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Alma College (USA:MI) - pre-1800[]

  • 9 month Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Pre-1800 European History, to begin Aug. 2023
  • Candidates will demonstrate an interest in teaching European history within a global context; a secondary field in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history is desirable. We especially welcome candidates interested in designing courses with visual knowledge and digital skills
  • Teaching: 6 courses/year The department seeks a candidate who will be able to teach a wide range of courses from ancient to early modern Europe with a secondary field of a different region. Teaching responsibilities include introductory to upper-level courses required of history and history teaching majors that also serve the college’s general education program, supervising students’ research and independent studies, and student advising. The successful candidate should have demonstrated excellence in teaching and engagement in students’ research and academic advising
  • Applicants should submit the following materials in one file in Microsoft Word or PDF format: letter of application, C.V., transcripts, statement of teaching and research, names and contact information of 3 references. Please send the application packet as an email attachment to Necalli Torres, torreskp@alma.edu. Letters of recommendation will be solicited from selected applicants at a later stage of the process
  • Review begins: 6 Feb. 2023
    • 3 Mar - Did anyone get an acknowledgment of receipt for their application? I didn't, wondering if I screwed something up.
      • 4 Mar I didn't get a response either after submitting Feb 3, so I would assume (hope?) they just didn't send out receipts.
      • 6 Mar - I did not get a confirmation either
    • 10 Mar while late news to share, I received a first-round interview request on 16 Feb and it was held the following week. Let me say that I also did not receive confirmation of application upon its submission, so their practice regarding keeping candidates notified is quite universal.
    • May - was also a first round interviewee for this job but then heard absolutely nothing afterwards. Anyone know if they made a hire?

Birkbeck, University of London (UK:Eng) - German-Speaking Jewish history[]

  • Director of the Leo Baeck Institute London/Lecturer
  • The Leo Baeck Institute, founded in 1955 and with branches in London, New York, Jerusalem and Berlin, is the world’s leading institution for research on the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry from the eighteenth century to the present day. The successful candidate will have a doctorate and an excellent academic record in the field of German-Jewish studies, as well as proven administrative and managerial skills in order to work with the Institute’s small but experienced team. You will be responsible, along with a Deputy Director, for the academic work of the LBI London, including international conferences, workshops, lecture series, and collaboration with other academic institutions in London and abroad. You will lead our long-standing international doctoral Fellowship program with the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, and could also assume the role of co-editor of our flagship publication, the Leo Baeck Institute Year Book, the leading journal in the field of German-Jewish Studies. You will work with LBI colleagues in London and Berlin to prepare the institute’s budget, make applications for external funding and oversee the institute’s publication series in Germany and the United States.
  • As part of an agreement with Birkbeck, University of London, you will be seconded on a 0.3 FTE basis as Lecturer to the School of Historical Studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Birkbeck, contributing as appropriate to teaching programmes in history and/or other subject areas
  • To apply, please provide a supporting statement, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees. Applications should be sent to Carina Chitayat, Head of Administration and Programme Management, Leo Baeck Institute London: c.chitayat@leobaeck.co.uk
  • Deadline: 5pm 12 Jul. 2023

Birmingham Southern College (USA:AL) - Non-TT, VAP[]

  • one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in History for the 2023-2024 academic year. This is an annual appointment with the possibility of renewal.
  • The Department seeks a European historian, with specialty field(s) open.
  • Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand but ABDs with significant teaching experience will be considered.
  • Teaching Load: 3/1/3 including a non-traditional January term project of the professor’s own creation. The ability to teach the European Civilization survey courses (one section each semester) is required. Other courses may include the Department’s Practice of History Seminar and/or the Senior Research Symposium. Commitment to undergraduate teaching and research in the liberal arts tradition is essential.
  • Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and three reference letters. The cover letter should summarize research interests and describe ways in which the candidate can contribute to the diversity of the classroom, program, and college. Send application materials and any questions you have to Dr. Mark S. Schantz, Chair, Department of History, mschantz@bsc.edu.
  • screening begins immediately

Center for Jewish History (USA: NYC) - NEH Scholar in Residence[]

Moved to Humanities_and_Social_Sciences_Postdocs_2022-2023

Houghton College (USA:NY) - non-Tt[]

  • one-year visiting position in European History at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor
  • Teaching: The hire will teach in our Humanities general education sequence as well as in the History major. The fall course offerings include two sections of HUM 101: Enduring Questions: The Ancient and Medieval Worlds, which includes a heavy focus on classics; a section of World History, 1500-Present; and a to-be-determined elective in European history. Spring offerings will include two or possibly three sections of HUM 102: Enduring Questions: The Early Modern World and either one or two to-be-determined history electives.
  • NB We expect to run a search for a tenure-track position in 2023-24.
  • Review begins: 14 Apr. 2023

Saint Mary's College (USA:IN) - with World, (non-TT)[]

  • One-year, visiting appointment for a teacher/scholar with a Ph.D. (ABD considered) in the history of Europe
  • While the contract begins in August, a stipend is available for the development of a W course in the summer.
  • Teaching: Teaching responsibilities include two sections of the World History survey and one upper-level course in the area of specialty each semester. One section of the World survey will be listed in the college’s W or writing program.
  • Saint Mary’s College, is the nation’s premier Catholic women’s college
  • Send letter of application, c.v., graduate transcripts, at least two letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, etc.), and a statement of your understanding, contributions, and plans for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice to Dr. Bill Svelmoe at historysearch@saintmarys.edu.
  • Review begins: 20 Mar. 2023

Troy University (USA:AL)[]

  • 10-month renewable contract, tenure track position as Assistant Professor in History, to begin August 1, 2023 (The original start date was January 1, 2023).
  • Teaching Load: 4 courses/semester. The position is responsible for teaching introductory courses in World History and upper division (and potentially graduate) courses on topics relevant to the candidate’s research interests.
  • The department seeks an instructor who specializes in History of early modern to modern Britain and/or France, ideally with some degree of specialization in the history of the Middle East and/or history of Africa
  • The candidate must have a PhD in History by August 1, 2023.

University of Leicester (UK:Eng) - Non-TT, Holocaust[]

  • Teaching Fellow in Holocaust History, Full-time, fixed term contract from 01 September 2023 to 31 January 2025
  • As well as delivering and expanding our teaching portfolio you will be expected to play a key role in our ongoing recruitment strategy: working to augment our open day and offer holder day provision, and to expand our outreach and engagement activities, in particular through enhancing our public-facing programme of events.
  • Deadline: 15 Jan. 2023
  • intend to interview 3 Feb. 2022

University of Oxford (UK:Eng) - European Political and Social Thought (1848 - c.1950)[]

  • Associate Professorship in European Political and Social Thought (1848 - c.1950)
  • Five years in the first instance, then reappointment to retirement upon completion of a successful review
  • You will be expected to engage in advanced study or research in the field of Modern European Intellectual History (focusing on the period 1848-c.1950). The Faculty has a preference for applicants with an interest in the history of social and political thought.
  • Teaching: The successful applicant will be expected to teach a range of relevant modern European and World History outline papers for first and second year students - e.g. European and World History 4: 1815-1914 (State, Nation, and Empire) for first years and European and World History 10: A Liberal Century? Europe 1825-1925 (for second years), European and World History 13: Europe Divided 1914-1989 (for second years)- as well as some of the more detailed text-based optional, further, and special subjects offered within the Faculty
  • Deadline: noon 31 Mar. 2023

University of Oxford (UK:Eng) - non-TT modern British/European[]

  • Stipendiary Lecturer in History. This is a fixed-term role, tenable from 1st October 2023 – 30th September 2024
  • The Lecturer will be required to undertake 192 ‘contact’ hours of tutorial or class teaching of undergraduates of the College (or, by exchange, undergraduates of other Colleges) during the period of the appointment. In addition, they will be required to set and mark College examinations, and to participate fully in the undergraduate admissions process, in Access and Outreach activities, and in the running of History within the College. The subjects in which the colleges require teaching are as follows: (BIP6) History of the British Isles 1830-1951 – first-year overview paper taught over 7 sessions, (EWP4) European and World History 1815-1924 – first-year overview paper taught over 7 sessions Approaches to History: one or more of ‘Histories of Race’; ‘Economics’; ‘History of women, gender and sexuality’ or ‘Sociology’ – a first-year historiography paper, 3-4 sessions for each approach, Disciplines of History - a second-year historiography paper taught through thematic classes And to supervise undergraduate theses in modern British and European cultural and social history
  • Additionally, the ability to teach any one or more of the following papers is desirable: (BITa) Bodies of Feeling: Gender and sexual identity since c.1500 – second-year overview papers taking a thematic approach and taught over 8 sessions (EWTa) Masculinity and its Discontents, 200-2,000 – second-year overview papers taking a thematic approach and taught over 8 sessions (EWF10) European and World History: The European Century, 1820-1925 – second-year overview papers taught over 8 sessions (EWF11) European and World History: Imperial and Global History, 1750-1930 – second-year overview papers taught over 8 sessions
  • The Lecturer will be appointed to a point on the Senior Tutors’ Committee’s Register of Approved Payments for Stipendiary Lecturers (currently £29,762 - £33,348 per annum).
  • Candidates are encouraged to submit all application materials by email to the HR Manager at Exeter College (vacancies@exeter.ox.ac.uk). If possible, applications should be submitted as a single PDF file.
  • Deadline: midday 28 Jul. 2023

University of Roehampton (UK:Eng) - non-TT, Modern European & British[]

Mod note: before applying to this post it is worth doing some research into the current state of the history department after the announcement of mass redundancy threats in 2022

  • Fixed term 2 year Lecturer in History
  • Teaching: The successful applicant will provide undergraduate teaching in modern history and supervising student dissertations. You will also contribute to modules exploring other themes and approaches to history as appropriate, for example, Gender & Sexuality in Europe 1850-1920 and Race & Empire.
  • VERY SHORT Deadline: 5 June 2023 (advert placed 26 may)

Vanderbildt University (USA:TN) - [Non-TT][]

  • Mellon Assistant Professor of History in Imperial Russia, Soviet, or comparative East European and Eurasian empires, who also has expertise in Jewish histories of the region. This non-tenure-track position is for a three-year term
  • Teaching load: 2/2
  • Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, diversity statement, teaching statement, teaching evaluations (if applicable), and three letters of recommendation electronically via Interfolio.
  • Deadline: 6 Jan. 2023

Washington University in St. Louis (USA:MS) - Race, Ethnicity, and Migration in Modern Europe[]

  • tenure-track assistant professor in race, ethnicity, and migration in modern Europe to begin in the fall of 2023.
  • Preferred areas of expertise include comparative race and ethnic studies, comparative migration studies, or public history.
  • Among the classes to be taught will be an introductory course on global forces that created multicultural, multiracial, and multiethnic societies in the European context. This position is also part of a university-wide cluster hire focused on race and ethnicity. For more information, see https://provost.wustl.edu/2022-cluster-hire/.
  • Please send a cover letter and cv via apply.interfolio.com/111676
  • Deadline: 3 Oct. 2022
    • [Oct. 13] Candidates asked for teaching, research, DEI statements, writing samples and references -- prelim interviews in Nov.

Yale University (USA:CT) - Near East/Eastern Med.[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor of the Eastern Mediterranean or Near East, who specializes in the years between 600 and 1500, to begin on July 1, 2023.
  • We are especially interested in scholars, who work across regions, languages, cultures, and religions. Applicants should have strong potential for achievement in scholarship as well as undergraduate and graduate teaching.
  • We welcome applications from historians who already hold teaching positions, as well as recent PhDs and those who expect their PhD or equivalent degree by the time of appointment.
  • All applicants should submit a letter of application, C.V., a statement of research and a statement of teaching interests, and a chapter length writing sample prepared for anonymous reading. Letters of reference are not required at this initial stage but will be requested later. All applicants should submit materials at http://apply.interfolio.com/108402. Please contact Denise Scott denise.scott@yale.edu with any questions.
  • Review begins: 1 Oct. 2022
    Any news?
    4 November: interview request. Good luck to all!

