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Albion College (USA:MI) - Africa/Global South[]

Tenure-track assistant professor in global history with specializations in Africa and the Global South, to begin August 2022
The ability to teach transnational, gender, science/medical, and/or environmental topics is highly welcomed.
Teaching Load: 3/3 include an introductory survey in African history as well as mid-level and advanced courses on the Global South and other topics of the instructor’s choosing.. with one course every year contributing to an interdisciplinary program such as a First Year Seminar (FYS) or the Honors Program.
Ph.D. in hand is preferred, but candidates in the final stages of completing the dissertation will be considered.
For consideration, candidates must submit applications to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/91271. A complete application consists of: Cover letter, Current CV, Please include a statement explaining how you foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in your classroom and on campus through your teaching, research and/or service. Course evaluations, sample syllabi, and other evidence of teaching effectiveness, Writing sample or recent publication, Three letters of recommendation, uploaded directly to Interfolio by references
Review begins: 1 Oct. 2021
Any updates? [18 Nov]
[14 October] Zoom Interviews conducted

American University of Paris (FRA)[]

Tenure-track appointment in History at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2022.
The Department seeks to hire a world historian who is also qualified to teach courses in the history of Africa, Asia, or the Middle East (preferably 1500 to present) from a global perspective. Candidates with a specialty in European History from a global perspective may apply as well.
Teaching Load: 6 courses/year
Applications: Please submit your application online ... to include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on the candidate’s approach to teaching history in an international context, a statement of research interests , a writing sample of recent scholarship, three confidential letters of reference
Review begins: 15 Jan. 2022
[Feb 3]: Any news?
[Feb 11]: Preliminary interview invite
[Feb 24]: Any news on campus visits?
[March 2]: Still silence here. Assuming that likely means a no.

Augsburg University (USA:MN) - World & Islamic World[]

full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of History position with expertise in World History and the Islamic World to begin in August 2022.
A Ph.D. in related fields is required. Doctoral candidates will be considered if the doctorate will be completed by July 2022.
Strong candidates will have demonstrated an ability to teach undergraduate courses in history, a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, and research experience.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. during the 2022-2023 academic year.
To apply for this position, go online at http://www.augsburg.edu/hr and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial copy of graduate transcript, statement of teaching intent (including list of courses taught), and a statement of research interests. The cover letter should include a description of applicant's interest in teaching a diverse student body as well as an explanation of how applicant's qualifications and experiences would contribute to advancing Augsburg University's mission. As part of the online application process, you will be asked to provide the names of three professional references, ideally at least one of whom can address your teaching or teaching potential. If your application advances, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your reference
For full consideration: 15 Nov. 2021
Any updates on zoom interviews? [29 Nov]
[6 Dec]: Invited for Zoom interview.

Bath Spa University (UK:Eng) - Global Histories[]

Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in Global Histories
You will bring your expertise from a wide range of specialist fields – the history of empires and colonialism or migration history, for example, and of specific geographic regions – to the development of global perspectives across our progammes, informing and shaping our work in more domestic contexts, public history and the value of historical understanding in the contemporary world. You will also be expected to contribute to the teaching of Politics and International Relations.
For further information or to apply on-line please visit the Bath Spa University jobs page at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/current-vacancies-at-bath-spa/. Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.
Deadline: 25 Apr. 2022

Intend to interview 13 or 20 May
Rejection mail [May 5th]

California State University, Los Angeles (USA:CA) - pref. early modern[]

Assistant Professor of World History
Research specialization connected to early modern world history preferred (1400 to 1800 CE). Other specializations in world history will also be considered.
Deadline: not stated in ad. *Deadline for full consideration, per ad on Indeed.com, is January 10, 2022.

[20 Jan] Any word? - just confirmation that my application was received. It's still really early to hear back, based on other timelines
[29 Jan] Invited for Zoom interview to take place Feb 7-15
[23 Feb] any updates after interviews?

