Department of History
Prof. Harriet Vance
Professor of History; Chair of the University Promotion & Tenure Committee
Faculty profile
About Prof. Harriet Vance
Harriet Vance teaches Historical Methods and Historiography alongside European history courses. Her scholarship examines colonial administration and archival methodologies. She works closely with history majors on primary source analysis and research projects.
Prof. Harriet Vance is a member of the Department of History in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Modern European history
- Historiography and archival methods
- Colonialism and decolonization
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 222
- Building
- Lovell Hall
- Also
- Office of the Provost, Founders Hall 300, (555) 555-0135
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday & Thursday, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 222 - Tuesday, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 201 | Historical Methods and Historiography | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 |
| HIST 325 | Modern European Imperialism & Decolonization | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| GLBL 201 | Globalization and Cultural Change | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.