Ancient[]

Bates College (USA/ME) - Ancient Rome[]

  • Full-time tenure-track assistant professor in classical and medieval studies, starting August 2023.
  • Specialty in ancient Roman culture and history, covering any span from early republic to late principate (700 BCE - 300 CE). Research and teaching focus on Roman colonial and imperial dynamics. We are seeking someone engaged in studying issues of race, status, and gender, and potentially the use of ancient Rome in modern nationalism, imperialism, and white supremacy. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year in Roman history and culture, two of which center Latin language instruction.
  • Applicants should submit the following: a cover letter (including a brief overview of scholarly work and a list of potential courses), curriculum vitae (including a list of referees), statements on teaching, research, and past and/or potential contributions to equity and inclusion with regard to underrepresented groups. Applicants should also anticipate providing a sample of their written work as well as three letters of recommendation in the event that they are contacted for an interview.
  • Review begins: 1 November 2022
  • Job offered and accepted, via Classics Wiki

Emory University (USA:GA) - Roman[]

  • Associate or Full professor to hold the Betty Gage Holland Professorship of Roman History, to begin 1 Sept. 2023
  • The chronological and geographical scope is defined broadly: the Roman world from 400 BCE to circa 600 CE. We seek areas of specialty that build on departmental strengths and interdisciplinary interests, such as slavery, race-making and concepts of ethnicity, empire, health and medicine, gender, law, and religion. Scholars who use digital mapping and data collection and who are involved in collaborative projects or public facing scholarship are also of interest
  • Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and a statement explaining their experience and vision regarding the teaching and mentoring of students from diverse backgrounds
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2022 Applications received up to 30 days after the review begins will be given full consideration

Kings College London (UK:Eng) - Roman Culture[]

  • Lecturer in Roman Culture up to the 3rd century CE
  • Applications are sought from candidates with a track record of high-quality interdisciplinary research and teaching in two or more of the following areas: history, literature, and philosophy and thought. Evidence of engagement beyond the traditional confines of Rome and the Mediterranean would be an advantage, in particular Rome’s connections to the wider Afro-Eurasian world and/or its reception, fitting with the department’s commitment to a broader approach to the past via our new BA in Classics and the Ancient World.
  • Teaching: You will teach on our first-year survey modules, ‘Introduction to Ancient History (Rome, The Mediterranean and The Middle East to c. AD 600)’ and ‘Ancient Roman Literature & Thought: An Introduction’, while also developing new modules in your area of specialism for second- and third-year students. You will contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of other teaching activities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Deadline: 22 May 2023

Metropolitan State University of Denver (USA:CO)[]

  • 9 month sAssistant Professor of Ancient History
  • The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Greek or Hellenistic History, Archeology, Ancient Studies, or closely related field. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a proven ability to teach undergraduate courses, particularly in world history, the ability to direct field research in archeology, especially with undergraduate and graduate students, and the ability to apply GIS practices to historical concepts.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of introductory world surveys. The successful candidate may also be expected to teach upper-division courses in Greek or Hellenistic history, as well as courses that meet the needs of the department. The candidate selected will also be able to create opportunities for archeological research and field experiences for students.
  • All applications must be submitted through the university’s online system, https://www.msudenverjobs.com/.
  • Please include the following documents with your application: Curriculum vitae, Letter of application detailing your qualifications as they relate to the position, Diversity statement. Equity, inclusion, and the success of students with diverse identities are core to the mission of our Department and University. Please submit a diversity statement that details your ability to meaningfully contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While not an exhaustive list, applicants can demonstrate their abilities through lived experiences, personal identities, curriculum, teaching pedagogy, research, service contributions, etc.
  • for full consideration: 6 Jan. 2023
  • Job offered and accepted, via Classics Wiki

Providence College (USA:RI) - Non-TT, Roman[]

  • Visiting Assistant Professor in Ancient Roman History, to begin Fall 2023
  • This position serves to cover scheduled faculty leaves and is in addition to our separately advertised tenure-track position in Classics. There is the possibility of renewal for one additional year, contingent on staffing needs.)
  • Teaching load 3/3 undergraduate survey courses on Roman history, other courses in ancient history and culture, as well as Latin at the undergraduate level, is required. Competence to teach in the Development of Western Civilization program, as part of the regular 3-3 teaching load, is also required
  • Providence College, a Roman Catholic, four-year, liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars
  • Letter of application, a CV, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy (including approach to inclusive pedagogy) should be submitted electronically to https://careers.providence.edu. Deadline for completed applications is Monday, April 24, 2023. (Applicants who have already submitted a dossier for the tenure-track position need not send a separate dossier. Just send an email to <history2[at]providence.edu> indicating your interest in being additionally considered for the VAP position.)
  • Deadline: 24 Apr. 2023
  • First-round interviews will be conducted remotely via videoconference (likely during the week of May 8th). Semi-finalists will be expected to submit 1-2 sample syllabi and a response to the mission statement at that time. Finalists will be asked to teach a sample lecture and interview with the department by zoom, likely during the week of May 22nd.

Towson University (USA:MD)[]

  • 9-month full time lecturer in the Department of History with a specialization in Ancient History, to begin Aug. 2023
  • Teaching Load: 8 courses/year The candidate will be required to teach the first half of the world history survey (to 1300), the history of women in antiquity, and Towson’s first-year seminar. When scheduling permits, lecturers may teach an upper-level course in the area of their research specialty. Some service to the department, college, university, and discipline is expected.
  • Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of references, and a syllabus for the first half of the world history survey (to 1300) to ckoot@towson.edu.
  • Review begins immediately, ad posted 22 May.

Università Ca' Foscari Venezia (ITL) - Roman[]

  • Assistant Professor of Roman history.
  • Research commitment: The candidate is required to have an extensive scientific background and to be able to carry out research in Roman history (Monarchic, Republican and Imperial periods), with a specific focus on the analysis of historiographical sources and on political and social history, according to the declaratory terms of the academic discipline L-ANT/03 Roman history.
  • Teaching commitment: teaching in Bachelor degrees, Master degrees, Ph.D. (maximum of 90 hours); educational activities, both integrative and students tutoring.
  • Deadline: 30 Mar. 2023

University of Bristol (UK:Eng) - Liberal Arts and Classics/Ancient History/Classical Studies[]

  • Lecturer in Liberal Arts and Classics/Ancient History/Classical Studies
  • You will hold a shared appointment in Classics and Ancient History (50%) and Liberal Arts programme (50%). You will contribute to the teaching and administration of Liberal Arts and the teaching and administration in the Department of Classics and Ancient History. Your discipline will be in any area of Classics and Ancient History, and you should be able to demonstrate excellence in their given area.
  • Deadline: 16 Apr. 2023

University of Cambridge (UK:Eng) - Ancient Greek History and/or Archaeology[]

  • Assistant Professor in Classics (Ancient Greek History and/or Archaeology) from 1 September 2023.
  • The role is open to those, at any stage in their career, with a primary research interest in Archaic/Classical/Hellenistic Greek History and/or Archaeology. We welcome applicants who are specialists in either the History or the Archaeology of this period and especially welcome applicants with research and teaching interests that straddle those two fields. The successful candidate will have, or be expected to develop, a record of world-class research commensurate with the international reputation of the Faculty of Classics. Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to the development and delivery of undergraduate courses and supervising postgraduate students.
  • In order for your application to be considered, please ensure you upload the following: CV, list of publications, covering letter, writing samples (up to a maximum of approximately 20,000 words). Applicants are requested to ask three referees to write directly to references@csah.cam.ac.uk by the closing date. The Faculty will not contact referees; this is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
  • Deadline: 4 Jan. 2023
  • Interviews will take place across two days, on 31 January and 1 February 2023.

University of Edinburgh (UK:Scot) - (ancient) non-TT[]

  • Fixed-term post for 12 months, Teaching and Research Fellow in Ancient History.
  • Deadline: 4 Apr. 2023

University of Edinburgh (UK:Scot) - (Roman & Latin) non-TT[]

  • Fixed-term: 1st September 2023 - 31st August 2024, Teaching and Research Fellow in Roman History and Latin
  • Deadline: 4 Apr. 2023

University of the Fraser Valley (CAN) - pre-modern Mediterranean[]

  • tenure-track position in pre-modern history of the Mediterranean World commencing August 1, 2023
  • Through their research and teaching, the successful applicant will demonstrate a broad approach to the pre-modern world, moving beyond Europe to develop topics in pre-modern Africa, the near east and Asia. The ability to teach and mentor undergraduate students outside of research specializations will be expected.
  • The successful candidate must possess a PhD in History (in hand or expected by September 1, 2023) with a specialization in pre-modern history, evidence of successful teaching experience, and scholarly output in their research area, commensurate with career stage.
  • Teaching: courses on ancient Greece and Rome, as well as other lower-level courses from our European history offerings. In addition, they will teach upper division courses in their research areas
  • Candidates should submit the following: Cover letter, CV (please indicate eligibility to work legally in Canada), Evidence of qualifications where appropriate, Three letters of reference, Recent student evaluations, Sample research writing (eg. dissertation chapter or peer reviewed article), Applicants should arrange for application documents and three (3) letters of reference to be submitted on their behalf to careers@ufv.ca citing both the posting ID (J1022-1224) and applicant name.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 15 Dec.

[4 Feb] Any news on this?

University of Manchester (UK:Eng) - Ancient Greece, Non-TT[]

  • 1 year Lecturer in Ancient Greek History (Teaching And Scholarship), 4 sept 2023, to 6 sept 2024
  • The successful candidate will have, or be close to completing, a PhD in Ancient History, or a related discipline with an emphasis on ancient Greek history, together with some teaching experience and strong evidence of teaching capability in this area.
  • Teaching: The current post arises from the need to cover undergraduate teaching in ancient Greek history especially at Levels 2 and 3, introductory Greek language, supervision of undergraduate dissertations and convening of the undergraduate dissertation module. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the delivery, and assessment of existing course units on CAHAE’s programmes (including dissertation marking and marking after the August examination period). He or she will also be expected to contribute to administration for the Department as requested, and to play a full role in regular recruitment activities and staff-student events
  • Deadline: 4 Jul. 2023

University of Memphis (USA:TN) - Ancient Mediterranean[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor of the ancient Mediterranean starting in September 2023
  • Parameters range from the Bronze Age to Imperial Rome and include a vast geographic sense of the sea, with a preference for a non-Egyptian focus
  • Candidate will teach (2 courses per semester) undergraduate surveys about premodern World History and the Greek and Roman worlds and offer graduate training that complements existing strengths in Egyptology
  • Applicants should submit letter of application, CV, writing sample (no more than 30 pages), academic transcript, statement of teaching philosophy and sample syllabus, and contact information for three references
  • Review begins: 14 Nov. 2022 and may continue until position is filled
    • Just a heads up that when I submitted this application, my recommenders received automatic requests for letters. I contacted the search chair and she said that this was not what they intended (letters not required at this stage) and that she is going to look into why this happened.
  • Campus visit stage well under way

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA:NC) - Ancient Mediterranean[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor in the history of the ancient Mediterranean, Latin Historiography, and Roman Culture for a tenure-track appointment starting in September 2023
  • Area of specialization is open.
  • We are looking for someone who has the background and interest to teach graduate seminars and direct dissertations in Latin historiography and to work collaboratively with colleagues and students in Graeco-Roman historiography more generally.
  • We welcome applications from candidates whose work also includes one or more of the following: colonialisms and imperialisms; political theory; rhetoric and political discourse; race and ethnicity in classical antiquity and its receptions; ancient slavery; and gender roles and family relations.
  • We seek a scholar whose research embraces multi-disciplinary approaches to Roman cultural, intellectual, and political history and who could contribute to the department’s combined strengths in philology and archaeology.
  • This position would complement existing faculty strengths in Greek prose, historiography, and history of religions, and support the department’s long-standing research emphasis in areas of Greek and Roman historiography and rhetoric.
  • Review begins: 15 November 2022

University of North Texas (USA:TX)[]

  • Assistant Professor of Ancient History.
  • Specific area of specialization is open, but the candidate should be prepared to support graduate students conducting research related to the Ancient Mediterranean world. A PhD in history or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required.
  • Teaching: In addition to being an innovative scholar with an ambitious agenda for historical research, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their field(s) of specialization. An ability to occasionally teach the world history surveys is desirable. The candidate is expected to conduct a vigorous research program, supervise graduate student research and training, and serve on departmental committees. Interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to research and teaching are welcomed.
  • All applicants must submit a cover letter, a CV, a diversity statement, and the contact information and names of three references. Your diversity statement should describe how you incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into your research and teaching practices, and how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at UNT though teaching and service.
  • Questions may be directed to Michael Wise, associate professor and search committee chair, at michael.wise@unt.edu. Applicants must apply via the UNT system here: https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/67205
  • Review begins: 1 Feb. 2023
  • UNT is well into the campus visit stage

University of Oxford (UK:Eng)[]

  • Associate Professor (or Professor) of Ancient History (Greek and/or Roman), The post is available from 1st October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
  • This is a permanent appointment upon completion of a successful review. The review is conducted during the first 5 years
  • PhD must be in hand before start date
  • You will be required to conduct research, give lectures, classes and tutorials, supervise, support and examine students at all levels, and engage in the administrative work of the Faculty and the Colleges - in examination assessment, admissions processes, and faculty administration. You will have, or be able to demonstrate the promise of, a distinguished record of scholarship and teaching at a level appropriate to the stage of your career, together with clear plans for research which demonstrate an ability and a willingness to maintain that record. You should also have an ability and willingness to obtain external funding for individual or larger research projects, and an awareness of the possibilities for seeking funding in the UK and abroad. You must have received the degree of PhD/DPhil by the advertised closing date for this position.
  • Please upload the following documents with your application: (1) a detailed statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria for the post and (2) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications. You should also nominate three referees when prompted during your application and indicate if you give permission for them to be contacted. You should arrange for your referees to provide references directly to academic.recruitment@oriel.ox.ac.uk
  • Deadline: noon (GMT) 10 Mar. 2023
  • intend to interview 20 & 21 April

University of Oxford (UK:Eng) - two posts, Non-TT[]

  • two Departmental Lectureships in Roman History.
  • One, offered in conjunction with Merton College, is a three-year Departmental Lectureship to cover the teaching and other responsibilities of Professor Jonathan Prag whose duties will be reduced during the period of his ERC research grant (October 2020 to September 2025) and subsequent sabbatical (October 2025-September 2026)
  • The other, offered in conjunction with Brasenose College, is a one-year Departmental Lectureship to provide additional teaching and other support to the Faculty while the Camden Professorship is vacant following the retirement of Professor Nicholas Purcell, although the temporary post-holder will not be expected to cover the specific teaching and administrative responsibilities of a statutory Chair
  • The postholders will be expected to engage in advanced study and research in their own areas of specialism, and to lecture, teach, and supervise both undergraduate and graduate students within the field of Roman History, broadly conceived. Under this label of convenience our teaching syllabus focusses on mid-Republican to high-Imperial political, social, economic, and cultural history. It is important to note that our core period papers are ‘text based’: the students are expected to undertake detailed study of the set texts with their tutors in the original language, and the examinations contain translation and commentary exercises. An ability to teach to a high standard in this context will be a priority for the search committee, but we encourage applications from all whose current research concerns Rome, the Roman provinces, their neighbours, and/or the western Mediterranean from the archaic period to late antiquity.
  • deadline: noon 26 Jul. 2023
  • Shortlisting is expected to take place the following week and interviews are expected to take place on 18th August 2023.

