Ray Allen Billington Chair in American History
The Ray Allen Billington Chair in American History supports advanced research and teaching by a distinguished historian, jointly hosted by the Huntington Library and Occidental College.
Funder: Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Due Dates: November 15, 2025 (next cycle projected)
Funding Amounts: Not publicly specified; typically includes salary and research support for the duration of the professorship (one academic year, biennial).
Summary: Biennial joint professorship for distinguished historians of the Americas, combining research at The Huntington with teaching at Occidental College.
Key Information: Offered every other year; intended for established scholars in American history.
Description
This biennial professorship is a collaborative appointment between Occidental College and The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. It is awarded to a distinguished historian of the Americas, enabling the recipient to conduct advanced research using The Huntington’s renowned collections while also engaging in moderate teaching within Occidental College’s History Department. The position is designed to foster scholarly excellence in American history and to encourage academic exchange and collaboration between both institutions. The professorship spans one academic year and includes both research and teaching components.