DeSales University (USA:PA) - [non-TT] Modern (19th-21st centuries) Global or Non-Western History[]

full-time non-tenure position as Assistant Professor of History to begin August 2022
This is a non-tenure full-time position. Successful applicants can take advantage of extended long-term contracts with the possibility of conversion to tenure in the distant future
The candidate should have scholarly specialization and teaching expertise in Modern (19th-21st centuries) Global or Non-Western History (African or Asian preferred)
Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in and qualification for the position, a diversity and inclusion statement, curriculum vitae, three professional letters of reference, and photocopies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required, if hired) to: Search Committee for Assistant Professor of History c/o Ms. Maryanne Charlton Administrative Assistant Division of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences DeSales University 2755 Station Avenue Center Valley, PA 18034-9568 - Electronic submissions should be emailed to Maryanne.Charlton@desales.edu. In the subject line of the email, please only include your Last Name – History
DeSales is a Catholic, Salesian institution
Review begins: 5 Nov. 2021

Idaho State University (USA:ID) Adjunct Pool: World History and/or Pre-Modern Europe[]

posted without a link to the original job advert. Please always include a link to the advert when posting jobs. AFII (talk)

The History Department at Idaho State University is seeking to expand its adjunct pool for the Fall 2022 semester.
We are especially interested in instructors who can teach introductory-level World History and Pre-Modern European History, but we welcome applicants who can also teach thematic upper-division courses in these areas.
These courses will be offered asynchronously online using the Moodle LMS. Our courses run on one of two schedules: 16-week (mid-August to December) or accelerated 8-week (mid-October to December).
Preference for applicants with a PhD, but MA applicants will be considered. Salary range per class is $4,200 - $4,900, depending on rank and experience.
Interested applicants should send a CV and a sample syllabus to the ISU History Department: histdept@isu.edu. Applicants should be prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Review begins: March 1, 2022

Lehigh University (USA:PA) - Transnational[]

Lawrence Henry Gipson Chair in Transnational History. This will be a tenured appointment with highly competitive compensation and research funding at the rank of Professor or advanced Associate Professor
To apply, please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a chapter or article-length writing sample, and complete contact information for three references to Academic Jobs Online. At a later stage of the search, candidates will be asked to provide letters of recommendation, further evidence of scholarship, evidence of teaching excellence, a research statement, and a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Review begins: 7 Jan. 2022

Anyone contacted for this position yet (Jan 24)?
Anyone contacted for this position yet (March 1)? x3

Northern Michigan University (USA:MI) Asian & World[]

Tenure track Assistant Professor of Asian and World History
Teaching Load: 12 credits/year Teaching responsibilities include both halves of the World History survey, HS 130: Globalization and You, History of Asia, historical methodology and historiography, and courses developed in the candidate's specialty
Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 10 Dec.

crossposted to Asian_History_2021-22

Saint Leo University (USA:FL)[]

9 months Assistant Professor in History with a focus on the modern world
Candidates with secondary specializations in the Atlantic World or the Global South are encouraged to apply, as are individuals specializing in gender, race, or environmental history
Teaching Load: 12 credit hours he successful applicant will be expected to teach both sections of Western Civilization and a course on immigration
Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 6 Jan 2022

SOAS University of London (UK:Eng) - Diaspora History[]

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (asst/assoc prof) in Diaspora History
The School of History, Religions and Philosophies invites applications for the post of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Diaspora History starting in September 2022. This position is part of our strategic initiative to strengthen the departmental profile. The successful candidate will pursue transnational, transregional and interdisciplinary approaches to historical research and contribute to a research focus around the themes of migration, diaspora and environment.
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please click the apply button and complete the online application form, including your supporting statement (no more than 2000 words, max) updated CV, two publications and a list of your publications. You can find further information in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Deadline: 30 Jan. 2021
Interviews will provisionally be Mid-February 2022 - tbc (via Video conferencing)

Southwestern Oklahoma State University: Assistant Professor of World History[]

Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of World History.
Teaching responsibilities include regular instruction of our core curriculum courses in World History as well as upper-level courses in non-American history within the history and history education majors.
Field of specialization is open; we are especially interested in candidates who have a primary specialization in a non-western field with a secondary in Europe. Experience teaching virtually is desirable.
Additional responsibilities include student advising, scholarly activity, and service to the department, university, and community. Demonstrable desire to work with students in areas of research and service.
Responsibilities will include a 4/4 teaching load. We offer generous employee benefits, including pension and family tuition.
Deadline: Until filled, but will begin reviewing in January 2022
Zoom interview scheduled (10 February 2022) x2
Invitation for campus interview

Sterling College (USA:KS) - World History[]

Teach a variety of courses in world history, including world history survey courses, European history courses, non-Western history courses, and research methods.
Supervise student senior thesis projects.
Work with Sterling College Teacher Education and history faculty to maintain Kansas State Board of Education accreditation.
Opportunity to teach in the interdisciplinary honors program.
Advise current students and recruit prospective students.
Participate in faculty governance.
All SC employees are expected to demonstrate a strong and articulate Christian faith, to model and mentor students in servant leadership and in the integration of faith into every aspect of life and learning.
Ph.D. preferred; specialization in a non-US area preferred.
Salary and rank will be determined by credentials and experience applied to an established faculty salary scale and accompanying benefits.
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. [Posted 5/20/2022.]

