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Assistant Professor: Medieval/Renaissance History
Position overview
Position title: Assistant ProfessorThe posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the salary scale(s) for this position [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t1.pdf].
The base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $78,200 -$101,400.
“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html
Application Window
Open date: November 4, 2024
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of History in the School of Arts & Humanities at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Medieval / Renaissance history, with a specialization ranging between 600 CE to 1450 CE. The successful candidate would link our faculty clusters in Ancient Mediterranean and Early Modern History. We view as desirable the ability to conduct research in a range of languages, as well as the ability to situate the lands of Mediterranean Europe in a broader nexus of connections (commercial, political, religious, and other) that extend to Northern Europe, North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, and perhaps Central Asia. Faculty are expected to have an inclusive approach to mentoring and advising that incorporates working with women and underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students.
The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025. Duties include active research, graduate supervision, classroom teaching at all levels, and department and university service. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in Medieval/Renaissance History.
Qualifications
Must be ABD in History or related discipline.
Must possess a PhD in History or related discipline by the time of appointment.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Writing sample - Writing sample of approximately 10,000 words
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Research (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
3 required (contact information only at time of application)
Help contact: ltamayo@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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