Assistant Professor in Modern Asian History – Wofford College

Assistant Professor in Modern Asian History – Wofford College

• Institution: Wofford College

• Department: Department of History

• Job Requisition ID: JR100188

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

• Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

• Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Fall 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of History at Wofford College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern Asian History beginning in Fall 2027.

Wofford College is an undergraduate liberal arts institution dedicated to the teacher-scholar model. Faculty teach a 3-1-3 course load (including the distinctive January "Interim" term for experiential/travel-based learning), actively mentor undergraduate students, and contribute to college-wide governance.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Course Load & Schedule: Teach a 3-1-3 load across Fall, January Interim, and Spring terms.

• Curricular Offerings:

  • Upper-division courses in Modern Asian History (19th and 20th centuries).

  • Survey of Modern East Asian History and an additional broad historical survey course.

  • Regular instruction in the first-year Liberal Arts Seminar (LIBA).

• Mentorship & Service: Provide regular undergraduate academic advising, participate in departmental activities, and engage in campus-wide committee service.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in History or Asian Studies completed prior to the start of the appointment.

• Instructional Experience: Demonstrated collegiate teaching experience is preferred.

• Institutional Fit: Commitment to undergraduate teaching, student advising, and the mission and core values of a residential liberal arts college.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants must upload the following documents through Wofford College's Workday portal:

1. Letter of Application (addressing departmental alignment, interest in liberal arts education, and contributions to college values)

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Teaching Portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available)

4. (Note: Candidates advancing past the initial interview stage will be asked to provide professional letters of recommendation prior to on-campus visits)

Application Process & Inquiries

• 🔗 Online Application Portal: Apply via Wofford College Workday

• 📧 Department Contact: Dr. Clayton Whisnant, Department Chair (whisnantcj@wofford.edu)

• 📅 Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

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