Daniel Chard

Western Washington University is advertising a one-year visiting faculty opportunity in Jewish history , with a related second opening in Medieval Europe mentioned in the post. The position is in the History Department at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, United States. The job is for a Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor level appointment beginning September 16, 2026 through June 15, 2027 . The successful candidate will teach seven five-credit courses over three quarters, including lower-division surveys, History of the Holocaust , and additional courses in the candidate’s specialty. No service is required during the appointment. This is a visiting faculty role rather than a PhD, postdoc, or master’s studentship. The posting indicates that the hire may be made at the Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor level depending on degree completed, and a doctorate is preferred . Salary is listed as $41,230 to $46,340 for seven courses, with benefits eligible and some support for conference presentation. Research and teaching interests aligned with Jewish history , medieval history , Holocaust studies , and broader historical fields are especially relevant. Applicants should review the full job description and submit materials through the application portal linked in the posting.