Assistant Professor: Modern European History

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $78,200-$101,400.
The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t1.pdf].
The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $78,200 -$101,400.
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html

Application Window

Open date: November 5, 2024

Next review date: Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of History in the School of Arts & Humanities at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in 19th/20th Century Modern European History (excluding Central European, including Russian-Soviet History). Research focus should be located in one or more geographical locations and ideally should connect Europe with other parts of the world by drawing on transnational, comparative, or global frameworks. The Department is especially interested in a thematic emphasis on the history of colonialism and imperialism, on the transnational history of knowledge and science, or on the history of minorities, migration/displacement and cross-cultural interactions.

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025. Duties include active research, graduate supervision, classroom teaching at all levels, and department and university service. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment and ability to serve the needs of traditionally underrepresented communities in higher education. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in Modern European History.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Must be ABD in History or related discipline.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Must possess a PhD in History or related discipline by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Scholars whose research focuses on Modern European History in a transnational, comparative, or global context are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample - Writing sample of approximately 10,000 words.
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

3 letters of recommendation are required at the time of application.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04119

Help contact: ltamayo@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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Job location

San Diego, CA

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