University of British Columbia (CAN) -pre-1500[]

full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching in global history before 1500, with an expected start date of 1 July 2022
Fields and geographical specializations are open, but preference will be given to approaches that connect regions rather than perpetuate historical and historiographical insularity. Experience and expertise in auxiliary disciplines such as digital humanities or archaeology would be assets, but are not required.
Teaching: six 3-credit courses over the academic year - In addition to offering upper-division courses within their area of specialization, the successful candidate will teach the lower division undergraduate course in global history before 1500
Applicants should apply only through the History Department’s Internal Resources website at https://hist.air.arts.ubc.ca/6092-2-gh-jr3026/ Applicants should upload, in the following order, collated into a single PDF file: a cover letter or letter of application; a curriculum vitae; a brief statement identifying the applicant’s experience working with a diverse student body, and contributions, or potential contributions, to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion within the university and beyond; a sample syllabus; evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations or peer reviews); a sample publication
Review begins: 1 Sept. 2021
- Rejection letter 16 Nov. 2021

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

Temporary Assistant Professor in World History. The post will be for one year, from 1 October 2022.
There may be a preference for a specialist in South Asia
Teaching: Part I (including relevant new Outline papers) of the undergraduate Historical Tripos and will contribute to classes and training in the MPhil in World History. They should be willing to supervise final year undergraduate and MPhil dissertations
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit : http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/33818 Please ensure you upload any extra documents required, including a CV, cover letter and a writing sample of up to 10,000 words.
Deadline: 30 Mar. 2022

University College Dublin (IRL) - Non-TT, since 1750.[]

temporary Lecturer/Assistant Professor to a 4 year, fixed term post in global history since c. 1750
The School particularly welcomes applications from global historians working on one or more of the following themes: race, gender, environment, capital, labour, colonialism and anti-colonialism, and religion; and with a focus on one of the following regions in their global context, including knowledge of relevant languages for research: Africa, Latin America, East Asia, and South Asia.
Deadline: 11 feb. 2022

University of Hong Kong (CHN) - World & Digital [non-TT][]

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Global History and Digital History with an emphasis on the history of Europe and/or the History of Hong Kong, to begin 1 Aug. 2022
on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal and with consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract.
We especially welcome applicants with expertise in digital history able to teach courses for the history programme (in the applicant’s area of specialization), and in the recently established Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Digital Technologies programme in the Faculty of Arts. Areas of specialization in continental European history or the history of Hong Kong will be especially welcome.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload a letter of application, a C.V., a writing sample of scholarly work, evidence of teaching ability (e.g. sample syllabi, student teaching evaluations). Applicants should also arrange three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent by their referees to sohappt@hku.hk.
Review begins: 16 Jan 2022 with a hard deadline of 30 Jun. 2022
[4 Mar.] - Any word?

University of Houston-Victoria (USA:TX) - Latin American, Mexican American, Atlantic World, Indigenous, or Colonial American History - [Non-TT:VAP][]

Go to Open Field or Mixed Hire History 2021-22#University of Houston - Victoria .28USA:TX.29 - Latin American.2C Mexican American.2C Atlantic World.2C Indigenous.2C or Colonial American History - .5BNon-TT:VAP.5D

University of Pittsburgh at Bradford - International/Global History[]

