Tenure-Track Historian, Modern U.S. History

Columbia University in the City of New York; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University invites applications for an assistant professor specializing in the political, intellectual, and/or economic history of the United States in the late 19th and/or 20th century. The position includes teaching graduate and undergraduate courses and participation in Columbia’s Core Curriculum.

The successful candidate will show evidence of innovative scholarship, have teaching and advising experience, and must have PhD by July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD required at the time of appointment.
• Cover letter explaining research and teaching interests and plans for future research.
• Contact information for three referees (who may be asked to upload letters).

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in US history.
• Contribute to Columbia’s Core Curriculum and advise students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Advising experience

Innovative scholarship

Education

PhD in History

Job description

Columbia University invites applications for an assistant professor specializing in the political, intellectual, and/or economic history of the United States in the late 19th and/or 20th century. The position includes teaching graduate and undergraduate courses and participation in Columbia’s Core Curriculum.

The successful candidate will show evidence of innovative scholarship, have teaching and advising experience, and must have PhD by July 1, 2027.