Visiting Assistant Professor - American Studies

Duties Description The Department of American Studies at State University of New York at Old Westbury is seeking applications for a temporary two-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position, starting in Fall 2026. We seek candidates in one or more of the following specializations:

African American History/Studies
Latinx History/Studies
Immigration history

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated ability to contribute to the department's interdisciplinary course offerings and multidisciplinary degrees, and specifically to our new Black Studies major and courses in Latinx history and culture and immigration history. We seek candidates with expertise in Black, Latinx, or Transnational US History, or Black, Latinx, or Transnational American Studies. Candidates for this temporary position will teach three (3) 4-credit courses per semester comprising foundation courses in the Liberal Education Curriculum and advanced courses related to area(s) of expe...