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Fine Arts Position Openings
Lecturer in Art History
Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a one-semester Lecturer in Art History for Fall 2024. We seek a candidate with excellent teaching abilities; the area of specialization is open. The candidate will teach either two or three lecture courses, depending on their availability. These may include "Art and the Contemporary World," "History of Western Art," and/or "!9th and 20th Century Art." There is potential for the candidate to tailor course offerings to their area of interest. Student enrollment in each course will be capped at 25. The fall semester runs from August 26 (the first day of class) through December 14 (the last full day of final examinations).
Qualification: Ph.D. and some teaching experience preferred; Ph.D candidates and ABD's are also encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Applicants should submit, via email to Nicholas Morgan (nmorgan@hsc.edu);
- Cover letter stating qualifications and interest in this position
- Curriculum vitae with contact information
- Contact information for two references
Government and Foreign Affairs Position Openings
Assistant Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs (Comparative Politics: Latin America, Middle East)
Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor within the Department of Government and Foreign Affairs to begin in the fall of 2024. Candidates should be broadly trained in the foundations of political thought and have teaching interests in comparative politics and institutions. An ability to teach in at least one regional area—Middle East, Latin America, East Asia—is expected. The ability to offer courses on global or regional policymaking is also welcomed. The successful applicant may participate in the college-wide Core Cultures program and teach, as needed, introductory courses in world politics. Faculty teach on a three-year course load rotation with six courses per year for two years and seven courses in the third year.
Hampden-Sydney College highly values the teacher/scholar model. Successful applicants will have a record of effective classroom teaching, a commitment to scholarly productivity, and a willingness to work with colleagues on professional service responsibilities. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in political science or a comparable degree by the time of appointment.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of reference to Dr. Celia Carroll Jones, Chair, Department of Government and Foreign Affairs, Hampden-Sydney College via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/122859. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs (International Law and International Relations)
Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor within the Department of Government and Foreign Affairs to begin in the fall of 2024. Candidates should have expertise in the history and development of international law, theories of international relations, and the role of the U.S. Constitution in foreign affairs. The ability to teach courses in regional or global policymaking is also welcome. The successful applicant may participate in the college-wide Core Cultures program and teach, as needed, introductory courses in world politics Faculty teach on a three-year course load rotation with six courses per year for two years and seven courses in the third year.
Hampden-Sydney College highly values the teacher/scholar model. Successful applicants will have a record of effective classroom teaching, a commitment to scholarly productivity, and the willingness to work with colleagues on professional service responsibilities. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in political science or comparable degree by the time of appointment.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three letters of reference to Dr. Celia Carroll Jones, Chair, Department of Government and Foreign Affairs, Hampden-Sydney College via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/126040. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
History Position Openings
Assistant Professor in Latin American History
The Department of History invites applications for a full-time visiting assistant professor in Latin American history. Subfields and specialties are open, though candidates with expertise or teaching interests in indigenous history, economic history and development, and issues of race and/or race relations are particularly encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include a two-semester sequence in Latin American history and upper-division classes in the candidate’s specialty. The successful candidate also would be expected to contribute to the college-wide Core Cultures program. The annual teaching load is seven courses.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/144381. Address the letter to Dr. Robert Blackman, Search Committee Chair, Department of History, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden Sydney, VA 23943. Inquiries may be sent to rblackman@hsc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately; for full consideration, applications must be received by May 1, 2024. A virtual interview process will follow shortly thereafter.
Modern Language Position Openings
Visiting Instructor/Visiting Lecturer of Chinese
Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a part time one year Visiting Lecturer of Chinese (two courses per semester), with possibility of contract renewal. Teaching duties begin in August 2024. Candidate must be dedicated to undergraduate teaching, and be able to teach all levels of language. MA in Chinese required.
Applicants should submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three confidential letters of reference by Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/144380. Address letter to Dr. Alfonso Varona, Chair, Department of Modern Languages, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Applications will be considered until position is filled.
Lecturer of French
Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a part-time, one year Lecturer of French (three to four courses over the academic year). Teaching duties begin in August 2024. Candidates must be dedicated to undergraduate teaching and be able to teach all levels of the language as well as upper-level literature, language, and culture. MA in French required (PhD preferred). Review of applicants will begin immediately.
Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and three confidential letters of reference to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/145062 c/o Dr. Renée Severin, Department of Modern Languages, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
Hampden-Sydney College invites applications for a full-time one year Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish, with possibility of contract renewal. Teaching duties begin in August 2024. Candidate must be dedicated to undergraduate teaching, be able to teach all levels of language and participate in weekly Spanish table. MA in Spanish required (PhD preferred).
Applicants should submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three confidential letters of reference by Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/144379. Address letter to Dr. Alfonso Varona, Chair, Department of Modern Languages, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Applications will be considered until position is filled.
Hampden-Sydney College is a selective liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1000 students. Founded in 1775, it has been in continuous operation making it the tenth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Our beautiful 1300-acre campus is less than 7 miles from downtown Farmville, home to Longwood University and the Moton Museum, which is listed on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. The campus is located 65 miles west of Richmond, 50 miles east of Lynchburg, and 75 miles south of Charlottesville, providing abundant cultural, recreational, and artistic resources.
Hampden-Sydney is one of four liberal arts colleges in the United States dedicated to the education of men, and our mission is to educate "good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." As a community, we are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women and minoritized groups. Hampden-Sydney College values diversity, prohibits discrimination, and is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
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