Medieval Global History Scholar: Silk Road & Diasporas

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2027. The position focuses on medieval Europe (excluding Spain) with expertise in premodern global interconnections, Silk Road contacts, and diasporic medieval populations.

The appointee will teach in the Western Civilization core and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, research, and service. Applicants must have or expect a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. by time of appointment or within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor.
• Some teaching experience in European medieval history, Western civilization, Silk Road, Asia, and/or diasporic medieval populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in medieval Europe (excluding Spain) and related premodern global interconnections.
• Contribute to core curriculum, particularly Western Civilization.
• Engage in research and service to the department, college, and university.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research in medieval Europe

Global history interconnections

Education

Ph.D. in History or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2027. The position focuses on medieval Europe (excluding Spain) with expertise in premodern global interconnections, Silk Road contacts, and diasporic medieval populations.

The appointee will teach in the Western Civilization core and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, research, and service. Applicants must have or expect a Ph.D.