Visiting Assistant Professor in American Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor in American Studies, beginning September 9, 2026

The American Studies Program at Colby College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position. We are a small, vibrant program with close relations with the Critical Indigenous Studies Initiative and the departments of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, African American Studies, Cinema Studies, Global Studies, Anthropology, Art, and History. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who will participate in the dialogue between American Studies and these other initiatives and departments, and who, through their research, teaching, and / or service will contribute to inclusion and excellence across the campus community.

We prefer candidates with Ph.D.s in American Studies, though degrees in closely related fields will be considered. The successful candidate will teach four courses, including two electives and two of the following core courses for the major : Introduction to American Studies (AM171), Methods in American Studies (AM293), and Theories of Culture (AM393). Candidates’ teaching and research must be intersectional in character.

Applicants must have a strong record of teaching and scholarship, and must receive their Ph.D. no later than August 2026.

Please submit applications through Interfolio at https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 177539. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and statements of teaching philosophy and research interests that demonstrates a commitment to inclusive teaching.

Applications received by January 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. Interviews will be conducted electronically in March. Please contact Ben Lisle, Search Committee Chair, bdlisle@colby.edu, with any questions.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a strong record of teaching and scholarship, and must receive their Ph.D. no later than August 2026. We prefer candidates with Ph.D.s in American Studies, though degrees in closely related fields will be considered.