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is currently seeking a full-time assistant professor of International/Global History (tenure-track) in the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences, beginning Fall 2022.
Requirements: Ph.D. or ABD (degree completion date required) in International/Global History or a closely related field, with a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates. Scholarship, advising, and service activities are required. Experience teaching at the university or collegiate level is required.
Responsibilities: Applicants must be able to teach 12 credits per semester in International/Global History at the undergraduate level. Current courses in the curriculum include Global History, period courses in European History, World War I, World War II, the Global Cold War, and Colonial Empires in the Modern World. The successful candidate will be expected to develop upper-level course offerings in international/global history, including in areas such as the history of international relations, history of global cultures and intercultural relations, transnationalism, peace, and conflict studies, which will contribute to the History/Political Science and International Affairs majors. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience. Candidates experienced in working with college students from diverse backgrounds and applied experience in the field of expertise are encouraged to apply.
Apply online at: https://www.join.pitt.edu/. Please submit a letter of application; C.V.; statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of experience working with students of diverse backgrounds; and contact information for five professional references, including their name, title, email address, phone number, and their relation to the candidate. Review of complete applications will begin January 3, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.
Required Attachments Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, Other (see posting for additional details)
[15 Dec] This seems like it might be an inside hire. Anyone know?
Jan24 - I'm not sure, but I threw my hat in. Any updates?
23 Feb - any word on this?
Checked portal - "Candidate no longer under consideration"
25 Feb - Zoom meeting; 28 Feb - portal status changed to "candidate no longer under consideration." No email sent. "There can be only one!"
- Wait, no direct email rejection even after a zoom interview? Rude.
  - Yeah, disappointing but I think increasingly common. It adds more soul-crushing pressure to the entire process. :)

University of Salford (UK:Eng) - International, pref. political[]

Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in International History
The successful candidate will be expected to help develop the study of politics and contemporary history within the Directorate. This will include delivering high-quality teaching material across a range of modules and contributing to the ongoing development and organisation of politics and contemporary history programmes and interdisciplinary links across the School. You may also be asked to contribute to the academic management of programmes, including acting as a programme and/or module leader. In particular, the candidate will be expected to teach and supervise politics and contemporary history students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including on our MA programmes by distance learning programmes, delivering both core modules in international political history and developing more specialist modules in intelligence studies.
Deadline: 26 Jun. 2022

University of South Florida, Tampa (USA:FL)[]

9-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the history of the British Empire (19th-20th centuries).
See full posting (link above) at European_History_2021-22

University of Tennessee - Knoxville (USA:TN) - [Non-TT] world + history of science[]

Lecturer with teaching and research expertise in the history of science, medicine, and/or technology in Asia.
Teaching Load: a total of six courses in fall 2022 and spring 2023, three per semester, with no additional service expectation. The teaching assignment for fall 2022 will be two sections of a pre-1500 world history survey and one section of a lower division course on SMT in world perspective, antiquity to the present. The assignment for spring 2023 will be two sections of a pre-1500 world history survey and one class in SMT, topic open.
Deadline: 31 May 2022

University of Waikato (New Zealand)[]

NB: as of 3 Nov. the university job site is experiencing difficulties "Please note the advertisements and position descriptions for our vacancies are currently unable to be viewed, please email [Application Assistance|hrm@waikato.ac.nz] to request copies of these documents. We apologise for any inconvenience."

Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in History
Applications are especially welcome from historians early in their academic careers and with expertise in America, Europe, Africa or Asia, that complements and adds to the Programmes current areas of expertise (particularly Indigenous Histories, Oral History, Pacific History, Historical Theory and Method).
Applications due 10 December 2021

Ancient/Premodern[]

Atlantic[]

Loyola University - New Orleans (USA:LA) - Digital Humanities or Atlantic World [Non-TT][]

Full time visiting assistant professor of Digital Humanities and/or Atlantic World History. Applicants must be able to teach a variety of in the field and courses relevant to the applicant’s area of expertise
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Mark Fernandez, Chair, Department of History, Loyola University New Orleans at mffernan@loyno.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled - job posted 14 Mar. 2022

Sam Houston State University (USA/TX) - Slavery[]

Assistant Professor in the history of slavery, to begin Fall 2022.
We seek an historian who specializes in slavery in the Atlantic World, and whose scholarship and teaching foregrounds the lived experiences of enslaved persons. The department is especially interested in candidates whose work maps onto one or more of the thematic tracks organizing the department’s M.A. program: (1) Rights & Identity; (2) War & Violence; and (3) Encounters & Exchanges.
Teaching Load 3/3 The successful candidate will be expected to teach the first half of the United States history survey, as well as upper-division courses and graduate seminars in the history of slavery
To apply, upload a letter of application to the site https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/28763, addressed to Dr. Bernadette Pruitt, Chair of the History of Slavery Search Committee; a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all post-secondary education will be required of all finalists prior to on-campus interviews); a diversity and inclusion statement, specifically addressing your qualifications and strategy for engaging all students at SHSU; a writing sample of chapter length; one sample syllabus for an upper-division course on slavery; and three letters of recommendation. Upload the syllabus to the Teaching Portfolio link. If a candidate has not completed the doctorate, one letter must be from the candidate’s advisor, addressing the state of the dissertation and anticipated defense date
Review begins: 3 Jan. 2022 and continues until position filled

