AssistantAssociate Professor of History at Benedictine College

Department: HistoryJob Status: Full-time FLSA Status: ExemptReports To: Department ChairGrade/Level: Ph.DAmount of Travel Required: NoneWork Schedule: Positions Supervised: None POSITION SUMMARYThe 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 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: FUNCTIONSResponsibilities 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 QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)Cover letterCurriculum vitaeThree current letters of reference (should be sent directly from recommenders to to preserve confidentiality)EducationThe minimum requirement is a Ph.D. in History which must be in hand by the date of hire.ExperiencePreference will be given to candidates with relevant experience teaching history at the post-secondary level.PHYSICAL DEMANDSPhysical AbilitiesStand FWalk FSit FHandling / Fingering O Reach Outward FReach Above Shoulder FClimb NCrawl MSquat or Kneel OBend OPush / Pull12 lbs or less O13-25 lbs N26-40 lbs N41-100 lbs NLift /Carry10 lbs or less O11-20 lbs O21-50 lbsN51-100 lbsNOver 100 lbsNRequired Experience:IC Key Skills AI,Genetics,Clinical Trials,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1