"Assistant/Associate Professor of Medieval History (1100-1500) - Fall 2026"

Description

The Department of History at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track professor of medieval history (1100-1500) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to begin August 1, 2026.

This position will include interdisciplinary exchange on campus related to our partnership with affiliated departments through the Marco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. The teaching load is 2/2. The candidate’s teaching responsibilities include the Western Civilization survey as well as upper-level and graduate courses that complement the department’s current offerings.

UTK is a land-grant university and values engaged forms of research/scholarship/creative activity, teaching and service, and considers evidence of these commitments in the records of applicants.

The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta and the Great Smoky Mountains.

The University is beginning a next-level initiative aimed both at substantially elevating the University's national reputation for impactful research, scholarship, and creative activity and at assembling a roster of faculty committed to delivering one of the nation's best educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. The position requires an active research agenda and evidence of teaching effectiveness. While all subfields and methodologies are eligible, training and/or experience in digital history is particularly welcome. Incoming Assistant Professors must have plans for the publication of their first book. Associate Professors must have a book published with a suitable press, demonstrable teaching excellence in their area(s) of specialization, and a strong record of service.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, and a brief writing sample (25-30 pages). Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Materials should be uploaded to http://apply.interfolio.com/170495. Please direct all inquiries to Matthew Bryan Gillis, search chair: mgillis1@utk.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

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