"Associate Professor, History of Gender and Sexuality in 20th Century US"

Posted: 21-Jan-26

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Salary Details: $120,000 - $170,000

Internal Number: 176583

Candidates must have earned the PhD degree in History prior to the start of appointment.

Applicants must apply online through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio website at apply.interfolio.com/180348 and include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a research statement; 4) a teaching statement; 5) a writing sample of no more than 30 pages; and 6) three letters of reference.

Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

The Department of History at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenured Associate Professorship in the history of the United States with a focus on gender and sexuality in the twentieth century. The appointment will begin on or after July 1, 2026. We welcome applications from specialists in the history of gender and sexuality. Applicants with a focus on political economy and the history of rural economies and communities is preferred. The successful applicant will have a record of publication in leading venues in the field and will be an excellent teacher in their field.