University of Rochester (USA:NY) - Non-TT[]

  • non-tenure Assistant Professor of Classics beginning in Fall 2023. Specialization: The department seeks candidates whose research area is ancient history, with a specialization in Greek or Roman history, to begin in person on 30 Aug.
  • The ability to teach Greek or Latin language courses is also desirable.
  • Teaching: 6 courses/year
  • Applicants should apply and upload a CV online at: https://www.rochester.edu/faculty-recruiting/positions/show/15682. Applicants should click on “view open positions” where a list of department folders will be visible. F
  • In addition to completing an on-line application and uploading a letter of application and current CV, applicants should have 3 letters of recommendation submitted to their online application. If assistance is needed with the application or letters of recommendation please contact Caleb Rood at caleb.rood@rochester.edu.
  • For full consideration: 18 June 2023
  • Candidates whose applications are received by 18 June 2023 will be considered for video-conference interviews in June, but applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled

University of St. Andrews (UK:Scot) - two positions[]

  • Two Lecturers in Ancient History, within the School of Classics, to start in September 2023
  • The successful candidates will be scholars with a growing international research reputation in the subject, with the expertise to deliver high-quality teaching across the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Ancient History, Ancient History & Archaeology, Classical Studies and Classics.
  • We are open to appointing in any areas of Ancient History, broadly understood, with a special interest in candidates who can consolidate or extend our areas of subject expertise – from the Mycenaean period through to Late Antiquity and to include any sub-disciplinary or thematic approaches.
  • Informal enquiries are warmly welcomed and can be directed to Professor Roger Rees (classicshos@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Dr Alexia Petsalis-Diomidis (aipd@st-andrews.ac.uk).
  • Via the following links, at 8am GMT and again at 3pm GMT on 15th February, there will be a live online presentation about the University, the School, the advertised position and the application process. The presentation, delivered by Roger Rees and Alexia Petsalis-Diomidis, will include opportunities for Q&As. Attendance will be anonymous throughout. For the 8 am GMT session / For the 3 pm GMT session
  • Deadline: 28 Feb. 2023 [NB: There is major industrial action at UK universities planned through Feb & Mar; advertising a position at very short notice with a deadline as one of the strike dates is a choice].
  • intend to interview 27 Mar.

University of Washington (USA:WA) - Ancient Mediterranean[]

  • 9 month tenure-track assistant professor to teach and engage in research on the Ancient Mediterranean World, starting in September 2023
  • We welcome applicants in any area of research involving the Ancient Mediterranean World, including but not limited to the period between ca. 1000 BC and 500 CE.
  • Applicants should submit the following materials via Interfolio: cover letter (outlining research agenda as well as undergraduate and graduate teaching interests); curriculum vitae; teaching statement on pedagogical methods and goals; diversity statement that explains their approach to equity and inclusion in teaching and mentorship; two sample syllabi; and a writing sample, such as a journal article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter. Please be prepared to submit three letters of recommendation via Interfolio upon request. As the search unfolds, we may request additional materials related to your teaching and research
  • Review begins: 15 Oct. 2022
    • 27 Oct 22: Requested additional materials, due 11 November. The committee noted that they will be conducting interviews for the top ten candidates in late November and campus visits for the top 3-4 in January. As of today (22 Nov) haven't heard anything about the interviews.
    • November 7: Received notice that I did not advance to the next round. Good luck to everyone who is still in!
    • Feb 12: offer made (word of mouth)

Virginia Tech (USA:VA) - Non-TT, Ancient Med[]

  • historian of the ancient Mediterranean for a two-year Instructor position; restricted, nine-month appointment, beginning August 2023.
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 The instructor will teach the introductory Ancient History course, and other lower or upper division courses in ancient Mediterranean history determined in conjunction with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. They will contribute to the inter-disciplinary Classical Studies program. Members of historically excluded groups and individuals who employ innovative and inclusive pedagogies are encouraged to apply
  • Candidates must apply online at jobs.vt.edu. Required materials are a cover letter, C.V., two example syllabi, and the names/contacts of three references. Questions can be directed to Glenn Bugh (gbugh@vt.edu). The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 14 Jun.

Ancient/Medieval[]

Hamilton College (USA:NY)[]

  • Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2023. We seek candidates to teach courses on Late Antiquity and Early Medieval Histories
  • We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching and research explore cross-cultural, interconnected histories of Europe and the wider Mediterranean, including Byzantium, North Africa, the Near East, or the Carolingian Empire. We are receptive to interdisciplinary methodologies, including historical archaeology, manuscript/book studies, or gender/LGTBQ studies.
  • Teaching: Candidates should be prepared to teach a lower-division, writing-intensive course, History 160: The Global Middle Ages and to participate in the college’s Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program.
  • Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. are preferred. The teaching load for this position is five courses. Candidates should submit a cover letter, c.v., and two letters of recommendation via interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/121331. Questions regarding the search may be directed to John Eldevik, Search Committee Chair, at [[1]].
  • Deadline: 20 Mar 2023

Medieval[]

Bard College (USA:NY) - Medieval History[]

NB: posted here after the deadline had passed.

  • tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Medieval History, to begin in Fall 2023.
  • Time period, regional focus, and topical specialization are all open for consideration. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a mix of survey and field-specific thematic courses, contributing to a dynamic, interdisciplinary program in Medieval Studies.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to teach a mix of survey and field-specific thematic courses as well as First-year Seminar, the college's common course for first-year students.
  • Candidates holding a doctorate will be given preference, but those at the dissertation stage will also be considered.
  • Please submit a letter of application, current C.V., and three confidential letters of reference via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/113876
  • Course syllabi and teaching statements are not required but will also be considered.
  • We will begin reviewing application materials on 25 Oct. For fullest consideration, all materials should be submitted by 25 Nov. 2022
  • Dec. 2: Request for writing sample prior to interviews in the first week of January
  • Jan. 28: Is anyone still waiting to hear back from them after first round interviews?

Cardiff University (UK:Eng) - non-TT[]

  • Lecturer in Medieval History, to start as soon as possible [posted 31 July 2023]
  • The post is for 12 months to cover a period of externally-funded leave.
  • You will be active in research in medieval history with evidence of high-quality teaching at undergraduate level. Scholars with expertise in the period c.600-c.1400 are encouraged to apply.
  • Deadline: 17 Aug. 2023

Georg-August University of Goettingen (DEU) - Early and High Middle Ages[]

  • An der Philosophischen Fakultät der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen ist am Seminar für Mittlere und Neuere Geschichte zum 1. April 2023 eine Juniorprofessur W1 t.t. W2 – „Geschichte des Frühen und Hohen Mittelalters“ (w/m/d) im Beamtenverhältnis (BesGr. W1 NBesO) auf Zeit mit Tenure Track (W2) zu besetzen
  • Die Bestellung erfolgt zunächst für die Dauer von drei Jahren. Bei positiver Zwischenevaluierung wird das Dienstverhältnis um bis zu weitere drei Jahre verlängert. Die Überleitung in eine Lebenszeitprofessur ohne Ausschreibung (W2) erfolgt nach einer weiteren positiven Evaluation.
  • Die Professur stellt das Verbindungsglied zwischen den Wissenschaften von der mediterranen Antike und denjenigen vom europäischen Mittelalter dar. Die Professur wird die historische Disziplin im interdisziplinären Kontext des „Zentrums für Mittelalter- und Frühneuzeitforschung“ (ZMF) vertreten sowie den Göttinger Diplomatischen Apparat“ betreuen; s. dazu https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/62653.html. Wir suchen eine teamfähige und engagierte Persönlichkeit mit einer hervorragenden Promotion, weiteren hochrangigen Publikationen sowie Lehrerfahrungen im Bereich der Mittelalterlichen Geschichte.
  • Bewerbungen mit einem Lebenslauf, einer Darstellung des wissenschaftlichen Werdegangs einschließlich Lehrtätigkeit und einem Schriftenverzeichnis werden erbeten bis zum 14.09.2022 an den Dekan der Philosophischen Fakultät der Georg August-Universität Göttingen, Humboldtallee 17, 37073 Göttingen (bitte nur per E-Mail im PDF-Format an bewerbungen.philfak@phil.uni-goettingen.de. Die Unterlagen werden nach Abschluss des Verfahrens vernichtet.
  • Deadline: 14 Sept. 2022

Lancaster University (UK:Eng)[]

  • Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in Medieval History (1100-1500), to begin 1 Sept. 2023
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will have experience of undergraduate teaching (preferably including the design and delivery of their own modules) and will be expected to be able to design and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules and supervise doctoral students. An ability to be able to contribute to one or more of our postgraduate programmes – Masters in History, International and Military History, War and Diplomacy, Digital Humanities, and Regional and Local History – would be an advantage. In addition, the candidate will make a more general contribution to the department’s teaching programme at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, for example by contributing to team-taught modules and supervising dissertations.
  • You will be expected to have completed their PhD and show evidence that they will have a strong set of publications for the next Research Excellence Framework or its future equivalent. You will also be expected to show a willingness to develop research projects with the potential to attract funding from bodies such as the British Academy, AHRC and ESRC.
  • Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to the Head of Department, Dr Thomas Mills, e-mail: t.c.mills@lancaster.ac.uk.
  • Deadline: 23 Jun. 2023

Ruhr-Universität Bochum (DEU) - [Non-TT][]

  • Temporary Professorship (M/F/DIV) for Late Medieval History (5 years, W3 on the German Salary Scale) in the Institute of History, to start 1 September 2023. Afterwards, there may be the possibility of employment as a temporary civil servant (Ademische*r Oberraetin/Oberrat auf Zeit).
  • The successful candidate will be expected to cover the field of Late Medieval History in its entirety in both research and teaching on an international level. We are looking for a scholar who stands out through research foci which are both clearly defined and received on an international level and which also do justice to the wide variety of phenomena which characterise the Late Middle Ages in Europe. In particular, their reseach interests should fit in with the subject areas pursued in the planned Research Training Group “Knowing – Believing – Claiming. Producing and enforcing Truth in the Pre-Modern Era” and be conducive to carrying these further forward.
  • Applications should include a cover letter, information on the applicant’s academic career to date, lists of publications, classes taught and third party funding, academic certificates and the application form which can be downloaded at http://www.gw.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/aktuelles/stellen.html.de. These materials should be sent by email (one pdf only) to the Dean of the Faculty of History of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, email: dekan-gw@rub.de
  • Deadline: 22 Feb. 2023

Texas State University (USA:TX) - Medieval Europe (c.500-1500)[]

  • full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Medieval Europe (c. 500-1500).
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to teach the first half of Western Civilization and specialized undergraduate and graduate courses on European medieval history. They will also be expected to develop new undergraduate and graduate courses, direct theses, and participate on graduate committees.
  • Only applications submitted through the Texas State University faculty employment website will be considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39268. A complete application comprises a letter of application addressing the candidate’s research agenda and how they would approach teaching Medieval history to a diverse student population, a CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (Interfolio or similar services accepted). As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) references. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Lettersection of the employment application. Upon submission of your application, an automated email will be generated and sent to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential online portal. Applicants are highly recommended to remind their referees to respond to the letter request in a timely manner.
  • For Full consideration: 15 Oct. 2022
  • Oct 25: writing sample of undetermined length requested by HR; application reactivated for submission
  • Nov 21: Interview requested
  • Dec 16: campus visit requested

Texas Tech University (USA:TX)[]

  • Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Medieval European History
  • The Department welcomes applicants working in any area of geographical or chronological specialization but is especially interested in candidates with research expertise in the early or central Middle Ages whose work situates medieval Europe within broader geographical contexts.
  • Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses in medieval history, as well as introductory surveys. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching is required.
  • All interested applicants must apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers (click on ‘Faculty’ and 'Search openings' then enter requisition number 29760BR) and upload a CV and cover letter. After a preliminary review of applications, selected candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference and a sample of scholarly work.
  • Review begins: 12 Sept. 2022
    • Deadline extended to 19 Sept. 2022
  • Initial email sent to candidates moving to next level 14 Oct. 2022.
  • Nov. 15: invitation for phone interview

Universiteit Leiden (NDL)[]

NB: this is part of a cluster hire in history at Leiden, some posts at 0.8fte and some full time.

