"Assistant Professor: Modern European History - JPF04119"

Assistant Professor: Modern European History

Job #JPF04119

HISTORY / Arts and Humanities / UC San Diego

Position Overview

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Salary Range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $78,200-$101,400. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

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The base salary range for this position is $78,200 - $101,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay (i.e., a salary higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

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Application Window

Open date: November 5, 2024

Most recent review date: Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of History in the School of Arts & Humanities at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in 19th/20th Century Modern European History (excluding Central European, including Russian-Soviet History).

Research focus should be located in one or more geographical locations and ideally should connect Europe with other parts of the world by drawing on transnational, comparative, or global frameworks. The Department is especially interested in candidates whose work emphasizes:

The history of colonialism and imperialism

The transnational history of knowledge and science

The history of minorities, migration/displacement, and cross-cultural interactions

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Responsibilities: Active research, graduate supervision, classroom teaching at all levels, and department and university service.

We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment and ability to serve the needs of traditionally underrepresented communities in higher education. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in Modern European History.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required at Time of Application)

Must be ABD (All But Dissertation) in History or a related discipline.

Additional Qualifications (Required at Time of Start)

Must possess a PhD in History or a related discipline by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Scholars whose research focuses on Modern European History in a transnational, comparative, or global context are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Writing Sample – Approximately 10,000 words.

Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity Site for more information.

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Research (Optional)

Miscellaneous / Additional Documents (Optional)

Reference Requirements

3 letters of reference required at the time of application.

Apply link: UCSD Application Portal

Help contact: ltamayo@ucsd.edu

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“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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Job Location

San Diego, CA