Carleton College’s Department of History and Program in Africana Studies seek applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in African history to begin September 1, 2027. The Ph.D. should be completed by July 2027.
We welcome applicants in all regional and thematic subfields of African history and likewise welcome all historical methodologies. The teaching load is 5 courses distributed across three ten-week terms, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory as well as advanced courses and research seminars based on their own interests and expertise. The successful candidate will also work closely with and have primary service responsibilities in Carleton’s Africana Studies program. We are looking for a scholar with a demonstrated commitment to working with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences in a liberal arts environment. Some teaching experience is desirable. To apply, please submit the following materials via Carleton College’s career portal (go.carleton.edu/carletonjobs) by September 1, 2026 for fullest consideration:
a letter of application;
curriculum vitae;
an official graduate transcript;
a statement on teaching with particular attention to the candidate’s approach to teaching in a small liberal arts college environment (2 pages max.)
two sample syllabi (for an introductory and more advanced course)
a statement on research (current and prospective) (2 pages max)
Please note: the search committee may request reference letters immediately. Applicants should therefore have identified three references by the time of application, with at least one of the references who is able to address the candidate’s teaching experience specifically. References should be received by September 16, 2026 for fullest consideration.
Carleton is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,000 and a strong commitment to the teaching of African history and Africana Studies. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, it is forty-five miles south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, a diverse metropolitan area, and a similar distance from Rochester, MN, home of the Mayo Clinic.
Carleton is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect the many dimensions of our student body and American society. Members of groups historically underrepresented at Carleton are strongly encouraged to apply. Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities. For additional information about the College and the area, please consult the Information for Faculty Candidates page (https://www.carleton.edu/faculty-candidates/). For more information about History and Africana Studies at Carleton, please consult the departmental pages of History (https://www.carleton.edu/history/) and Africana Studies (https://www.carleton.edu/africana-studies/).
Please do not hesitate to contact search chair William North (wnorth@carleton.edu) with any additional questions regarding the position.
The expected starting salary range for this position is between $87,480 - $93,290. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:
A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
