Antioch College is seeking applications for a tenure-track appointment in Latin American History beginning September 1, 2015.  The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in History, Latin American Studies, Latino Studies, Cultural Studies, or related discipline. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Latin American history and a range of upper-level history courses. The preferred candidate would also have the ability to teach interdisciplinary courses associated with literature and/or philosophy. Antioch College also welcomes applicants with vast professional experience in the field, from outside higher education. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of dynamic, innovative teaching at the undergraduate level, including upper-division and core courses.  The College is seeking a colleague who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and has strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education.

The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the Humanities Division, primarily through connections between history and literature, and/or between history and philosophy, as well as through teaching one of the team-taught, interdisciplinary, thematic Global Seminars. These theme-based courses are focused on water, food, energy, health, education, and governance. In addition to teaching responsibilities, applicants will also be expected to be involved with academic advising, including overseeing Senior Projects/Theses in the major.  The position will also require institutional service, including committee work and program assessment.  There is an expectation of ongoing scholarly and professional activities.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts as PDF attachments to nwilburn@antiochcollege.org . Electronic submission of all materials is strongly preferred. Course evaluations and official transcripts will be required of finalists. If necessary, hard copies may be mailed to History Faculty Search, c/o Nancy Wilburn, Antioch College, One Morgan Place, Yellow Springs, Ohio, 45387. Applications will be reviewed as received. Deadline for submission of materials is January 16, 2015.

Antioch College is a small, liberal arts institution located on a historical campus in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Included in Loren Pope’s best-selling book “Colleges that Change Lives,” Antioch has an inspiring mission and a proud history of educating leaders and contributors to our society, including Nobel Laureates, Fulbright Scholars, MacArthur Fellows, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs, elected office and business, locally, and throughout the world. Our innovative baccalaureate program integrates rigorous classroom learning with full- and part-time work, as well as community engagement. A commitment to sustainability and global issues is an important component of the Antioch experience. A low student-faculty ratio provides Antioch College students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching.

Antioch College is an equal opportunity employer; the College offers employment, advancement opportunities, and benefits in a harassment-free environment on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competency to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or covered veteran status. Candidates who can contribute to Antioch’s commitment to diversity and its evolving multilingual culture are encouraged to apply. Please visit our website at http://www.antiochcollege.org/