Assistant Professor, U.S. in the World

stanford•Palo Alto, CA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of History at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in United States history with a focus on the United States’ international engagements during the 20th and 21st centuries. Candidates who utilize transnational, international, or global history perspectives and work with multiple languages and non-U.S. resources are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should exhibit evidence of scholarly originality and distinction, as well as a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in History at the time of appointment and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Requirements

Ph.D. in History at the time of appointment.
Evidence of scholarly originality and distinction.
Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Ability to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Cover letter outlining qualifications and interests.
Research statement outlining current and future research interests & projects.
Teaching Statement outlining teaching experience and interests.
Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
One writing sample from their dissertation or a substantial research publication.
Three letters of recommendation.
For candidates who do not yet have a Ph.D., the recommendation of their principal advisor must include precise information on the present status of the dissertation and the likelihood of completion by Summer 2027.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who utilize transnational, international, or global history perspectives.
Candidates who work with multiple languages and non-U.S. resources.
Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further the values of an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.