University of Denver (USA:CO) - Black Diaspora (1600-1800)[]

tenure-track appointment in the history of the Black Diaspora in the Americas (1600-1800). The appointment for this position is intended to begin in September 2022
We are particularly interested in scholars whose research is engaged with the early Atlantic world.
Teaching: Although our department allows faculty to create course rosters focused on their teaching interests, we hope to attract applicants who are excited to teach courses in early North American history
Please include the following documents with your application: 1. CV, 2. Letter of Application, 3. Writing Sample, 4. Teaching Portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and list of proposed courses), 5. Diversity Statement - Candidates can view DU’s DEI Strategic Plan for the College of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences here Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan for CAHSS (du.edu), 6. Letters of Recommendation. Please provide names and information of the three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested once your application is submitted.
Deadline: 4pm MST 8 Oct. 2021
Position on hold as of 30 Nov. 2021 - applicants will need to reapply

Young Harris College (USA:GA)[]

tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with a focus on the Atlantic World beginning August 1, 2022
In keeping with the department’s increasing focus on interdisciplinary studies and global history, the candidate’s research and teaching interests should speak to global contexts and demonstrate the ability to provide a comparative perspective of the intersection among Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The Department is open to expertise in all themes, including (but not exclusively) histories of race, gender, and sexuality, and histories of trans-Atlantic slavery, migration, religion, trade, and empire. Additional credentials in philosophy and/or religious studies are preferred but not mandatory.
Candidates must possess a PhD in History or a related field that demonstrates expertise of the Atlantic World by the time of appointment.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy. The candidate selected for the position will be required to provide official transcripts prior to appointment. The selected candidate must also successfully pass a background check.
Review begins: 15 Oct. 2021

applied [x1]
(Nov 15) Any news on this?
Search concluded in Dec.

Environmental[]

See Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented History

Global South[]

Lancaster University (UK:Eng)[]

Lecturer in the History of the Global South
The Department wishes to attract the an innovative academic working on the history of the Global South. We will be particularly interested in people who specialise in one or more of: East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, or Latin America who can place an emphasis on the cultures and agency embedded in contexts of the colonial or post-colonial worlds. You should have an excellent profile in teaching and research as well as concrete plans for future projects and outputs.
deadline: 16 May 2022

Thomas More College (USA:KY)[]

tenure-track assistant professor whose primary focus is an area of the Global South (Asia, Africa, or Latin America, Transnational, or World History) with appropriate minor fields starting August 2022
Teaching Load: 4/4 which may include teaching the introductory world history sequences, upper-level courses in the area of specialty, and be an active participant in our First Year Experience.
A letter of application, CV, a teaching statement, writing sample (no longer than an article or dissertation/book chapter), and three letters of recommendation (sent separately) must be submitted via email to: hr@thomasmore.edu.
Deadline: not stated in ad, ad closes 29 Nov. 2021

[Mar. 4] Any word on this?

SUNY Stony Brook (USA:NY)[]

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the history of transregional interconnections in the Global South (non-Western world), with a focus on Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Candidates should have at least two regions represented in their research.
The time period is open, and preference will be given to scholars of themes including but not limited to: free, unfree, and precarious labor (such as slavery or indentureship), economic and commodity histories, migration, diaspora, gender and sexuality, family, law, racialization and/or ethnogenesis, and borderlands.
The successful candidate will contribute to one or more of the Department’s thematic clusters: Global connections, empire, capitalism; Health, science, environment; Race, citizenship, migration; Religion, gender, cultural identity; States, nations, political cultures. https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/history/grad/themes.html
PhD from an accredited institution with specialization in History or a related field should be in hand by the employment start date (January 2023).
Required: Candidates should work in at least one non-European language and archive.
Preferred: 1) The Department’s preference is for scholarship using interdisciplinary and innovative methods including but not limited to material culture analysis, digital humanities, oral histories, and quantitative research. 2) Evidence of use of such methods in undergraduate and graduate teaching will also be prioritized.
A completed initial application will include: Letter of interest, CV, Writing sample (chapter or journal article of 25-40 pages), List of three references with e-mail contact information. Only references of shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide a research statement and teaching statement with sample syllabus. The Department expects to conduct remote interviews with shortlisted candidates and host finalists on campus in Spring 2022.
review begins March 1, accepting applications through May 1

