Assistant Professor, International/Global History and International Relations

The responsibilities for the position include a 2-2 teaching load (Western University has a semester system). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in modern international/global history, historical international relations, and modern European or Soviet/Russian history, and will participate in the administration of our undergraduate program in International Relations. Participation in graduate supervision and service to the Department, the University, and the profession are also expected.

Academic and/or Clinical Expectations

The successful candidate will demonstrate effectiveness in teaching and a commitment to innovative pedagogy, curriculum development, and mentorship of students. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are also requirements. We are seeking a candidate who is collaborative, collegial and community minded, who is keen to engage in the life of the Department and promote the program in International Relations. Academic event planning and organization experience would be an asset, as would experience with media appearances or interviews. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a regular on campus presence at Western University.

Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required

PhD in History or a closely related field

We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and researching international/global history, historical international relations, and modern European and Soviet/Russian history, whose teaching and research interests complement and enhance existing department strengths. Teaching excellence at the undergraduate level may be demonstrated through a teaching dossier including a teaching statement highlighting previous experience that can include leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, delivering conference presentations or posters, experience as a teaching assistant or course instructor; sample course syllabi (either of courses delivered by the candidate or planned for the future), or other evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities submitted as part of the application.

Compensation Details

Salary range is $50,000 - $55,000

Affirmation Policy Statement

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

To Apply

Application materials should be submitted as a single PDF and must include:

• cover letter addressing how the applicant's expertise fits this position and complements the strengths in the Department of History
• detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae (including a listing of relevant publications)
• a teaching dossier (containing a teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, and examples of innovative teaching or course design)
• complete the "Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form" (https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf)
• names and contact information of three references*

*Please note that we do not require letters of reference for your initial application. However, your listed references should be willing to provide a confidential letter of reference at a later date.

Applications should be sent via email to:

Chair, Department of History
Western University
Lawson Hall, Room 2201
London ON, Canada, N6A 5B8
history-applications@uwo.ca

Existing Vacancy Disclosure Statement (Required)

This position is an existing vacancy.

Mandatory Statements

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communications skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Heidi Van Galen, vangalen@uwo.ca.

Posting Number: SS-HIS-2026-075