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Position Information

Position Title History - Assistant or Associate Professor of 18th/19th Century United States History
Classification Title Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligibility

Department History
Job Description
Hope College seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in 18th- and 19th-century United States history, with a focus on African American history. The successful candidate will offer survey courses of United States history to 1877, the history of race and ethnicity in the United States, and upper-level history courses on the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. We encourage candidates to propose additional courses that will contribute to the breadth of our department offerings.

Is this a visiting faculty position? No
Rank Assistant or Associate
Qualifications
Ph.D. in hand is preferred, but ABDs with a clear defense date are welcome to apply.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope's mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian faith and commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate's response to the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs.

Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings
"All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review."

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-005FR
Job Posting Open Date 08/19/2026
Job Posting Close Date 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please visit hope.edu/jobs. As part of your online application, please upload the following:

• Cover letter describing your teaching experience/philosophy and your research interests
• CV
• A copy of unofficial transcripts
• A statement indicating a willingness to commit to and engage with
  • the mission of Hope College,
  • Our Christian Aspirations
  • the Hope College ethic of Inclusive Excellence

Semifinalists will be asked to provide three confidential letters of recommendation and a syllabus for a proposed course. Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2026.

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5553

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Mission: Global/diversity response
4. Mission: Christian response
5. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents