Employment

The History Department at Wabash College invites applications for a tenure-track Byron K. Trippet Assistant Professor position in U.S. History to begin July 1, 2025.   Research specialization is open to any area of U.S. history. Candidates’ research should be engaged with emerging methods and new historical questions in areas such as environmental history, histories of labor, histories of marginalized groups, histories of U.S. capitalism, political history, sports history, or similar specialties.

Candidates should be qualified to teach a variety of courses in American history, including the two-semester U.S. History survey, African American history, and courses in their area of interest, as well as occasional all-college courses. Course load is 3-3. PhD is required by position starting date.

The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, an active research agenda, an appreciation for the broad intellectual community of an excellent liberal arts college, the ability to work with a diverse student body, and be willing to contribute appropriate service to the Department and the College. The History Department works actively with many campus programs including Asian Studies, Black Studies, Gender Studies, and Hispanic Studies, and is committed to teaching world history as a background for a range of regionally defined histories

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, and generous professional travel support, initial appointment to a Byron K. Trippet professorship provides additional research support during the candidate's first years at the College. Wabash College is within 50 miles of Indianapolis, a major metropolitan area, and draws on the collaborative resources of the Great Lakes Colleges Association, of which it is a member.

In the midst of a strategic transformation to advance the success of first-generation students, students of color, and students from low-income families, Wabash College is committed to attracting and effectively supporting an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff. Approximately 25% of our students are federal Pell Grant recipients, one-third are first-generation college students, and 20% identify as domestic students of color. Home to the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies for more than fifty years and a newly launched Latino Community Center, Wabash is a top-60 Liberal Arts College according to U.S. News, and is a member of Colleges That Change Lives.

To apply, go to www.wabash.edu/employment. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, writing sample, email addresses for three persons who will submit confidential letters of recommendation electronically, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

Review of applications will begin on November 1. Please direct questions about the position to Dr. Robert Royalty, Chair of the History Department, at royaltyr@wabash.edu

Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diverse populations around the globe. Wabash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds.