University of Washington - Seattle - Acting Assistant Professor, History

University of Washington - Seattle - Acting Assistant Professor, History University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences: SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION: History Location Seattle, WA Open Date The Department of History at the University of Washington invites applications for an acting assistant professor, specializing in the Ancient Mediterranean World, with an anticipated start date of December 2026, or a mutually agreeable date. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time, 100% FTE, basis for a nine-month, 1-year, renewable appointment beginning December 2026. The base salary range for this position will be $8,667 - $8,889 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The successful candidate will be expected to offer courses in Greek and Roman history or fold this material into courses envisioned in other frameworks. Courses that branch into adjacent fields are also welcome if they are fundamentally historical in design. We especially welcome proposals for courses that could contribute to one or more of the thematic concentrations in the department’s undergraduate curriculum: Empire and Colonialism; Religion and Society; Race, Gender, and Power; and War and Society. The University of Washington History department is deeply committed to supporting rigorous, innovative teaching and scholarship. The applicant hired will join a thriving and welcoming community of students and scholars. Qualifications Applicants for this instructional faculty position must meet the following minimum qualifications: Demonstrate a strong record of research and training related to the Ancient Mediterranean World, including appropriate linguistic and methodological training and classroom experience. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in History, Classics, or a related field, or foreign equivalent, in hand by the start date. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 . Benefits Information The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information . Privacy Notice Your application materials may be used for employment consideration and shared in accordance with UW’s Privacy Policy. Disability Services The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures, reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net #J-18808-Ljbffr H Net