Visiting Assistant Professor in Medical History/History of Science
About The Position
The Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) of Medical History/History of Science with expected start date of August 17, 2026. The appointment is for a fixed term of one year (with possibility of renewal for one additional year), with a teaching responsibility of 3 undergraduate courses per semester: a large introductory lecture and two sections of a seminar or mid-sized lecture. We encourage candidates to propose engaging undergraduate lecture courses based on their teaching interests as well as undergraduate research seminars in which undergraduates can use resources available at the Ebling Library, the History of Science Special Collections at UW Library, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and other local institutions. The VAP will engage in the History Department’s vibrant intellectual community and that of the university at large. The VAP will not be expected to teach in the summer.
Requirements
- Experience as the lead instructor in at least one course, preferably with a minimum of 50 students
- Teaching and research background in Medical History
- Prepared to teach introductory surveys and methods seminars
- Prepared to supervise teaching assistants (1-3) in the large lecture courses.
- PhD in History/History of Science/Medicine conferred by August 15, 2026 required.
Responsibilities
- Teach 3 undergraduate courses per semester: a large introductory lecture and two sections of a seminar or mid-sized lecture.
- Propose engaging undergraduate lecture courses based on teaching interests.
- Create undergraduate research seminars using resources available at the Ebling Library, the History of Science Special Collections at UW Library, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and other local institutions.
- Engage in the History Department’s vibrant intellectual community and that of the university at large.
- Supervision of TAs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
