S. history is required.

The teaching load is three classes per semester. Courses to be covered include HIS 241-U.S. 1815-1914 and HIS 242-U.S. 1914-present. The ability to teach a first-year writing semester is preferred. Additional courses will be based on the candidate’s expertise. Ph.D. or ABD status in History is required, and previous teaching experience is preferred.

Interested applicants should send:

• A cover letter that includes proposed courses to be taught at Ripon College.
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references
• A two-page teaching statement that includes a brief explanation of the candidate’s teaching philosophy and examples of pedagogical techniques used.

Materials should be submitted to: [email protected]. Review of applications will begin March 14, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

The faculty at Ripon College are a talented and dynamic group of teacher-scholars who work closely with a diverse student population on capstone and undergraduate research projects, and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with one another on scholarship and creative activity. The faculty benefit from wide-ranging opportunities for support including travel grants and grants to fund scholarly/artistic work and curriculum development. Successful applicants for faculty positions at Ripon College will join a group of teacher-scholars who seek to foster student achievement at all levels.

Ripon College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and adheres to non-discriminatory policies in employment and student enrollment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.