Now Hiring! Visiting Assistant Professor of History teaching Modern American History and/or Modern European History
📍 Location: Department of History
🕒 Schedule: M-F: hours and days are dependent on class schedule
💰 Pay:  $56,000-67,000 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
📄 Position Type: Temporary

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.  As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $56,000-67,000 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year*

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Visiting Assistant Professor of History:

Canisius University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of History teaching Modern American History and/or Modern European History for the 2026-2027 Academic Year in the Department of History to teach US history and/or European history surveys at the introductory level and develop upper-level courses in the candidate’s field of expertise.  For Modern American History, this could include the study of race and ethnicity, gender, and urban history. For Modern European History, this could include the study of genocide, globalization, immigration, refugees, as well as Europe in the wider world. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching four courses per semester.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications:

• Ph.D.  in History completed by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to teach U.S. history and/or European history survey courses at the introductory level.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement in a field related to Modern American history and/or Modern European history.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student learning within a liberal arts context.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Canisius University and the Jesuit tradition in education.
• Eligibility to work in the United States (This position is not eligible for sponsorship).

Important Information:

🚨 Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search "E-Verify."

📢 Apply Today!

To apply, please go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius to submit the following application materials*:

• Cover Letter outlining relevant experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabus of a relevant course
• Course evaluations, if available
• Contact information for three professional references

*Applicants who do not submit all materials will not be considered for the position.

Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.

Contact Information:
For further inquiries, please contact Dr. David Devereux, Chair, Department of History, devereud@canisius.edu.