Visiting Assistant Professor Medieval European History,
Amherst College, Massachusetts

The Department of History at Amherst College invites applications for a one-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Medieval European History, beginning July 1, 2014. We are seeking a person prepared to teach a range of courses (two in each semester) and advise honors students. Candidates must have the Ph.D. degree in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. Strong commitments to scholarship and teaching a diverse undergraduate student body are essential. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, two letters of reference, a writing sample, and syllabi of two proposed courses to:

Visiting Assistant Professor Search Committee,
Department of History,
P.O. Box 2254,
Amherst College,
Amherst, MA 01002-5000.

Review of applications will begin on March 20, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of colour, and persons with disabilities to apply. The administration, faculty, and student body are committed to attracting qualified candidates from groups currently under-represented on campus.

Contact: Mrs. Rhea Cabin, History Department Coordinator, ricabin@amherst.edu