  • Assistant Professor of Medieval History to begin 1 Aug. 2023;Appointment (1.0 fte) takes place in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, initially for the duration of one and a half years (1 August 2023 to 31 January 2025) with the prospect of a permanent employment after positive evaluation.
  • The Institute for History seeks to expand its academic staff by appointment of a University Lecturer (Universitair Docent) with teaching and research expertise in European History since the end of the First World War. Scholars working on Dutch history are not eligible for this position. There is a strong preference for a scholar working on cultural history broadly conceived.
  • With a view to education in the BA and MA phase, you will speak both English and Dutch. If you do not yet speak Dutch, you are expected to learn it within two years. The institute has resources available to follow Dutch lessons.
  • Deadline: 20 Jan. 2023
  • The interviews will take place (online or on campus) in week 8.
  • 30 Jan: Invited for interview to take place March 8.

University of California, Los Angeles (USA:CA) - Senior Hire[]

  • Associate or Full Professor for the Wellman Chair in Medieval History.
  • The UCLA History Department seeks a historian of any region of Europe (including the Byzantine world) whose period of focus lies between 500 and 1400 CE. The successful candidate will be a senior Associate or Full Professor distinguished by a field-leading research and publication record, as well as a dedicated teacher and mentor
  • The department welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply online at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08392 to upload their information for this position. This position is subject to final administrative approval.
  • Documents should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching, a statement of research, and the name and contact information of three scholars who might be contacted for a letter of reference. A reference check authorization release form and a statement addressing the applicant’s past and/or potential contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion are also required
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 14 Aug. 2023

University of Glasgow (UK:Scot)[]

  • full-time, open-ended Lecturer (~Assoc/Asst Prof) role in Medieval History on the Research & Teaching track.
  • Research expertise within the early medieval period (4th – 11th century) is essential
  • This post is supported by Glasgow’s Early Career Development Programme with teaching relief in years 1 and 2 to complete a postgraduate qualification in Higher Education.
  • For more information and to apply online: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=093310
  • SHORT Deadline: 26 Aug. 2022

University of Nebraska (USA:NE)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Medieval European History, to begin Aug. 2023
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. in Medieval European history and the ability to teach Medieval Europe, Pre-modern History up to 1500, World History to 1500, Digital History, and/or Women’s History
  • Teaching: The candidate must have the ability to offer survey courses in Europe and in the World before 1500 CE, as well as upper-level courses in Medieval European History. Candidates will be asked to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • The Ph.D. must be in hand by August 14, 2023.
  • To apply for this position, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_220142. You will need to attach your letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of undergraduate and graduate courses taught. We are requesting three (3) reference letters to be sent to Barbara Bullington, Administrative Tech for the Department of History at bbullington2@unl.edu.
  • Review begins: 15 Oct. 2022 and continues until position filled
  • Anyone heard anything? (20 Dec)
    • Nope (6 Jan)
    • Still nothing…and no response to my follow-up email (8 Jan)
    • Anyone heard anything yet? (24 Jan)
    • Received a response to my email that the search committee was ready to start interviewing. (7 Feb)
      • Did you get the impression they’d already chosen interviewees? (Feb 7)
      • It seemed like already chosen but hard to say if they have contacted people. Has anyone been contacted by the search committee about an interview? (7 Feb)
    • Received official rejection email (14 Mar)


University of Sheffield (UK:Eng)[]

  • Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in Medieval History
  • We will consider applications from candidates with research and teaching expertise in any aspect of medieval history within the period 500 CE to 1500 CE, but we may give precedence to those with strengths in our strategic priority areas.
  • Deadline: 17 Apr. 2023
  • [March 30] Has anyone spotted application requirements?

University of Virginia (USA:VA) - [open rank][]

  • tenure-track or tenured Assistant or Associate Professor of History whose primary research is focused upon the history of medieval representative cultures, CE 1000 - 1400.
  • Possible areas of study might include: assembly politics and the construction of political consensus; the development of formal consultative assemblies and attendant authority; the representative structures of religious communities; political thought; the history of guilds and the formation of corporations; notions of tolerance and inclusivity. Geographic focus is Europe and the Mediterranean region.
  • For more information on how to apply, please visit the UVA Workday link: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-History_R0037808
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 15 Sept.

Anyone heard anything?

Nothing here (ditto - 6 Dec)

Has anyone had a response yet? (20 Dec)

Still nothing (20 Dec) [x2]

Still nothing [Jan 2, 2023]. Is it a bad idea to follow up?

I sent a follow-up email a week ago…crickets (8 Jan)

I got a response to my email last week saying they'd be contacting people soon...did anyone get anything? (24 Jan) [x2]

Did anyone ever get a follow-up about scheduling an interview or anything? (19 Feb) [x3]

Is there a chance the search isn't happening...?

Just seen this; received invitation to online interview (28 Jan.) [x2]

Wesleyan University (USA:CT)[]

  • The College of Letters invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Letters, beginning July 1, 2023. We seek a scholar-teacher with expertise in premodern Islamic intellectual traditions and cross-cultural exchanges around the Mediterranean world.
  • Candidate may work in classical Arabic, Syriac, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, Hebrew, Coptic, Ethiopic, Greek, Latin, and/or any number of related languages. Areas of research/teaching expertise may include instances of Muslim cultural transmissions and receptions between and within the societies of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, such as the Graeco-Syriac-Arabic “translation movement,” the cultures of al-Andalus, or Late Medieval travelogues.
  • We encourage candidates to address the ways in which their research/teaching is informed by critical theories of gender, sexuality, class, race; or by academic subfields such as diaspora studies or translation studies.
  • The teaching load is 2/2.
  • In addition to courses in their areas of scholarly expertise, the successful candidate will teach in the COL’s sequence of five interdisciplinary colloquia for majors (Antiquity, Medieval, Early Modern, 18th-19th centuries, 20th-21st centuries). We expect the successful candidate to have expertise suitable for teaching the Medieval colloquium.
  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. or be close to completion in History, Literature, Philosophy, or in related interdisciplinary fields such as Comparative Literature, Intellectual History, History of Science, History of Rhetoric, History of Religion, Classics, or Qur’anic Studies.
  • Deadline: 15 Oct.
  • [November 18] request for writing sample and teaching evaluations (due Dec. 5) x2
  • [December 27] any updates?

Medieval/Early Modern[]

New College, Florida (USA:FL) - non-TT[]

  • one-year sabbatical replacement position as Visiting Assistant Professor in History with a focus on Medieval and Early Modern History.
  • The candidate must have completed the Ph.D. by time of appointment in Fall 2023
  • Teaching Load: 2/2 Candidates will be expected to contribute relevant survey courses in medieval/early modern history while also offering courses in their area of specialization
  • Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.ncf.edu/employment, and should provide (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) course descriptions for four courses (two introductory and two upper-level).
  • Review begins: 21 Apr. 2023
    • Has anyone heard anything? 4 May.

Early Modern[]

Newcastle University (UK:Eng) - non-TT[]

  • Full time fixed term 24 month Lecturer in Early Modern History, to begin 1 Sept. 2024
  • Teaching: You will be expected to contribute to deliver scholarship-informed modules on aspects of Early Modern British and European History at undergraduate level. In addition, one of your main roles will be make a significant contribution to our stage 1 module ‘What is History For?' and to contribute to our skills modules on stages 1 and 2. You might also be asked to contribute to our MA modules in British and European History. An ability to teach on our public history modules is desirable but not essential
  • Deadline: 14 May 2023

Northwestern university (USA:IL) - Early modern Europe and the world excl. British[]

  • tenure track Assistant Professor of History in Early Modern Europe and the World, to begin 1 Sept. 2023
  • The position is open to historians who work on Europe and/or Europe’s connections with the wider world from 1500 to 1800, with the exception of those who work exclusively on the British Isles.
  • Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in History or an adjacent field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.
  • A letter of application, CV, writing sample (no longer than an article or dissertation/book chapter), and three letters of recommendation (sent separately) must be submitted electronically via the link on our departmental website at http://www.history.northwestern.edu
  • Deadline: 20 Oct. 2022
    • Any news folks?
    • [22 Nov] Rejection
    • [22 Nov] Request for more materials
    • [23 Dec] On-campus interview request received (posted Jan 18)

The Open University (UK)[]

  • Lecturer (asst/assoc prof) in Early Modern History
  • Candidates must have a research specialism in early modern history (c.1500-c.1800) which does not focus, exclusively, on early modern Britain and Ireland. We are especially interested in applications from candidates working on European history, ideally with a focus on its global interconnections. We also particularly welcome applications from those with a research specialism which relates to one of our interdisciplinary research centres (namely the Ferguson Centre for African and Asian Studies and the Centre for the History of Crime, Policing and Justice).
  • The successful postholder will be required to prepare distance learning materials, contribute to the presentation of modules, and contribute to our research culture and REF preparations. Scholarship and public engagement may also form part of the postholder’s duties, depending on experience and inclination.
  • Deadline: 9 Sept. 2022
  • 26 Sept. Shortlist notification and interview request
  • 27 Sept. Rejection email


University of Birmingham (UK:Eng) - Non-TT[]

  • Teaching Fellowship in Early Modern History, fixed term to August 2025
  • We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Early Modern History. We would especially welcome applicants with an existing research focus and experience of teaching academic courses covering the long sixteenth century in Europe, on political history and/or the history of ideas.
  • This appointment reflects the department’s commitment to pre-modern History, and the strengths of our early modern cluster (Centre for Reformation and Early Modern Studies). The successful candidate will be expected to support and enhance our teaching provision in these areas. Teaching is likely to include contributions to a range of core and optional modules (including a combination of some of the following: The Making of the Modern World: 1500–1800; Group Research; Tudor Terrors; State and Empire; Women Behaving Badly in Early Modern England; MA Introduction to Early Modern History; MA DL Tudor Terrors) as well as to support UG, PGT and PGT DL dissertation supervision.
  • To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button below or visit our careers website; https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/2327/?utm_medium=jobshare
  • Deadline: 3 Jul. 2023

University of Connecticut - Storrs (USA:CT) excl. England & Ireland[]

  • 9-month Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Early Modern Europe (1350-1700), to begin 23 Aug. 2023
  • Geographic specialization is open, excluding England and Ireland. The Department is particularly interested in candidates with teaching and research interests in one or more of the following areas: Renaissance or Reformation history, history of science, history of medicine, or global connections of Europe. We are also interested in candidates with strong language abilities and, relatedly, teaching and research interests that can deepen connections with the Literatures, Cultures, Languages, and English Departments.
  • Teaching: 4 courses/year including an undergraduate lecture (either HIST 1200 Early Modern Global History or HIST 1300 Western Traditions before 1500) and advanced undergraduate or graduate courses in their area of interest.
  • Ph.D. in history or a related field (or international equivalent) by August 2023.
  • Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22499 and submit the following application materials: Cover letter that addresses the criteria for the position, including research and teaching interests, Curriculum vitae, Equity and inclusion statement , Sample journal article or chapter, Three (3) letters of reference. Please include the search number #496755 with all correspondence
  • Review begins: 6 Oct. 2022
  • Has anyone heard anything yet?
  • Anyone heard? [x2]
  • Jobs talks happening, according to their departmental Twitter
    • [3 Dec] commiserations to everyone else only just finding out about this here. Truly, this and the lack of communication from Yale is administratively/professionally pathetic. Makes Northwestern's straightforward update-rejection seem like paradise in comparison. [x2]
    • [12 Dec] Can anyone link to the above mention of job talks? I have been scouring their twitter for an hour and have not found any talk of it.
    • [12 Dec] It looks like they've since taken it down from Twitter, since I don't see the tweet that appeared there earlier this month.
    • [21 Dec] Returning to update - recieved rejection on this day. [Added here on 7 Jan '23]

University of York (UK:Eng)[]

  • Lecturer in Early Modern History (c.1500-c.1800)
  • Applicants whose research focuses on either gender, sexuality and the body, or transnational networks and connections centred on any part of Asia, may be preferred.
  • Applicants should seek to demonstrate how their interests and experience would contribute to one or more of our Stage One World History modules, our existing range of Stage Three Special Subjects (undergraduate) and our Taught Postgraduate programmes and options (postgraduate).
  • Deadline: 18 Apr. 2023

Wofford College (USA:SC) - Non-TT:VAP[]

  • Visiting Assistant Professor in Early European history for the 2023-24 academic year, renewable for 2024-25
  • Area of expertise open
  • Teaching: in the fall of 2023, the visiting assistant professor of history will teach two sections of HIST 101 (Western Civilization from the Renaissance to 1815), and two sections of HIST 102 (Western Civilization Since 1815). There is typically a maximum of 24 students enrolled in each 100-level History course. In the spring 2024 semester, the visiting assistant professor of history will teach a total of three sections of HIST 101 or HIST 102 and one upper division class from the department’s existing early modern Europe classes.
  • Application materials should be sent to search committee chair Dr. Clayton Whisnant (HistorySearch@wofford.edu). Application materials include (1) a cover letter explaining the ability to teach the required courses (including relevant teaching experience), (2) an academic CV (with names of references), and (3) a statement of teaching philosophy.
  • Deadline: 24 Mar. 2023

Yale University (USA:CT)[]

  • Assistant Professor in Early Modern European History, to begin 1 Jul. 2023
  • We welcome applications from historians who already hold teaching positions, as well as recent PhD's and those who expect their PhD or equivalent degree by the time of appointment.
  • All applicants should submit a letter of application, C.V., statement of research and a statement of teaching interests, three confidential letters of reference, and a chapter-length writing sample. All applicants should submit materials at http://apply.interfolio.com/108580. Please contact Denise Scott denise.scott@yale.edu with any questions.
  • Review begins: 1 Oct. 2023

Anyone heard anything?

