Job Description
Modern European History Faculty
Modern European History Faculty
Company:
Bridgewater College
Job Location:
Bridgewater, Virginia
Category:
History
Type:
Full-Time Modern European History Faculty Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern European History Bridgewater College, The Rhodes School and the Department of History and Political Science invite applications for a full-time, 9-month,
Visiting Assistant Professor to teach classes in modern European History beginning August 17, 2026. We are seeking a Modern European
Historian who brings student-centered engagement and a passion for the study of history into the college classroom. WHAT
YOU'LL DO:
Teach lower-level world history survey and upper-division courses in modern European history
Teach 24 semester credits per year (4-4 distribution)
Participate in the College's general education program
Teach and
mentor students within a liberal arts context WHAT YOU BRING
Creativity and innovation in
pedagogy and research
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in
the department and across campus PREFERRED
Ph.D. in Modern European History (exclusive of
Britain).
Candidates who are ABD will be considered. WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive
salary
Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans and 403(b) retirement
program
Full tuition benefits for eligible dependents
A supportive, collaborative academic environment
The
Department of History and Political Science consists of four historians and three political scientists, and offers majors in History,
Political Science, a History and Political Science combination, and International Security and Diplomacy GENERAL
INFORMATION:
Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located
in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and
Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study
more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII
school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater
College, visit: bridgewater.edu FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT
Dr. Brandon Marsh at:
bmarsh@bridgewater.edu APPLICATION
Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Three letters of recommendation should
be forwarded to the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@bridgewater.edu. DEADLINE
Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Link to job posting:
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