Asst Professor U of M
About The Position
The History Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a nine-month tenure-system appointment expected to start on September 1, 2026, at the rank of Assistant Professor in the History of the Modern Middle East. Areas of specialization are open. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, and teach four courses per academic year, including high-enrollment introductory surveys and undergraduate and graduate seminars in their research fields, and will contribute to the service needs of the department, college, and university.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in History, or a related field by the start date of the appointment.
- Candidates will be considered based on their scholarly research as well as strong potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Nice To Haves
- Excellence in research and an ability to teach broad surveys of the region in the modern period.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active research agenda
- Teach four courses per academic year, including high-enrollment introductory surveys and undergraduate and graduate seminars in their research fields
- Contribute to the service needs of the department, college, and university
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
