Professor of History

UW-Madison College of Letters & Science; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The UW-Madison College of Letters & Science is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of History. This tenure-track position focuses on U.S. political economy and involves conducting innovative research, offering courses, and mentoring students.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in History or a related field and demonstrate excellence in scholarship and teaching. The university values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated evidence of creativity and excellence in research and teaching.
• Ability to foster an inclusive learning and research environment.
• Experience in teaching methods, theories, and sources related to U.S. history.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on politics, state, and economic institutions.
• Offer courses in political economy since the Civil War.
• Provide service to the program and the professional community.

Skills

Research in political economy

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses

Mentoring students

Inclusive learning environment

Education

Ph.D. in History or a related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking outstanding candidates for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in the history of U.S. political economy from the Civil War to the present. The successful candidate will hold the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Chair in the History of American Politics, Institutions, and Political Economy and advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science by delivering evidence‑based, student‑centered teaching and mentoring.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research on the relationship between politics, the state, and economic institutions, including intersections with government, economic, business, labor, or legal history, history of political‑economic thought, and U.S. political economy from transnational or global perspectives.

• Offer undergraduate courses and graduate seminars in political economy since the Civil War, mentor undergraduate and graduate students in methods, theories, and sources, and teach introductory courses covering a broad sweep of U.S./American history.

• Provide service to the program, department, college, university, and the professional community nationally and/or internationally.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in scholarly research and teaching, and the ability to foster an inclusive learning and research environment where all can thrive.

Education

Ph.D. in History or a related field required by the start of appointment.

Compensation

Negotiable – 9 months / ongoing / renewable

Department

College of Letters and Science, Department of History

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and commit to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.