  • [4 Nov] Interview request
  • [28 Nov] Have any interviewees heard back yet? I interviewed three weeks ago and not a peep since!! The suspense is killing me... [x2]
  • [Jan 17] On campus interview request received

Early Modern/Modern[]

Hunter College (USA:NY) - Europe since 1500 [Open Rank][]

  • Open Rank (full-time, tenure-track/tenured) position in European history, 1500-present, to begin Fall 2023
  • The department welcomes applicants in any area of geographical or chronological specialization who can build on our existing departmental strengths.
  • A PhD in history is required at the time of appointment
  • Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on the City University of New York website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 26369. Click on the “APPLY NOW” button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. The required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _or ç)). Incomplete applications will not be considered. The application package must include a letter of application describing teaching and research interests, CV, writing sample, and the names and email addresses of three references. The search committee will solicit confidential letters of recommendation from references for candidates under consideration for first-round interviews. Please combine all materials as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.
  • Review begins: 3 Mar. 2023
  • First-round interviews will be conducted remotely over Zoom; finalists will visit the campus in person.
  • [21 Mar]: Any news?
  • [31 Mar]: Received rejection email
  • [17 May]: Has anyone heard anything? The CUNY application system was so confusing I'm now worried that my application didn't even go through.

Universiteit Leiden (NDL) - (1650-1914) excl. Dutch[]

NB: this is part of a cluster hire in history at Leiden, some posts at 0.8fte and some full time.

  • University Lecturer in Early Modern/Modern History (1650-1914) to begin 1 Aug. 2023; The appointment is in temporary employment for 18 months (1 August, 2023 to January 31st, 2025), with the prospect of a permanent position after positive evaluation
  • The Institute for History seeks to expand its academic staff by appointment of a University Lecturer (Universitair Docent) with teaching and research expertise in European History since the end of the First World War. Scholars working on Dutch history are not eligible for this position. There is a strong preference for a scholar working on cultural history broadly conceived.
  • If the successful applicant is not Dutch-speaking they are expected to acquire a good command of Dutch within two years, so as to be able to teach in the BA programme. The Institute for History will make resources available to this end. The administrative language of Leiden University is Dutch;
  • Deadline: 20 Jan. 2023
  • Interviews and mock lectures (online or on campus) will be held in late February-early March 2023 (weeks 8-9).
  • rejection letter received 1 Feb.

Modern[]

Augusta University (USA:GA) - Modern European History[]

  • Full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Modern European History with ability to teach the history of Russia and the USSR beginning August 2023
  • Ability to teach in the areas of women/ gender and to support a new doctoral program in International Security Studies will be considered a plus.  
  • The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and display a compelling research agenda. PhD in History or related field required, awarded prior to appointment.
  • The successful candidate will teach survey courses in both earlier and later US History, as well as upper-level courses in modern Russian history and other modern European history, and potentially other courses in the candidate’s areas of interest.
  • Standard duties for academic-year faculty include teaching undergraduate history courses, advising and mentoring students, maintaining a strong research program, and providing service to the Department, College, and University.
  • To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty (Job ID# 248798).
  • Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and a list with contact information for three references. Please upload these items as one PDF document. For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Turner, Chair of the Search Committee, at the Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy, Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 or wturner1@augusta.edu.
  • Application review begins 14 Nov. 2022 hard deadline for applications 28 nov. 2022

[Jan 20] invitation for zoom interview

Birkbeck, University of London (UK:Eng) - Non-TT[]

  • Lecturer in Modern European History, This is a full time, fixed term appointment until 31 August 2024.
  • Scholars working on any aspect of European history in the 19th and/or 20th century will be considered.
  • Teaching: You will provide undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in modern history, including contributions to the jointly-taught BA introductory modules ‘The Modern World’ and the jointly-taught MA introductory module ‘Mastering Historical Research’.
  • Deadline: 1 Jun. 2023

California State University - Fresno (USA:CA) - post-1800, pref France/Germany[]

  • tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in post-1800 European History, with a primary focus on either France or Germany.
  • Candidates with a transnational focus are especially encouraged to apply
  • Teaching Load 4/4: The successful candidate will develop and offer undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise and teach the department’s U.S. and/or World History surveys
  • Required Documentation: Cover letter, Vitae, Names and contact information of three professional references. These references will be contacted by the committee and asked to submit letters. Applications will only be considered complete once letters are submitted. Diversity Statement, Teaching Portfolio
  • Candidates invited for an on-campus visit will also be required to submit: Official transcripts, Writing Sample
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2023 position closes 31 Mar. 2023

[27 Jan] any updates on this? [31 Jan] committee here: applicants will receive more info soon, likely this week (1/31)

Dublin City University (IRL) - 19/20thC continental european[]

  • Assistant Professor in Modern European History
  • Applicants’ research specialism must be focused on 19th or 20th century continental European history.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be required to design and teach a combination of core and optional modules on the BA Joint Honours and Bachelor of Religious Education with History programmes and others as requested.
  • Deadline: 30 May 2023

Durham University (UK:Eng) - Non-TT[]

  • fixed term (12 month) role of Teaching Fellow in Modern European History, to begin 1 Sept. 2023
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the Level 2 undergraduate module ‘The Nazi Dictatorship’. They may also be asked to contribute to the Level 1 module ‘Modern Times: a Cultural History of Europe, 1860-1960’, to undertake undergraduate dissertation supervision, and to carry out other teaching duties as specified by the Head of Department
  • Deadline: 15 May 2023

European University Institute (ITL) - 2Chairs in 19th + 20thC ?non-TT?[]

  • Two Chairs in European History, 19th and Early 20th Centuries
  • Special attention will be given to candidates whose work connects Europe with other parts of the world.
  • Full-time professors at the EUI are appointed on a five-year contract with possibility of renewal for further three years.
  • Deadline: 19 Jun. 2023

Hollins University (USA:VA) - [Non-TT:VAP][]

  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern European History (after 1800). This is a full-time, two-year position beginning July 1, 2023
  • The successful candidate will possess expertise in the history of interactions between Europe and the wider world and will demonstrate the ability to emphasize comparative, transnational, and/or global perspectives in their teaching. Desired specializations include, but are not limited to, the following themes: empire and colonialism, gender and sexuality, migration, science, medicine, technology, and environment.
  • Teaching: 6 courses/year Teaching responsibilities will include a variety of courses at the introductory and advanced levels. Additionally, candidates will be expected to help with the supervision of senior theses in their area of specialization.
  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. in history in hand by July 1, 2023 and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level, particularly at a liberal arts institution. Applications are sought from those who have demonstrated success working with diverse populations and share Hollins’ commitment to preparing students for leadership opportunities in a broadly diverse, global society.
  • To apply, please submit the following materials: A cover letter that includes information about your teaching philosophy, your approach to teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds, and how you promote inclusivity and anti-racism in your teaching, research, and/or service; and A curriculum vitae. Candidates advanced to the second phase of review will be invited to submit the following materials: A sample syllabus; Three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must focus specifically on the candidate’s teaching experience and abilities); and Unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts. Applicants should submit materials via this web page (https://hollins.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55RPxM7rPdL7Qt8). The selected candidate will be asked to submit official transcripts to the Office of the Provost, and once they accept a contingent employment offer, a criminal history background check will be conducted. For questions about the position, please contact search chair Rachel Nunez (rnunez@hollins.edu).
  • Review begins: 31 Jan. 2023 and continues until position filled.

Illinois Wesleyan University (USA:IL) - [Non-TT][]

  • 9 month Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern European History. This one-year position will begin August 15, 202
  • Teaching Load: 3/3
  • Applicants must be ABD or have earned a PhD in history or a related field. Applicants should be comfortable teaching Modern Global History and will have opportunities to teach specialized courses in areas including, but not limited to, empire and colonialism, migration, foreign relations, transnationalism, and comparative political and cultural history. We would also welcome applicants interested in digital or public history. Experience teaching undergraduate courses is preferred.
  • To apply, submit the following files to our Social Science Division administrative specialist, Amy Aldeman: aaldeman@iwu.edu  a cover letter addressing qualifications; a curriculum vitae; a teaching philosophy statement, including a list of possible courses;a diversity statement on your experiences with or commitment to inclusive teaching;contact information for three professional references.
  • review begins: 27 Feb. 2023

Kalamazoo College (USA:MI) - non-TT;VAP,[]

  • 9 month Visiting Assistant Professor position for one year—September 2023 through June 2024
  • Teaching Load: 2/2/2 including Introduction to Modern European History and five upper-level elective courses chosen or designed in consultation with the department. Field and geographic area are open, but the position will need to be able to offer a variety of transnational and thematic classes, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who can offer classes on Eastern European history.
  • Upload cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement on experience working with underrepresented students and engaging issues of diversity and inclusion in the curriculum and pedagogical approaches, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable), all in PDF format. Semifinalists will be asked to submit three confidential letters of recommendation to HistorySearch@kzoo.edu. Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Christina Carroll, search committee chair, at the same email address.
  • Review begins: 27 Feb. 2023

Kenyon College (USA:OH) - non-TT, Two-Year VAP[]

  • Two Year Visiting Assistant Professor position, July 2023-June 2025
  • Teaching Load: 2/3, Modern and Early Modern Europe survey courses, historical methods courses, as well as other courses in both modern and early modern European history, with thematic and regional focus open, including Britain, eastern Europe, and Russia. Candidates will teach both survey and upper-level seminar courses.
  • To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at http://careers.kenyon.edu. A complete application will be composed of 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant's research and scholarship undertaken, its relevance to the field or discipline, and prior teaching experience; 2) a statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy; 3) a Curriculum Vitae; 4) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 5) three (3) letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website.
  • Review begins: April 6

London School of Economics and Political Science (UK:Eng)[]

  • Assistant Professor in Modern European History
  • You will also have expertise and research interests in modern European history, c. 1900-1939; a track record or trajectory of internationally excellent publications and a proven ability, as evidenced by existing publications, or potential to publish in top journals, or with leading book publishers.
  • We are seeking exceptional candidates with outstanding research potential and a developing record of publications in Modern European History in the period specified. The research interests of candidates will need to show a global, international, transnational or comparative perspective. We would be particularly interested in those with an expertise on Western Europe (defined as including Britain) and in those who focus on the history of war.
  • Teaching: The role holder will be expected to offer new courses at undergraduate and Masters level in Modern European History, c. 1900-1939, as well as contributing to existing courses most notably that on HY116 International Politics since 1914: Peace and War. They will also be expected to conduct and publish outstanding quality research
  • Deadline: 23 Jan. 2023
  • intend to interview 27 & 28 Feb 2023
  • [8 Feb] Rejection

Macalester College (USA:MN) - Non-tt, modern pref. Jewish[]

  • non-tenure-track visiting position to begin Fall 2023
  • Teaching load: 2/3 We seek a specialist in modern European history with a focus on Jewish history, who will also be able to teach the following courses: “Postwar Europe,” “Europe in the Era of World War” and “European Revolutions, 1789-1917.”
  • ABD candidates will be considered; however, they must have their degree in hand prior to August 2023.
  • Applicants must be able to provide evidence of U.S. citizenship or unconditional permanent residency status at the time of hire
  • To apply, electronically submit a curriculum vitae, three references, and a cover letter, including a discussion of any previous work focused on justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Candidates should upload their materials electronically to Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24091).
  • Review begins: 16 Jan. 2023

Northern Arizona University (USA:AZ) - Non-TT[]

  • full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, benefit eligible position Assistant Teaching Professor in Modern European History with the training and expertise to teach topics related to World History and/or a region outside Europe, to begin Fall 2023
  • Candidates with expertise in colonialism, race and ethnicity, indigeneity, African diaspora, or gender are especially encouraged to apply
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 Primary responsibilities for this position are to regularly teach the second half of the world history survey, the European surveys, and to develop undergraduate courses in their area of specialty
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 20 Feb. 2023

Slippery Rock University (USA:PA)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Modern European History
  • ABD in History with a focus in Modern European History. Doctoral degree must be completed by August 21, 2023.
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 the faculty member will be expected to teach the world history survey and general education courses, as well as contribute to our upper-division undergraduate course offerings. They will also teach in our successful online MA History program. Record of engaging students strongly, both within and beyond the classroom, required as part of the application package.
  • Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Transcripts may be uploaded using the online system or submitted to the search chair at the address below. At least three letters of reference are also required, they may be submitted by (1) uploading using the online system, (2) providing full contact information for references (including phone number, email address, and institutional affiliation/address) using the online system when solicited to do so or (3) mailing the letters to the search chair at the address below. Candidates who advance in the process may be required to submit a writing sample. Dr. Alan Levy, Search Committee Chair, Department of History, Spotts World Culture Bldg,, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
  • For full consideration: 22 Dec. 2022

[Jan 23]: Invitation to Zoom interview

[Mar 6]: Campus visits completed

Universiteit Leiden (NDL) - 20thC excl. Dutch[]

NB: this is part of a cluster hire in history at Leiden, some posts at 0.8fte and some full time.

