Assistant Professor of Medieval European History

Washington and Lee University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research funding

Mentorship culture

Pre-tenure leave

Job summary

Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Medieval European History (ca. 500–1500). Starting July 2027, the faculty member will teach surveys and upper-level courses and contribute to interdisciplinary programs in Medieval and Renaissance Studies and Law, Justice, and Society.

The position emphasizes scholarship in legal history and geographic areas beyond Britain and France, with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package.

Qualifications

• PhD in the relevant field at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory surveys in medieval European history and the Renaissance.
• Teach intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses related to the applicant’s areas of specialization.
• Contribute to the university’s interdisciplinary Medieval and Renaissance Studies program and the Law, Justice, and Society program.
• Promote a welcoming campus community that recognizes the value of all persons and encourages engaged citizenship through open dialogue.

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Medieval European History

Department: History Department, Washington and Lee University

Location: Lexington, VA

Starting: July 2027

Position Overview

The History Department of Washington and Lee University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Medieval European History (ca. 500 to 1500). Special consideration will be given to candidates whose scholarship and teaching engages with legal history, and who specialize in geographical areas other than Britain and France.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory surveys in medieval European history and the Renaissance.
• Teach intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses related to the applicant’s areas of specialization.
• Contribute to the university’s interdisciplinary Medieval and Renaissance Studies program and the Law, Justice, and Society program.
• Promote a welcoming campus community that recognizes the value of all persons and encourages engaged citizenship through open dialogue.

Salary and Benefits

Expected salary: $88,000 – $96,000. Offers are based on relevant education, experience, tenure status, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Benefits: Comprehensive package designed to support the well‑being of employees and their families, including faculty development through research funding, mentorship culture, and a pre‑tenure leave program.

Qualifications

• PhD in the relevant field at the time of appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‑inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.