Assistant Professor; Lecturer in US History

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Professor (Lecturer)

Department 00090 - History

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Non Tenure Track

New Position to Begin July 1, 2026

Details

The Department of History at the University of Utah seeks to appoint a career-line Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in US History, with a preference for specialization in legal, economic, or political history. Applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to History teaching and include evidence of pedagogical expertise in their application. The successful candidate will teach a mix of survey classes and upper-division courses in their areas of expertise.

The teaching load is 4-4. This position is on a 3-year contract.

A Ph.D. in History by July 1, 2026, is preferred, but applications from ABDs will be considered. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of teaching methods and philosophy, and syllabi of courses taught or proposed by February 27, 2026. Please upload syllabi to writing sample 2. All applicants will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of referees.

References will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation only if the applicant advances to the first round of interviews

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 01/12/2026

Close Date 02/27/2026

Open Until Filled No

Requisition Number PRN
01469CF

Type Faculty