  • University Lecturer in 20th-Century European History (1918-present) to begin 1 Aug. 2023; The appointment is in temporary employment for 18 months (1 August, 2023 to January 31st, 2025), with the prospect of a permanent position after positive evaluation
  • The Institute for History seeks to expand its academic staff by appointment of a University Lecturer (Universitair Docent) with teaching and research expertise in European History since the end of the First World War. Scholars working on Dutch history are not eligible for this position. There is a strong preference for a scholar working on cultural history broadly conceived.
  • If the successful applicant is not Dutch-speaking they are expected to acquire a good command of Dutch within two years, so as to be able to teach in the BA programme. The Institute for History will make resources available to this end. The administrative language of Leiden University is Dutch;
  • Deadline: 27 Jan. 2023
  • Interviews and presentations (online or on campus) will be held in the week 10 (beginning 6 March 2023).

University of Aberdeen (UK:Scot)[]

  • Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in Modern European History (1.0 FTE, open-ended) from 1 May 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
  • Applicants should have a proven research record in Modern European History from c. 1850 to the present, and an ability to teach across the discipline. The successful candidate will contribute to the History Department’s research profile through publications and grant income generation. We welcome all applicants, but preference may be given to applicants whose expertise broadens the existing modern European expertise of the Department, which currently includes German History, Russian History, modern European monarchies, WWI, and Polish-Lithuanian Studies.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across the undergraduate History programme and develop specialist honours courses focusing on their field of expertise. They will have the ability to contribute fully to the teaching of continental European History in the modern period. The appointee will supervise PhDs and work with colleagues to develop postgraduate offerings
  • Deadline: 14 Dec. 2022
  • Intend to interview 11 Jan.
  • [17 Jan]: Has anyone heard back from Aberdeen? It's long past the intended interview date, but I never got a rejection and would love some closure...
  • [23 Jan]: Rejection [x2]

University of Edinburgh (UK:Scot) - Non-Tt[]

  • 12-month fixed-term post in Contemporary European History.
  • Candidates with a PhD in any aspect of European History since 1900 and experience of related teaching are encouraged to apply.
  • Teaching: The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching mission of the History department at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They will teach courses on post-1900 Europe, contribute to team-taught courses across the history curriculum, and supervise undergraduate and MSc dissertation students.
  • Deadline: 25 Jul. 2023

University of Idaho (USA:ID) - 20th C, Eastern or Central[]

  • full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Twentieth Century European History, beginning August 14, 2023
  • This position would contribute to undergraduate curriculum with courses on the Histories of Eastern Europe, The Middle East, Russia, and The Holocaust, as well as World History survey courses. In order to contribute to our graduate programs, expertise in public facing history, material culture, cultural heritage management, or other forms of community engagement is also preferred
  • Candidates are expected to show a strong potential for excellence in research and teaching and should have a Ph.D. in history, public history, or a related field in hand by start date of appointment, but ABDs close to completion may also be considered.
  • Applicant materials must include all of the following:1) cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) 2-3 page statement describing current and future research projects (upload as Statement of Research) 4) 2-3 page pedagogy statement (upload as Statement of Teaching) 5) writing sample (upload as Other Document 1)6) list of 3 references7) statement explaining how diversity, equity, and inclusion inform past, present and/or future professional experiences (scholarship/teaching/service) (upload as Other Document 2)
  • For full consideration: 1 Nov. 2022
  • [2 Feb] - Any updates on this search? I know the campus has been experiencing a lot with the recent murders and the ensuing investigation. Just wondering if the search is still alive or not. No word from committee.

University of Liverpool (UK:Eng) - Non-TT[]

  • Lecturer in Modern European History
  • fixed-term post in Modern European History to cover the teaching and other responsibilities of Dr Roland Clark who has been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for the academic year 2023-24 - This post is available from 4th September 2023 until 31st August 2024
  • Teaching: You will have specific responsibility for convening and delivering two second-year optional modules, together with participating in team-taught Undergraduate and MA modules. You must have experience in organising, managing and delivering student projects and small group tutorials.
  • Deadline: 9 Jun. 2023

University of Manchester (UK:Eng) - Long 19th C[]

  • Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in Modern European History of the Long Nineteenth Century (Teaching & Research), to begin 4 Sept. 2023
  • Applications are sought from candidates who have research expertise in the long nineteenth century of modern Europe and its relationship to the wider world. Candidates with expertise in the area are encouraged to apply but we particularly welcome applications that map onto one or more of the following History research groups: Europe and the World; Radical Approaches from the Global South; Race, Roots and Resistance; Histories of Humanitarianism; Cultural History of War; Embodied Emotions; Politics, Institutions and Policy.Deadline: 20 Mar. 2023

University of Nottingham Ningbo China (CN)-European and International History[]

  • Associate Professor in European and International History
  • Applicants must evidence ability to teach core courses in European History and can go beyond their specialism contributing to the broader teaching in International Studies. Candidates should be able to teach courses such as ‘The Silk Road: Cultural Interactions and Perceptions’, ‘The History of Political Thought’ and ‘Roads to Modernity, Europe 1600-1939’.
  • Deadline: 23 July 2023.

University of Oxford (UK:Eng) - pref. British, Non-TT[]

  • 1 year Departmental Lecturer (~VAP) in Modern History, 1 Oct-30 Sept
  • You will have research and teaching interests in Modern history, 19th and 20th century Britain and Europe, including the experience and representation of working-class people and women in Britain since the 19th century
  • You will hold a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence that a doctorate is close to completion and experience of teaching Modern History including 19th and 20th century Britain and Europe. You will also have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in Modern History to develop course materials and research proposals. You will demonstrate an ability and willingness to teach and supervise for both the Faculty of History and St Hilda’s College, across the range of papers listed in the job description.
  • Deadline: 12 Apr. 2023

University of St. Andrews (UK:Scot) - 20thC, non-tt[]

  • Associate Lectureship (Education Focused) in Twentieth-Century European History, fixed term until 16 August 2024
  • Deadline: 20 Mar. 2023
  • Intend to interview 6 April.

University of Sheffield (UK:Eng) - since 1800[]

  • Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in Modern European History
  • In defining ‘European history’ (continental Europe, not including Britain & Ireland), we are also keen to consider candidates specialising in European empires. We are potentially open to making one of these appointments at Senior Lecturer level, depending on experience including research activity. We will consider applications from candidates with research and teaching expertise in any aspect of the history of the period since 1800, but we may give precedence to those with strengths in one or more of our strategic priority areas, which are 1) to demonstrate actual or potential research activity which could form a future viable REF impact case study; 2) to enhance our provision in the history of race and/or migration; and 3) candidates who are specialists in the history of genocide, including potentially the Holocaust. In the first year, the successful candidate will contribute to team-taught modules in the department, before developing their own modules for subsequent years.
  • SHORT DEADLINE: 9 Jan 2023 [posted 14 Dec]
  • [25 Jan] Anyone heard from Sheffield?
    • [26 Jan] Not yet... Sure an answer is coming soon though
    • [9 Feb] anything? It's been longer for them to think than they gave us to apply.
    • [feb 12] ha- probably something going on internally considering the UK/European unis are usually better about letting people know early!

University of Southampton (UK:Eng) - Modern Jewish[]

  • Lecturer (asst/assoc prof) in Modern European Jewish History
  • We regard c. 1750 as the start of Modern History. While the position is open to any specialist of continental Jewish European history, preference may be given to candidates working on the history and culture of Jews in Central Europe, broadly understood.
  • Teaching: The Parkes Institute and the History department are launching an MA Holocaust History in October 2023 and are seeking to recruit a lecturer in Modern European Jewish history. The new lecturer will be asked to contribute to the teaching of Parkes and History modules at UG and PGT level, according to needs. These may include: the History BA core modules (Y1 and Y2), and option modules such as Who is Anne Frank (Y1), Jews in Germany before the Holocaust (Y2), a Special Subject (Y3), and modules on the new MA Holocaust studies. Later, you will have the opportunity to create your own modules. You will also contribute to the life and administrative running of the History department and Parkes Institute.
  • Deadline: 3 Jul. 2023

University of Stirling (UK:Scot) - Post-1900[]

  • Grade 7 or 8 Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in European History since 1900, to begin 1 Jan. 2023
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will offer research-led teaching at undergraduate level, teaching on and coordinating one of our nineteenth- and twentieth-century European history survey courses as well as a specialist option module; they will also supervise undergraduate, MRes and doctoral dissertations.
  • For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/work-at-stirling/list/details/?jobId=3332&jobTitle=Lecturer%20in%20European%20History
  • Deadline: 25 Oct. 2022

University of Toronto - St George (CAN) - European History & Society (20-21stC) [Senior Hire][]

  • Full time tenure stream full professorship in European History & Society
  • The successful candidate should be able to teach and conduct research in the intellectual and social history of 20th and 21st century Europe, in both Western and Eastern Europe. We require a scholar whose work considers the historical effects of widespread conflict and social change. This position would add to our strengths in the focus areas of the future of democratic societies and the changing global order, and would further our world leading expertise in Europe, especially as housed in the Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies.
  • Applicants must submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; writing sample; teaching dossier (including a teaching statement and sample course materials and teaching evaluations); and a research statement outlining current and future research interests. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also asked to submit a 1‐2 page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in the PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact munkschool.academic@utoronto.ca.
  • Deadline (including for references): 7 Nov. 2022

University of Wisconsin–Superior (USA:WI) - [non-TT][]

  • Assistant Teaching Professor position in Modern European history to begin August 2023
  • The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in History or related field by the start of appointment. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.
  • Teaching: eight sections across the academic year. The teaching load will include survey courses in modern Europe and one other field (such as World, African, or Middle Eastern History), upper-level courses in European history (including courses fulfilling the history program’s Race/Ethnicity and Gender requirements), and participation in the program’s two-semester senior capstone. Courses will be taught both in-person and online (asynchronous). Other duties include academic advising and administrative service to the program, the department, and the university.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 2 Dec.
    • Interview request [Dec 22]

Wake Forest University (USA:NC) - Modern Continental Europe (excluding Russia)[]

  • Full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in modern continental Europe (excluding Russia) with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries, beginning July 2023.
  • Successful candidate is expected to have completed their PhD by July 2023.
  • Teaching load: 9 courses over 4 semesters. Teaching responsibilities include an introductory-level survey course (examples of such classes can be found here), a two semester survey of their field, and upper-level history courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. We welcome curricular innovation and the creation of new courses as part of teaching and research that explore the transnational and global dimensions of modern European history.
  • More information about the department and its course offerings can be found at https://history.wfu.edu, and for quick facts about the University, go to http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html.
  • Deadline: 1 Nov. 2022
    • Any news? [28 November]
    • Interview request [Nov 28]
    • Rejection x2 [Dec 7]

Wake Forest University (USA:NC) - Non-TT, excl. British[]

  • one year visiting assistant professor of modern European history (after 1800, including Britain) for appointment beginning August 2023.
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 the primary teaching responsibility of the post will be sections of HST 102, “Europe and the World in the Modern Era,” which meet the college’s general education requirements. The successful candidate will also teach an upper division course for majors in modern European history with a regional focus according to their area of expertise, including Britain, Western Europe, and European empires. Teaching undergraduates is central to Wake Forest’s mission
  • A complete application will include a curriculum vitae, a letter of application that includes general teaching philosophy as well as a description of how the candidate would approach the courses required for the position, and a list of three references...References will be contacted only for short-listed candidates, with their prior approval. Interested applicants should apply via the University’s career website at: http://www.wfu.careers/. Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Stephanie Koscak koscakse@wfu.edu.
  • Review begins immediately [ad posted 13 June] and continues until position filled.

