Visiting Assistant Professor of History
College of Charleston
Posted on Apr 17, 2026
Visiting Assistant Professor of History
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applications should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17852 by May 17, 2026. Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., graduate transcripts, names and contact information for at least two references, a writing sample, and a sample syllabus for a premodern or modern thematic general education course. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Phyllis Jestice, Professor and Chair, at jesticepg@cofc.edu.
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POSTING INFORMATION
| Internal Title | Visiting Assistant Professor of History |
|---|---|
| Position Type | Visiting |
| School/Area | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | History |
| Position Description | The Department of History at the College of Charleston invites applications for a visiting assistant professor with expertise in the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction era, to begin August 16, 2026. The position is for one year. The successful candidate will teach four sections of the 100-level general education history requirement each semester. The general education classes are organized thematically around the professor’s scholarly interests, rather than as a traditional world or western civilization course. There may also be opportunities to teach upper-division undergraduate or graduate courses. All requirements for the Ph.D. in History must be completed by August 15, 2026. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications should be submitted electronically at https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17852 by May 17, 2026. Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., graduate transcripts, names and contact information for at least two references, a writing sample, and a sample syllabus for a premodern or modern thematic general education course. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Phyllis Jestice, Professor and Chair, at jesticepg@cofc.edu. |
| Posting Date | 04/15/2026 |
| Closing Date | 05/17/2026 |
| Open Until Filled? | No |
| Posting Number | F2016499P |
| EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17852 |
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