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The Role
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Latin American History responsible for teaching introductory world history, upper-division Latin American history, liberal arts core courses, and interdisciplinary seminars. The professor will conduct research, contribute to the digital history program, and support community engagement initiatives. A Ph.D. in Latin American History or a related field must be completed by August 2027.
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Hiring Department: History Department
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professors in Latin American History (tenure-track) position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The History Department of Eastern Connecticut State University, Connecticut’s public liberal arts university, enthusiastically invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Latin American History. The research field of specialization is open. In addition to teaching introductory world history survey courses, the selected candidate will also teach a range of upper division Latin American history courses that will serve the Latin American Studies Program. They will also offer courses for Eastern’s liberal arts core curriculum, which includes interdisciplinary seminars. Preference will be given to candidates who will be able to contribute to the department’s digital history program and assist in the university’s community engagement programs. Applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and CV with the names of three references included. Ph.D. in Latin American History or a related field must be in hand by starting date of August 2027. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close the application process on October 30, 2026.
TO APPLY:
Applicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR at: Assistant Professor of Latin American History - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Assistant Professor in Latin American Studies. The application process will close on October 30, 2026.
COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The Assistant Professor in Latin American History is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.
The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: [email protected].
Skills Required
- Ph.D. in Latin American History or a related field completed by the August 2027 start date
- Ability to teach introductory world history survey courses
- Ability to teach upper-division Latin American history courses
- Ability to contribute to the digital history program
- Ability to assist with university community engagement programs
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Eastern Connecticut State University is Connecticut’s public liberal arts university, engaging students from diverse backgrounds in transformative learning experiences. Its mission emphasizes knowledge, skills, academic excellence, engaged teaching, research, creative work, educational access, and social responsibility. Eastern combines a public-university mission with a private-college atmosphere, practical field preparation, faculty-mentored undergraduate research, and preparation for enriching, purposeful lives through education and public service.
