Visiting Assistant Professor in American Studies

Visiting Assistant Professor in American Studies – Colby College

Join to apply for the Visiting Assistant Professor in American Studies role at Colby College.

Teach four courses each year, including two electives and two of the following core courses for the major:

• Introduction to American Studies (AM171)
• Methods in American Studies (AM293)
• Theories of Culture (AM393)

Participate in the dialogue between American Studies and other initiatives, such as the Critical Indigenous Studies Initiative and the departments of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, African American Studies, Cinema Studies, Global Studies, Anthropology, Art, and History.

Contribute to inclusion and excellence across the campus community through teaching, research, and service.

• Ph.D. in American Studies preferred; degrees in closely related fields considered.
• Strong record of teaching and scholarship.
• Ph.D. degree to be received no later than August 2026.
• Commitment to intersectional teaching and research that demonstrates inclusivity.

• Submit application through Interfolio at
• Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and statements demonstrating commitment to inclusive teaching.
• Final date to receive applications:
  January 15, 2026.
• Interviews will be conducted electronically in March.
• Contact Ben Lisle, Search Committee Chair (bdlisle) with any questions.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law.