What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of History position at Davidson College?
The Department of History at Davidson College invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Middle Eastern history, broadly defined to include North Africa, West Asia, and the Islamic World. Specialty and regional focus are open, but training in Arabic language and sources is essential. The department seeks candidates who can effectively teach the entire span of Middle Eastern history from pre-modern through early modern to modern. Scholars whose areas of thematic specialization complement current departmental strengths are particularly welcome. This includes but is not limited to those whose teaching and research explore environmental history; religious history; intellectual history; political, imperial, and colonial history; and the history of science, technology, and medicine. We seek to hire a scholar who thinks creatively and dynamically about curricular opportunities and connections.
Candidates should be committed to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and scholarly research. Ph.D. in History expected by June 30, 2027. The successful candidate will teach five courses each year (four in the first year) including introductory and upper-level courses of their own design. The candidate may also participate in the college's Writing Program and/or Humanities Program.
Davidson College wants faculty to excel as teachers and scholars. Through the George Lawrence Abernethy Library, the college offers extensive instructional design resources to create innovative courses. The Center for Teaching and Learning assists faculty in developing pedagogical excellence. Faculty support also includes funding to attend professional meetings and a robust set of internal grants for research materials, student assistants, travel, and other resources for junior faculty to attain their publication goals. The Office of Sponsored Programs supports faculty members in both seeking and managing external funds.
Davidson College is a highly selective, residential, four-year liberal arts college, located 20 miles from Charlotte, NC that is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson places emphasis on excellence in teaching, features outstanding facilities, and provides institutional funding for research, travel, and sabbatical leaves. Davidson faculty and students benefit from small class sizes at all levels. A collegial, respectful atmosphere honors academic achievement and integrity, upholds educational excellence, encourages student-faculty collaborative research, and prioritizes inclusive pedagogy.
Applicants should submit a cover letter; CV; teaching statement that incorporates methods to reach students from all backgrounds and perspectives, consistent with college's commitment to free expression (2 pages); and research statement (2 pages). The cover letter should describe how specific teaching practices, research agendas, and/or professional service experiences might support the facet of our Statement of Purpose that recognizes the "dignity and worth of every person." Application materials are due no later than September 14, 2026, and can be submitted online at https://employment.davidson.edu. Letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and sample syllabi will be requested from short-listed candidates at a later date. Please address any questions to Dr. Rose Stremlau, chair of the department and search committee, at rostremlau@davidson.edu.
Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's mission.