Assistant Professor of History

Alfred, NY

Full Time

Human Studies

Mid Level

The Division of Human Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Alfred University invites applications for a tenure-track position in history at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026.

Salary = $54,000 - $59,000/Academic Year, depending on experience.

We seek to hire a historian of Latin America. The successful candidate will:

Have experience teaching history courses at the university or college level as the instructor of record.
Be able to teach a wide range of history courses. The person hired would teach some survey courses as well as upper-level courses in their areas of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates who express a willingness to expand their course offerings beyond their field.
Demonstrate an enthusiasm for service, both to the discipline and to the University, that will encourage student participation and a sense of community. History faculty regularly participate in student professionalization programs, field trips, study abroad, internship advisement, and conference preparation.
Align with the University’s mission of helping students realize their purpose, including the University’s three core strengths of intersections, mentorship, and inclusivity.
Be committed to interdisciplinary cooperation at the University, which may include the programs of the Division of Human Studies (Philosophy, History, and Religious Studies), the College’s interdisciplinary programs (such as Africana Studies, Global Studies, Women and Gender Studies, and Social Justice Studies), or programs within the University’s other schools and colleges (Museums and Galleries Practices).
Have a record of research and publications within the historical field consistent with their career stage.
Have attained a PhD in history by the starting date of the role.

For full consideration, all application materials should be received by September 15, 2025. Applicants should submit materials electronically and include a detailed letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, a CV, and a teaching statement. Finalists for the position will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation. Any inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Division of Human Studies, Andrew Kless at [email protected]

Founded in 1836 as one of the first co-educational institutions in the United States, Alfred University is a top-ranked, small, comprehensive university committed to both teaching and research, and is devoted to the pursuit of technical expertise, artistic creativity, and humanistic learning. Located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in western New York State, Alfred University has a current enrollment of around 2000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students.

The Division of Human Studies is a growing division which houses the University’s History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies programs. As a cross-disciplinary division, Human Studies fosters close cooperation between faculty, and regular interactions between students, in its three academic programs.

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