Lecturer of History(link is external)

The Department of History at Smith College invites applications for a 1-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Lecturer to begin July 1, 2024 with a specialization in the history of science and medicine. The temporal and regional specialization is flexible, excluding the history of the United States. Teaching responsibilities for this position will regularly include a first-year seminar and four additional courses developed in consultation with the department. By the time of appointment, the applicant should have a Ph.D. in History, however, ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed . The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of History may be found at .

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Submit application at with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief description of potential courses, , and the contact information for three confidential references. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2024.