Whitman College (USA:WA) - [Non-TT][]

  • One-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning August 2023.
  • A Ph.D. is required upon starting the position.
  • We are looking for a scholar whose work involves the histories of “Europe” and “Modernity.” We are excited for an opportunity to hire a colleague whose research and teaching engages with a critical analysis of such constructs as “Europe” and “European-ness” in the modern period. Potential secondary fields can include any of the following areas: medieval and early-modern periods/periodizations, framings of – and evidence to the contrary of – an essentialized “Middle East” and/or “ancient Mediterranean,” with any-and-all of the above built into codependency with ideologies of “modern Europe.”
  • Teaching: 5 courses/year The successful candidate will offer existing courses in “Revolution and the Impact of Mass Culture: Modern Europe,” “Twentieth-Century Europe,” and “Modern European Imperialism,” as well as two courses related to their area of expertise
  • To apply, go to http://apply.interfolio.com/120856. The online application will prompt you to upload all of the required materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The committee will solicit three letters of recommendation from applicants who reach the interview stage.
  • Review begins: 10 Mar. 2023

Austrian[]

University of Vienna (AUT) - History of the Habsburg Monarchy since the 16th century [senior hire][]

  • University Professor of Austrian History - History of the Habsburg Monarchy since the 16th century
  • The call is addressed to historians well versed in theory and methodology and with at least one area of research focus on the history of the Habsburg Monarchy from the 16th to the first half of the 19th century. Successful applicants will demonstrate innovative, source-oriented, and thematically and chronologically diverse research and have an active interest in source-based long-term projects.
  • The willingness to take over the direction of the Department of Austrian Historical Research in the future is expected.
  • The University of Vienna expects the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.
  • Deadline: 15 Sept. 2022

British[]

Baylor University (USA:TX) - Britain and British Empire, pref. Religious history[]

  • Assistant Professor of Britain and British Empire to start August 2023
  • The Department of History seeks a specialist in the history of Britain and British Empire, subfield in religion preferred, to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in this area. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a research and teaching agenda appropriate for an R-1 institution and a willingness to seek external research funding.
  • Candidates should possess an earned doctorate by August 2023 in the appropriate field of study.
  • You will be asked to provide a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; transcripts; and a list of three references. Applicants considered for interviews will be asked to provide a response to Baylor’s Christian mission. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Deadline: 30 Sept. 2022

Brown University (USA:RI) - Modern Britain/Britain and the World since 1750[]

  • Full-time, tenure- track position, at the Assistant Professor level, in Modern Britain/Britain and the World since 1750.
  • All subfields will be considered. The successful candidate will have defended the Ph.D. thesis by the time of appointment.
  • The department places a high priority on research excellence, high-quality teaching, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Interested candidates should speak to their ability to contribute to each of these three areas in a letter of application. Please also submit a curriculum vitae, and an article or chapter length writing sample via interfolio. Additional materials, including three letters of reference, may be requested after an initial review of the applications.
  • For full consideration: 3 Oct. 2022
  • 26 Oct request for more materials

George Washington University (USA:DC) - British Imperial[]

  • Elmer Louis Kayser Chair in Modern British Imperial History (post-1750).
  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the history of the British Empire and its constituent parts (i.e. South Asia, colonial Africa, the Middle East, Australasia, etc.). For specialization, candidates may cover related subfields, such as race, gender, peace, war, environment, law, capital, labor, colonialism, anticolonialism, decolonization, and postcolonialism, as well as their own particular interests and areas of expertise.
  • Applicants must complete an online faculty application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/96051. Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing research and teaching agendas, a CV, a chapter-length writing sample, such as a book chapter, journal article, or work in progress, and names and contact information of three references. Only complete applications will be considered.
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2022

Goldsmiths, University of London (UK:Eng)[]

NB: potential candidates are warmly encouraged to find out why this post is vacant.

  • permanent Lecturer in Black British History. The postholder will convene and lead on Black British History, and teach and research in the field. The successful candidate will have excellent teaching skills and proven teaching and research expertise in the subject areas to be taught.
  • no other information in ad
  • ad expires 17 Mar (posted 1 Mar)

Kings College London (UK:Eng) - Politics and Contemporary History (British Specialism) post-1945[]

[30 Jan] this post seems to have been readvertised with a new closing date: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CWY960/lecturer-in-politics-and-contemporary-history-british-specialism

Manchester Metropolitan University (UK:Eng) - Non-TT, modern[]

  • Fixed term 12 month Lectureship (~VAP) Modern British history, to begin 1 Sept. 2024
  • The successful candidate will be able to deliver research-informed teaching, with a particular focus on Modern Britain, especially Black British history, but also able to contribute more broadly to modern and general core survey courses as required.
  • We are particularly keen to receive applications from those with experience in digital history and humanities who can contribute both in terms of developing digital content, embedding digital and interactive pedagogies in our classroom practice. As we seek to further enhance our provision of authentic assessment and experiential learning, we would welcome applications from those whose experience, in for example in editing, research, project management or the heritage sector, that would allow them to supervise practice-based assessments and internships, as part of our commitment to ensuring that our graduates achieve outstanding outcomes.
  • To apply please submit your CV and Covering Letter via our application portal. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Marcus Morris (Deputy Head of Department) on marcus.morris@mmu.ac.uk
  • deadline: 28 Aug. 2023

Tufts University (USA:MA) - Britain and the World[]

  • tenure-stream historian of Britain and the World in the 19th and 20th centuries, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin 1 Sept. 2023
  • Specialists in all subfields are welcome to apply.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2 in a rotation that includes British history survey courses as well as advanced courses that take a deeper dive into a region within the empire and/or themes such as race, gender, environment, conflict, capital, labor, colonialism, and anti-colonialism. This position offers the opportunity of engagement with the International Relations program, the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora, and other related programs and departments.
  • A PhD in History at time of hire and evidence of strong scholarly accomplishment or potential required; strong teaching experience preferred.
  • Applications should include a letter of application that includes evidence of the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, a CV, a writing sample, and three letters of reference which should be directly uploaded to Interfolio by recommenders. All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/111394. Application letters should be addressed to Professor Alisha Rankin, Search Committee Chair. Please direct questions to Annette Lazzara, Department Administrator, at Annette.lazzara@tufts.edu.
  • review begins 1 Oct. 2022 and continues until position filled
  • Preliminary interviews will be conducted in late October or early November.
  • Has anyone heard any murmurings whether initial interview invitations have gone out? Based on the search's stated timeline, I'd think it must be soon. (21 Oct.)
  • [19 Oct.] First-round interview request, scheduled for following week.

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (USA:AK) - Modern and Empire[]

  • 9 month tenure-track assistant professor of modern Britain and the British Empire to start in August 2023
  • Teaching Load: 2/2 consisting largely of upper division courses and graduate seminars covering British history between the eighteenth and twenty-first centuries
  • Candidates are asked to supply a c.v., a letter of interest, a one-page diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, and the names of three references
  • Review begins immediately [ad posted 20 Oct]
  • [3 Dec] First-round interview request, alongside materials and references.
  • [2 Feb] Invitation to on-campus interview.

University of Birminghan (UK:Eng) - black & asian British history[]

  • Assistant Professor in Black and Asian British History
  • We would especially welcome applicants with existing research focus on the long 19th century–early 20th century and on the Midlands region, including histories of the British Empire and the British World writ large. We particularly invite applications from historians whose research directly links with the Department’s established strengths in social and cultural history, including histories of identities, gender and sexuality, family history, histories of communities, migration and diaspora, memory, and material culture.
  • Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to support and enhance our teaching provision in these areas. In the first year the appointee will teach the first-year module Practising History and the second-year optional module: There is Black in the Union Jack: Black and South Asian British Histories. Other teaching is likely to include contributions to the following modules and programmes: The Making of the Contemporary World: Modern History c.1800 to the Present; Africa and its Diasporas; Group Research; MA in History (e.g. New Directions in Modern British Studies) and the MA in West Midlands History.
  • Deadline: 18 Apr. 2023

University of Cambridge, Peterhouse (UK:Eng) - non-tt, Modern Political[]

  • College Teaching Officer (College Lecturer) in Modern British Political History. The appointment will be for five years from 1st October 2023 and is initially for a fixed term, although funding is being sought to endow the post
  • his is a post suitable for someone with five or more years of experience of employment in higher education conducting both teaching and research in Modern British Political History. The postholder will be an Official Fellow of Peterhouse and, as such, a member of the College’s Governing Body. Service on other committees may be required from time to time.
  • teaching: The postholder will normally be expected to deliver 180 hours p.a. of supervision in the Cambridge Historical Tripos (or a related Tripos, such as History and Politics or History and Modern Languages), of which not more than 60 hours may be delivered (subject to mutual agreement) as an equivalent amount of lecturing (1 supervision hour: 2.5 lecturing hours) for the Faculty of History. The postholder will be expected to direct studies and to assist annually with Admissions interviews. The Historical Tripos is currently being revised and opportunities may exist for the postholder to propose papers for second- or third-year students. The postholder will normally be expected to offer teaching in two or more of the following first-year papers: O7 Modern Britain 1750-, O8 Modern Europe 1789-1914, 011 Twentieth-Century World, and to assist in classes for Historical Thinking. The postholder will have an excellent record of research in Modern British Political History and may have an opportunity to develop a collaboration with the Centre for Geopolitics on a project about the history of the Union since 1880.
  • Applications should include a full CV, including details of teaching and research experience. Candidates should ask two referees who are familiar with their published work and teaching to write to justine.kent@pet.cam.ac.uk
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 8th February to provide two samples of published research articles or chapters for evaluation by the committee. Interviews will take place in Cambridge on Tuesday 21st February,2023.
  • Deadline: 31 Jan. 2023

University College London (UK:Eng) - Modern, non-TT[]

  • 1 year Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Modern British History. The post is available from 1/9/23 to 31/8/23 in the first instance.
  • Teaching:Thinking Postcolonially: Race and Empire in Twentieth Century Britain (HIST0262), Homelessness in London c. 1900-2000 (HIST0696), Empire and its Afterlives in Britain Since 1940 (HIST0362)
  • Deadline: 9 Jul. 2023

University of Edinburgh (UK:Scot) - Scottish, Non-TT[]

  • Lecturer (fixed term, 12 month) in Modern Scottish History.
  • The role requires expertise in any aspect of Modern Scottish History, with a preference for candidates with research and teaching experience in Scottish history since 1900.
  • Deadline: 1 May 2023

University of Exeter (UK:Eng) - 18th C [non-TT][]

  • Lecturer in Eighteenth-Century British History, this fixed-term post is available from December 2022 for 36 months, with a possible renewal for a further 24 months.
  • You will be expected to contribute to delivering research of the highest international quality, drive innovative research and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and expand interdisciplinary collaboration. We are keen to receive applications from candidates with research expertise in any aspect of eighteenth-century British History. This includes innovative areas of disciplinary and interdisciplinary research expertise that consolidates and extends our existing strengths connecting British history with wider global histories, such as the legacies of colonialism, transatlantic history, migration, violence, and conflict. We particularly welcome applications from candidates whose research engages with questions of gender and sexuality, disability, race and/or ethnicity, and adopts decolonizing approaches to dominant paradigms in the history of eighteenth-century Britain. The Department also welcomes applications from candidates with experience or interests in digital humanities.
  • Deadline: 1 Nov. 2022

University of Leicester (UK:Eng) - Non-TT, Modern Social[]

  • Teaching Fellow in British Social History, Full-time, fixed term contract from 01 May 2023 to 30 April 2024
  • In this role you will contribute to the delivery and development of the School’s teaching in British social history including the history of crime in Victorian Britain, in addition to supervising undergraduate dissertations. You will maintain an interest in cutting-edge pedagogical approaches to teaching and incorporating these in to your practice, as well as sharing this practice with colleagues.
  • Deadline: 15 Jan. 2023
  • intend to interview 1 Feb. 2023

University of Manchester (UK:Eng) - Modern [Senior Hire][]

  • Chair in Modern British History, to begin 4 Sept. 2023
  • Applications are sought from candidates who have a proven international reputation in any area of the cultural, political, social and economic history of modern Britain and its relationship to the wider world. Candidates with expertise in any area of Modern British History are encouraged to apply but we particularly welcome applications that map onto one or more of the following History research groups: Race, Roots and Resistance; the Centre for the Cultural History of War; Embodied Emotions; Politics, Institutions and Policy.
  • Deadline: 3 Dec. 2022
  • Rejection received Dec. 18. At least it was over quickly.
  • via twitter the successful candidate
  • A person with one monograph (from 2011) a handful of minor pieces in edited volumes, and a smattering of grant income for a Full Chair?

