Visiting Assistant Professor, History of Science and Medicine

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor, History of Science and Medicine Non-Discrimination Statement

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Department History Job Purpose

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

The History Department at The University of Scranton invites applications for a one year visiting position in the History of Science and Medicine for the 2026-27 academic year.

Essential Duties

The successful applicant will have the ability to teach World History survey courses, and upper-level courses in their respective field, which can include Science and Society, History of Science, Global Environmental history, and/or Medical History.

Additional Skills Required

Minimum Education Requirements

History ABD, but PhD preferred

Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements

Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 9 Rank Visiting One Year Tenure Non-Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references? Yes
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F00595P Open Date 04/20/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a cover letter, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation when applying to this position. Applicant materials must be in by May 20, 2026.