Assistant Professor of Latin American History

The Department of History at Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor in Latin American history. Subfields and specialties are open, though candidates with expertise or teaching interests in indigenous history, economic history and development, and issues of race and/or race relations are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates who expect their Ph.D. by mid-August 2025 are strongly preferred. Teaching responsibilities include a two-semester sequence in Latin American history and upper-division classes in the candidate’s specialty. The successful candidate also would be expected to contribute to the college-wide Core Cultures program. The annual teaching load is six courses, with a seventh course every three years.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/156392 Address the letter to Dr. Robert Blackman, Search Committee Chair, Department of History, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden Sydney, VA 23943. Inquiries may be sent to rblackman@hsc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately; for full consideration, applications must be received by November 8, 2024.

Hampden-Sydney is one of three liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate “good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning.” As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.