VISITING ASST PROFESSOR OF MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY

Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern European History

The Department of History at the University of Iowa has an opening for 2026-27 academic year for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Modern European history, with the exception of Russia. The successful candidate will offer four courses each semester (fall 2026 & spring 2027), including primarily introductory/general education undergraduate courses. Preference will go to candidates who are prepared to teach a broad range of courses and whose teaching interests include transnational approaches to Modern Europe, in addition to nation-based courses (Britain, France, Germany, etc).

This is a one-year, non-tenure track position, with possibility of renewal up to three years.The selected candidate must have the Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2026.

Applicants must submit the following materials online-http://jobs.uiowa.edu/,Req #75890: 1)Letter of application, 2)CV, 3)Teaching statement and summary of teaching evaluations, and 4)Names and contact information of three academic references.

Review of applications begins April 10and continues until a hire is made.Questions may be directed tohistorydept@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Must have the PhD in hand by August 15, 2026.

• Strong academic preparation in the field of Modern European history.
• Candidate will have ability to teach four courses each semester.
• Demonstrated ability to teach both introductory and upper-level undergraduate classes.

• Prepared to teach a broad range of courses in the field.

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.