Assistant Professor

The Department of History at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the history of the modern Russian empire, the Soviet Union, and/or post-Soviet Eurasia. The standard teaching load is 2/2. Responsibilities include the teaching of one survey course on Russian/Soviet history and courses related to your fields of expertise. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission of historical research, teaching, and public service as described on our website ( https://history.unc.edu/about-us/) and complements our existing strengths. Ideally, the candidate would enhance UNC-Chapel Hill's long-standing tradition in Russian/Soviet studies and actively contribute to the mission of the university's Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in history or a related field by July 1, 2025.

The UNC-Chapel Hill Department of History is one of the largest academic departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department is committed to the purposes of a research university, to the teaching of history at the undergraduate level as a core discipline in a liberal arts education, and to the training of graduate students.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Modern Russia/ USSR history. Faculty member will be responsible for teaching a 2:2 load while continuing their own research, participating in departmental service, and mentoring undergraduate/graduate students.

Applicants must have Ph.D. in History or a related field in hand by July 1, 2025.

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Applications should include: 1) a cover letter that summarizes the applicant's interests and experience in research, teaching, and service; and 2) a current CV that includes names and contact information for three references. The review of applications will begin on November 8, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to the chair of the search committee, Chad Bryant (bryantc@email.unc.edu).

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.