Assistant/Associate Professor of History

Description

Department: History 

Job Status: Full-time  

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Reports To: Department Chair

Grade/Level: Ph.D 

Amount of Travel Required: None

Work Schedule:  

Positions Supervised: None  

POSITION SUMMARY 

  The Department of History at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas seeks a tenure-track faculty member, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (commensurate with experience) in History beginning August 1, 2026. The focus of the position is Modern European History, 1500-present. The successful candidate will teach a variety of upper-level courses in Early Modern and Late Modern European History as well as the World Civilization since 1500 survey. The area of research interest is open. Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2026. Only complete applications will be considered.

Benedictine College has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of over 2000 students and is a mission-centered academic community. Its mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, and residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship. Benedictine College provides a liberal arts education through academic programs based on a core of studies in the arts and sciences. In addition, the college provides education for careers through both professional courses of study and major programs in the liberal arts and sciences. 

As an essential element of its mission, Benedictine College fosters scholarship, independent research and performance in its students and faculty as a means of participating in and contributing to the broader world of learning. Candidates should as part of the cover letter address how they would operate in this context and contribute to the mission of the College:

https://www.benedictine.edu/about/mission 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities include teaching four classes per semester, both surveys and more focused upper-division classes. Additional responsibilities include engagement in and service to the department, college, and community. Such engagement or service to the college would typically include full participation in faculty events and engagement in faculty responsibilities. The successful candidate will maintain a strong research agenda and broad teaching interests.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vitae
• Three current letters of reference (should be sent directly from recommenders to masher@benedictine.edu to preserve confidentiality)

Education

The minimum requirement is a Ph.D. in History, which must be in hand by the date of hire.

Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience teaching history at the post-secondary level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities 

Stand F 

Walk F 

Sit F

Handling / Fingering O  

Reach Outward F 

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb N

Crawl M

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs N

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs O

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N