Assistant Professor of Modern US History

The Department of History, Columbia University, invites applications for an assistant professor in post-Civil War United States history. We will particularly welcome candidates working on Asian American History.

Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses.

The successful applicant will show evidence of innovative scholarship and experience with teaching and advising and have the Ph.D. in hand by 1 July 2025.

Applications received by November 30, 2024 will receive full consideration.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment.

A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.

All applications must be made through Columbia University's Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials: 1) a cover letter of application, 2) CV (including language proficiencies and teaching experience), 3) a statement of research interests, 4) names of three referees (letters will be requested after initial review), and 5) a chapter or article length writing sample (35 pp. max).

For further information, please contact Theo Cutler at facultyaffairs-history@columbia.edu.