Assistant Professor of Medieval European History

Department: WCAS History

Medieval European History

The Department of History at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Medieval European History, to begin on September 1, 2025. The position is open to candidates whose research engages any facet of European society from roughly 800-1500 CE.

The successful candidate will teach four courses annually over the course of three academic quarters, advise graduate students, and contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary community of medievalists both in and beyond the History Department.

Candidates must have completed their Ph.D.s by the September 1, 2025 start date.

A letter of application, CV, writing sample (no longer than an article or dissertation/book chapter), and three letters of recommendation (sent separately) must be submitted electronically via the link on our departmental website at http://www.history.northwestern.edu/ by October 25. Address any questions about this position to Christina Alexandru (christina.alexandru@northwestern.edu).

Salary

The expected base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000.

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

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