Islamic[]

Central Washington University (USA:CT) - (job ID 4528) Pre-1500 Islamicate World[]

tenure track hisotry faculty position of the Islamicate world prior to 1500, to start September (fall quarter) 2022.
geographic, religious, linguistic, and thematic specializations are open.
will teach cross-listed courses in the Africana and Black Studies program.
opportunity to contribute to cross-listed courses in other interdisciplinary programs possible (such as Women and Gender Studies)
candidates who can teach introductory world history (pre-1500), cross-cultural, or borderlands classes are particularly welcomed.
direct questions to Dr. Roxanne Easley, search chair: roxanne.easley@cwu.edu
Deadline: 3 January 2022
- Jan 10: Application review has begun.
- Jan 27: Human Resources and the Dean are evaluating the pool of candidates that met job add qualifications.
- Feb 13: 12 candidates invited for zoom interviews.
- March 3: 4 candidates invited for virtual campus visits.
- March 21: Position offered and accepted.

Central Connecticut State University (USA:CT)[]

tenure-track historian of the Islamic World to join the faculty beginning in the fall semester 2022.
The candidate’s geographical and temporal specialty is open.
Teaching: Each semester, the successful candidate will teach a combination of general education courses, including a survey of Middle Eastern or Islamic World history, and upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses in their field of specialization. The successful candidate will also contribute to the B.A. and M.S. in International Studies and the Minor in Middle Eastern Studies.
To begin the application process, please visit the CCSU HR Job Opportunities at https://www.ccsu.edu/hr/faculty-management-admin.html. Select the job advertisement for [C21-113] Assistant Professor, History of the Islamic World and click on the Apply button and submit the following documents: Cover Letter describing how the applicant meets all required qualifications for the position; Curriculum vitae; Three letters of reference and contact information from individuals who can speak to the specific qualifications required for the position. References will not be contacted unless a candidate has been chosen as a position finalist, and the candidate will be notified if references are contacted.; Full-text example of a research-based scholarly work; finalists may be asked to submit additional scholarly materials; Unofficial transcripts. Note: Candidates uploading additional materials must combine all documents into one PDF file. For further assistance, please email gabriela.s.flores-erazo@ccsu.edu.
Deadline: 12 Jan. 2021
Contacted for letters and teaching docs. [February 9] x2
Updates? (Feb 28)
Contacted for a Zoom interview (March 2)
Anyone heard from them since the Zoom interviews?
Campus visits completed by first week of April. Any news?

Columbia University (USA:NY) - pref. western Asia[]

tenure-track assistant professor as the Richard W. Bulliet Chair of Islamic History, to begin 1 Jul. 2022
We especially seek scholars focusing on the history of western Asia, during the 10th-15th centuries CE, working primarily in Persian and/or Arabic.
Teaching: The candidate will be expected to teach undergraduates and graduate students while also contributing to the general curriculum of the department and the Core curriculum of the College
All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system (apply.interfolio.com/94886). Please upload the following required materials: 1) a cover letter of application, 2) CV (including language proficiency and teaching experience), 3) a statement of research interests, 4) two reference letters, and 5) a chapter or article length writing sample (35 pp. max).
Review begins: 5 Nov. 2021 and continues until position filled.

(Dec. 13) any word on interviews?
01/31: updates?

Durham University (UK:Eng)[]

Assistant Professor of History c.950-c.1250 (CE)
with a focus upon the Islamicate World (including North Africa, Sicily and al-Andalus, the Levant, Arabian Peninsula, Iran, Khorosan and northern India). We particularly want to hear from applicants whose work will complement and expand the department’s current strengths. Applications from historians whose research draws connections between multiple geographical regions or takes a transcultural approach within the Islamicate World and with neighbouring cultures, and who share the department’s commitment to decolonising the curriculum, are therefore especially encouraged.
deadline: 26 Jan. 2022

