Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Transnational Modern European History

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in transnational modern European history from 1789-1989. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and contribute to research in international history, fostering a commitment to inclusivity and excellence in scholarship.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to research, teaching, and mentoring.
• Values inclusivity and excellence in scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses, including international relations.
• Conduct research in transnational modern European history.

Skills

Research

Teaching

Mentoring

Inclusivity

Scholarship

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Transnational Modern European History

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Job Overview

The Department of History at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in transnational modern Europe (1789-1989), including international history and/or the study of historical processes, institutions, or subjects beyond the sovereign nation-state framework. Applications are welcomed from junior scholars focusing on any European region except the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, including a regular lecture on the history of international relations, vital for Penn’s International Relations major. A Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment.

Qualifications and Application Process

• Strong commitment to research, teaching, and mentoring.
• Values inclusivity and excellence in scholarship.
• Application materials: cover letter, CV, writing sample, and three recommendation letters (with abstracts if part of larger projects).
• Application deadline: November 15, 2024. Review begins immediately after and continues until filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.