Wofford College’s History Department is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern Asian History to begin fall 2027. EXPECTATIONS Wofford’s faculty teach a 3-1-3 load. The “1” indicates the January “Interim” term, during which professors may travel with students or teach on a variety of topics using experiential teaching methods. All department members are expected to advise students on a regular
basis. They are also expected to be present for regular departmental activities and to help with college-wide service work. Wofford faculty are teacher-scholars with a focus on undergraduate teaching and advising and a commitment to the liberal arts. QUALIFICATIONS A PhD in History or Asian Studies is required by the beginning of the appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the
collegiate level. The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper-division courses on modern Asian history (defined as the nineteenth and twentieth centuries), and also a survey of Modern East Asia history as well as another broad survey class. In addition, the candidate will be expected to regularly teach a LIBA seminar aimed at first-year students. APPLICATION All applicants must include the following
materials: (1) a letter of application that addresses how the candidate is prepared to meet the specific needs of the Wofford’s History department, why they want to teach at a small liberal arts college, and how they can contribute to Wofford College’s mission and core values; (2) a curriculum vitae ; and (3) a teaching portfolio including sample syllabi, a statement addressing the candidate’s teaching philosophy,
and, if available, evidence of effective teaching. Candidates who make it through the first round of interviews will be asked also to have professional recommendations available before the on-campus interviews. All application materials should be uploaded through the Wofford College Workday portal at https://wofford.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Wofford Applications must be received by October 16, 2026. Please contact the
Department Chair, Dr. Clayton Whisnant, with questions: whisnantcj@wofford.edu ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE Wofford College , established in 1854, is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1,800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding
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