Harvard University (USA:MA) - Medieval Islamic[]

full-time, tenure-track appointment with the rank of assistant professor in Medieval Islamic History, to begin 1 Sept. 2022
We welcome applicants who specialize in the medieval period (600-1500) and in various subfields, including (but not limited to) cultural history, digital humanities, economic history, gender history, intellectual history, legal history, political history, and social history.
PhD must be in hand by 15 Dec. 2021
Teaching: The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including teaching general surveys of Islamic history in the medieval period (600-1500), and will have an excellent reading knowledge of Arabic, Persian or Turkish and the ability to guide graduate students in the reading of primary sources in at least one of these languages.
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/10505) 1. Cover letter, 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Teaching/advising statement (describing teaching philosophy and practices) 4. Research statement 5. One writing sample of max. 35 pages. 6. The names of three references whom the search committee may contact. 7. Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.
Deadline: 15 Oct. 2021
Rejection letter [February 9]

Medieval[]

University of Edinburgh (UK:Scot)[]

Lecturer (~asst/assoc prof) in Global Medieval History, to begin 2 Sept. 2022
Area and period are open, expertise in quantitative methods is desirable. They will have a track record of producing internationally excellent research on any aspect of global medieval history.
Teaching: The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in global medieval history and contribute to teaching and team teaching across all levels of the curriculum, including pre-honours, honours and MSc level courses, as appropriate.
Deadline: 4 Dec. 2021

Mediterranean[]

Modern[]

Athabasca University (CAN) - Non-Western][]

tenure-track position in Modern Non-Western/Global History at the rank of Assistant Professor, anticipated November 2021
The successful candidate will expand the geographic breadth of our undergraduate modern history courses beyond Europe and North America. Having a research specialty in the modern history of a non-Western area or areas is an asset.
Candidates must have a PhD in History. All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Teaching: While creating courses in their teaching specialty, the candidate will also coordinate and revise a suite of existing online courses based on the needs of the program. There is the possibility of graduate teaching through the Master of Arts in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Evidence of scholarly output and research productivity as well as proof of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level is required. Familiarity with online systems of education is preferred. Experience in graduate teaching will also be considered an asset.
Please apply directly on this link: https://athabascau.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=2223 For further information regarding this position, please contact Mark A. McCutcheon, Chair of the Centre for Humanities, at +1-833-850-8202 or via email: mccutcheon@athabascau.ca
Deadline: not stated in ad [ad posted, 3 Sept. 2021]
Contacted for a remote interview (Oct 7)

University of Leeds (UK:Eng) - 20th C[]

Lecturer in Twentieth-Century International History
We are looking to appoint someone whose expertise will help us to build on and expand our existing strengths as we diversify our curricula, and offer cutting-edge research and research-led teaching on twentieth-century international history for the period before 1945. You will have a PhD or equivalent relevant experience in History or a cognate discipline, and relevant teaching experience.
Teaching: In your role, you will carry out research and teaching in twentieth-century international history before 1945. You can expect to teach at all levels of the undergraduate programme. You will take the lead in developing new and innovative teaching relating to your research expertise, both through the development of your own portfolio of modules and via contributions to existing team-taught courses and programmes. You will contribute to all our undergraduate programmes, with a particular focus on the BA International History and Politics programme. You will contribute to relevant MA programmes, including the MA in Modern History. You will supervise research students and take on appropriate administrative duties within the School, Faculty and University.
Deadline: 6 Feb. 2022
(Early March 2022) Interview.

University of Leicester (UK:Eng) - Urban Global / Imperial History [non-TT][]

Lecturer in Urban Global / Imperial History - Full time, fixed term contract from 1st October 2022 to 30 September 2025
we would be particularly interested in applications from candidates whose research sits broadly in the field of urban history but is informed by wider perspectives from black/Asian histories &/or histories of sexuality/the environment.
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 for Black History/Women’s History and/or LBGTQ+ History months.
Deadline: 7 Aug. 2022

We anticipate that interviews will take place during week commencing 15 August 2022

University of Manitoba (CAN)[]

Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Modern World History, to begin 1 Jul. 2022
Preference will be for a scholar of world history with demonstrated expertise and interest in the intersection of histories of capitalism, colonialism, and decolonization and/or race, slavery, migration, gender and sexuality.
Teaching: The successful candidate must be both able and willing to teach Modern World history courses at the introductory and advanced levels. Teaching responsibilities include core introductory courses in Modern World History at the 1000 and 2000-level, as well as upper-level and graduate-level course offerings.
Applications for this position must include: a letter of application, including a statement of how the candidate will contribute to equity and diversity within the Department, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier, and an article or chapter-length writing sample. As well, three confidential letters of reference must be received directly from the applicant's referees via email.
Deadline: 31 Dec. 2021

[4 March] Did anyone hear back from this one?