"Assistant Professor of Modern European History, Urban History"

Fordham University solicits applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the urban history of modern Europe, with a preference for candidates who work on issues related to migration, the environment, and/or cultural diversity in the history of towns and cities in any area of Europe, including southern, western, central, and eastern Europe, in the 19th and/or 20th centuries. The position, based at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus, will start in Fall 2026. In addition to being an early career scholar of high caliber, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute actively to the Department of History's undergraduate and graduate programs, teach survey and upper-level courses, and teach in and work regularly with Fordham’s Urban Studies Program.

The Department of History is committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive educational environment and to supporting the success and well-being of students and colleagues of all backgrounds.

Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a writing sample, names and emails of three references, and a teaching portfolio (consisting of sample syllabi and a teaching statement). All of these materials should be submitted through Interfolio by 1 December 2025. The successful candidate should have the PhD in hand by August 2026. Questions should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. David Hamlin (hamlin@fordham.edu).