University of Nottingham (UK:Eng) - Modern Black history pref. Black British[]


University of Nottingham (UK:Eng) - Early Medieval, non-Tt[]

  • Teaching Associate in Early Medieval English history, with particular reference to the age of Bede. This post will be offered on a fixed-term, full-time basis (36.25 hours per week), commencing 1st September 2023 and ending on 31st August 2024
  • Deadline: 31 May 2023

University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - Early Modern[]

  • Associate or recently promoted full professor in Early Modern British History
  • It is our intention to appoint the successful candidate to the inaugural Isobel Haldane Professorship of British History. The department is open to a wide variety of approaches to British history and is looking for a historian who possesses both a broad conception of the field and a willingness to work closely with colleagues and students in different areas of early modern history. They will have a record of innovative research, influential publications, and a deep commitment to teaching both undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Candidates should apply online at http://apply.interfolio.com/113584. Please attach a letter of application, CV, and research and teaching statements of no more than 2,000 words each
  • Review begins: 2 Dec. 2022
    • [June 6] pure curiosity, anyone know if a hire was made for this position?
    • [Sept 25] Apparently not filled. Re-posted in late Aug but still using the same interfolio application. Can't edit them, of course. [edit Sept. 29] Stock rejection. Seems like they forgot to notify anyone. Still don't know if position filled.
    • [Sept 27] Offer made and accepted.

University of North Texas (USA:TX) - Modern/Empire[]

  • Assistant Professorship in the history of Modern Britain/ the British Empire with a thematic specialization in the history of gender and/ or the history of gender and sexuality.
  • Teaching: the successful candidate with teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their field(s) of specialization. An ability to occasionally teach the world history surveys is desirable.
  • A PhD in history or a related field is required by the time of appointment.
  • Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/65567 and be prepared to submit: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, References - List of Names and Contact Information for 3, Diversity Statement
  • Review begins: 1 Dec. 2022
  • [17 Dec] Request for more materials + first round interview.
  • [23 Jan] Finalist notification + invitation to campus.

University of Oslo (Norway) - [non-TT] General[]

  • University Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in British Studies and Literature, Department of Literature, Area Studies, and European Languages, University of Oslo, for the period 1 Jan. 2024 – 31 Dec. 2025.
  • The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to teach courses in British Area Studies, along with secondary responsibilities in British Literature, within the programme for English Literature, American, and British Studies (ENGLABS), including relevant exam work.
  • The position will be focused on teaching introductory courses, such as ENG 1505 British Civilisation (lectures and seminar groups) and ENG 1303 British Literature (seminar groups), as well as additional courses at the BA level, such as ENG2501 British Politics and ENG2502 British History.
  • The successful candidate may also be called upon to teach other courses in British Studies and British Literature, and to supervise master students, subject to the needs of the section. All teaching is in English.
  • Salary: level NOK 534 900 - 636 700 per year, depending on qualifications, as university lecturer. Salary level NOK 615 000 - 714 000 per year, depending on qualifications, as senior lecturer (a PhD is required).
  • Contact information: Head of Department Christine Meklenborg Nilsen: c.m.nilsen@ilos.uio.no. Head of Administration Karina Kleiva: karina.kleiva@ilos.uio.no. HR Adviser Evian Nordstrand: evian.nordstrand@hf.uio.no (for questions on electronic application)
  • Applicants must submit (preferably in pdf format): letter of application describing qualifications, CV, list of publications. Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Diplomas, certificates and other documentation will be requested later.  An interview and a trial lecture will be part of the assessment process.
  • Deadline:  1 Aug. 2023

University of St Andrews (UK:Scot) - [non-TT] Early Modern[]

  • Associate Lecturer (Education Focused) in Early Modern Scottish History, fixed term: 12 months (17 August 2023 to 16 August 2024)
  • You will be a scholar with a growing international reputation in early modern Scottish history (c.1500-1707), and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, to be active in research that strengthens or complements that of the School, and to be capable of teaching the subject to students from a wide range of backgrounds.
  • Informal enquiries can be directed to the Chair of Scottish History, Professor Michael Brown, at mhb@st-andrews.ac.uk, or to the Chair of Modern History, Dr Emily Michelson, at edm21@st-andrews.ac.uk.
  • In addition to the application form, candidates are asked to submit: a covering letter detailing how their previous experience qualifies them for the post; a CV including a list of publications; and the names of three referees. The application must not exceed a total of 10 pages of A4.
  • Deadline: 8 Mar. 2023

University of Warwick (UK:Eng) - Non-TT[]

  • Teaching Fellow in Modern British History, Full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months, to begin 1 Sept. 2023
  • Teaching: HI 180 “Britain in the 20th Century: A Social History”; HI 398 “Crime and Punishment in the Long Nineteenth Century” You will also supervise final-year dissertations and contribute to MA teaching as required.
  • All applications must be accompanied by a CV and a covering letter. Writing samples might be requested from candidates at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process and should not be submitted with the initial application
  • Deadline: 16 Jul. 2023

University of West Alabama (USA:AL) - Open-Rank (TT), British/Irish with Non-Western - starts January 2024[]

Dutch[]

Universiteit van Amsterdam (NDL) - Senior Hire[]

  • Full professorship in Dutch History
  • We are looking for candidates with an excellent track record in the field of Dutch History in a global perspective. With a focus on the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, this professorship focuses on the historicity of current societal questions and on the polyphony and diversity of the Dutch past and its historiography. Affinity with public historical approaches and digital methods is therefore expected.
  • The professor is an engaging teacher who participates in the extensive, Dutch-taught teaching programme of the BA, MA, Research MA (RMA), Master of Education (EduMSc) in History. This includes the MA Public History and various modules in the field of the transnational history of the Netherlands. The professor is able to further develop these educational programmes in collaboration with colleagues
  • The professor is part of the Amsterdam School of Historical Studies (ASH) and initiates, stimulates and develops research into the history of the Netherlands in a global context. The candidate is expected to take a leading, proactive role within the current chair group and research group, the department and the research school, and in research priority areas of the Faculty. In line with recent shifts in perspectives on Dutch history and identity, the professor has a demonstrable expertise in societal research themes such as inequality, gender and/or ecological and spatial history, and is sensitive to polyphonous and inclusive approaches to academic scholarship. The professor plays an active role in identifying and guiding potential PhD candidates and will offer candidates with an underprivileged or non-traditional background appropriate support in this process. Of particular importance is the professor's ability to attract research funding and to encourage and guide others in successfully applying for external funding. In addition, we are looking for candidates who can strengthen existing collaborations with the Humanities Cluster of the KNAW (Huygens, Meertens, IISH, NIOD and NL-Lab), as well as with other cultural partners and institutions in Amsterdam and beyond.
  • You can apply online via the UvA website. Applications in Dutch or English, including a motivation letter, a detailed CV and a list of publications, should be submitted as a single PDF file.
  • Deadline: 13 Mar. 2023

French[]

University of Cambridge (UK:Eng) - Modern, Non-TT[]

  • Temporary, one-year Assistant Professorship in the History of France since c.1815. The post is tenable from 01 September 2023
  • The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar and teacher of post-1815 French History in its European and global context at undergraduate and postgraduate level. It is expected that by the start of the appointment the appointee will hold or be close to completing a doctorate in a relevant field.
  • Deadline: 9 Jun. 2023

University of Wisconsin - Madison (USA:WI) - 19th or 20thC[]

  • Full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor of history of Modern France (19th or 20th century). Thematic field and geographical specialization open.
  • We are especially interested in candidates with a PhD in History (or equivalent) whose research and teaching examine the relationship of their region or specialization to the wider world.
  • The successful applicant will have a PhD in History or equivalent (by the job start date) and will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Modern European history and to work closely with the Center for European Studies.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 17 Oct. 2022
  • Search committee member here: the deadline is indeed 17 October 2022
  • Any news? Zoom invitations sent ?
  • Campus invite, 17 January
  • Position filled

German[]

Queen Mary, University of London (UK:Eng) - Modern[]

  • Lecturer in German History
  • Teaching: The post holder will be expected to deliver high quality teaching and participate in activities to improve student education, welfare, engagement and overall experience. The Lecturer in German History will contribute to the teaching of existing modules in German history, including leading on an UG specialist module in the history of Nazi Germany, and skills training for undergraduate History students.
  • Deadline: 16 Jun. 2023

Technische Universität Dresden (DEU) - Senior Hire[]

Irish[]

University of St. Thomas (USA:TX) - Irish history & culture[]

  • full-time, term faculty member, Assistant Professor of Irish History and Culture, with the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies in the inter-disciplinary Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Global Affairs.
  • The ideal candidate would be able to teach a variety of interdisciplinary courses on aspects of Irish history, politics, and culture. Demonstrated research or teaching experience in the history and politics of Ireland, Britain, and the United Kingdom, International Studies focusing on British and European history and politics, the European Union and current events, or comparative politics would be desirable. The person in this position will conduct service work in support of the Center for Irish Studies and the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Global Affairs. The person in this position also will be involved in promoting student participation in Irish Studies, History, International Studies, and Political Science classes, study abroad, and cultural outreach events.
  • At the time of application, interested candidates should submit: Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; Evidence of teaching effectiveness; A Curriculum Vitae; A Cover Letter; A statement of willingness to support and advance the tenets of Catholic higher education as articulated in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
  • Review begins: 24 Mar. 2023

University of West Alabama (USA:AL) - Open-Rank (TT), British/Irish with Non-Western - starts January 2024[]

Italian[]

Ottoman[]

Unversity of St Andrews (UK:Scot) - non-TT[]

  • 12 month Associate Lectureship (Education Focused) in Ottoman History 1300-1700
  • The position will be held from 15th August 2023 to 14th August 2024
  • Deadline: 20 Mar. 2023
  • Intend to interview 4 April

Russian[]

Clemson University (USA:SC) - 20thC[]

  • tenure-track position in twentieth-century Russian/Soviet/Post-Soviet history at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 15, 2023.
  • The search is open to historians who specialize in the geographic-historical area of the Soviet Union and/or its successor states
  • Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their research and teaching interests fit into the department's M.A. program and new digital history Ph.D. program. Applicants should make electronic submission of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and an article-length writing sample to Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/112839. The committee will conduct interviews via Zoom
  • For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2022
  • [Oct. 25] -- Zoom interview request.
  • Any update?

Kings College London (UK:Eng) - non-TT[]

  • Lecturer in Russian History, tenable for 36 months full-time from 1 September 2023
  • Teaching: second-year undergraduate module Russia in the Age of Anna Karenina and the final-year Special Subject The Culture of Politics in Revolutionary Russia. In addition, you will teach on the first-year module Historical Skills, Sources and Approaches, as well as making contributions to the MA in Modern History.
  • Applications are welcome from candidates with expertise in Russian history of the tsarist, revolutionary or early Soviet period and the ability to teach the modules outlined above. Candidates should have submitted a PhD by the date of appointment.
  • Deadline: 24 Apr. 2023 [check this as wording is unclear]
  • Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in May. The selection process will include a presentation to the interview panel.
  • N. B. this job was not advertised on any of the subject listservs, on jobs.ac.uk or on Twitter. Internal candidate?

Providence College (USA:RI)[]

  • tenure-track assistant professorship in Russian/Soviet history beginning in the fall of 2023.
  • The search is open to any time period and sub-specialty, but we especially welcome applications from candidates whose scholarship and teaching places Russian/Soviet history in a transnational or comparative context (e.g., Eurasia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, etc.)
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 Competence to teach in and help diversify the curriculum of the college’s Development of Western Civilization program as part of the regular 3-3 teaching load is also required. Ability to teach in an interdisciplinary and/or team-teaching environment is desirable.
  • PhD by date of appointment is required
  • Providence College, a Roman Catholic, four-year, liberal arts institution conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission.
  • Letter of application, a CV, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically to https://careers.providence.edu. Letter of application should include a description of research agenda, teaching ability, and approach to inclusive pedagogy.
  • Deadline: 16 Sept. 2022
  • November 6: rejection letter x 1.
  • December 9: rejection letter (Not shortlisted for campus interview)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (USA:NC) - [non-TT][]

  • nine-month full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Russian history for a fixed-term two-year non-renewable appointment beginning August 2023 through May 2025.
  • Area of expertise is open, though we are especially interested in candidates whose research or teaching encompasses ethnic minorities, the non-Russian regions or republics, nationality issues, or imperial borderland histories
  • At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in History in hand and teaching experience at the university level.
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 Candidates should be prepared to teach surveys covering the entirety of Russian history including the post-Soviet period, upper-division courses and seminars in their area of concentration, and lower-division surveys in European history.
  • To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including: Curriculum Vita, Cover Letter, Statement of Diversity and Inclusion, Writing Sample, 3 Professional References (submitted via email), If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category
  • Deadline: 2 Feb. 2023

University of Wisconsin - Madison (USA:WI) - 19th or 20thC[]

  • Full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor of history of the Russian Empire, including its constituent lands and peoples (18th or 19th century).
  • We are especially interested in candidates with a PhD in History (or equivalent) whose research and teaching examine the relationship of their region or specialization to the wider world.
  • The successful applicant will have a PhD in History or equivalent (by the job start date) and will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses on the Russian Empire and to work closely with the Center for Russia, East Europe and Central Asia (CREECA).
  • Deadline: Oct. 31 2022 https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/515355/assistant-professor-of-history
    • Any news ? [Dec 7]
    • rejection letter [dec 8]
    • Zoom interview request [Dec 9]
    • Position filled
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