Assistant ProfessorsLatin American History Hiring Department: History Department Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professors in Latin American History (tenure-track) position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of
four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.POSITION DESCRIPTION: The History Department of Eastern Connecticut State University, Connecticut’s public liberal arts university, enthusiastically invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Latin American History. The research field of
specialization is open. In addition to teaching introductory world history survey courses, the selected candidate will also teach a range of upper division Latin American history courses that will serve the Latin American Studies Program. They will also offer courses for Eastern’s liberal arts core curriculum, which includes interdisciplinary seminars. Preference will be given to candidates who will be able to
contribute to the department’s digital history program and assist in the university’s community engagement programs. Applicants should submit a cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and CV with the names of three references included. Ph.D. in Latin American History or a related field must be in hand by starting date of August 2027. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close the
application process on October 30, 2026.TO APPLY: Applicants should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR at: Assistant Professor of Latin American History - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Assistant Professor in Latin American Studies. The application process will close on
October 30, 2026. COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Assistant Professor in Latin American History is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement. For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.The State of Connecticut and Eastern
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