The Department of History at the University of Washington invites applications for the Costigan Distinguished Lectureship. This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month, non-renewable appointment for a distinguished visiting professor in the field of ancient or medieval history of western Eurasia. The ideal candidate will extend the current teaching offerings of the department; we are especially interested to receive applications from candidates who specialize in Greek, Byzantine, Iberian, or Celtic history.

The person appointed will teach two lecture courses and two seminars over the course of the appointment, as well as participate in the intellectual life of the department.

Washington State law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary for this position will be $11,111 to $12,778 per month on a 9-month basis ($100,0000 to $115,002 annually) plus benefits. The committee will also consider proposals for shorter-term appointments.

The position will begin on September 16, 2025, or thereafter if for shorter appointment.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD in history or a related field, or foreign equivalent.

The successful candidate will have significant, documented experience as the instructor of record, having taught both large lectures and small seminars in their area of ancient or medieval history.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following materials through Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/161510):

• Cover letter describing scholarly profile and teaching interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Two sample syllabi

The committee may request further materials from candidates at a later stage, including:

• Statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including student evaluations
• Three letters of recommendation speaking to the candidate’s teaching experience
• Samples of scholarly publications

Review of applications will begin on April 1 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact search committee chair Mark Letteney (letteney@uw.edu) with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

About University of Washington

The Department of History at the University of Washington is an accomplished community of teachers and scholars. We offer degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and we provide opportunities for the wider community to attend courses as part of the University’s Access Program.Our expertise spans the globe and extends across human history from ancient and medieval times to the early twenty-first century. Many faculty engage in teaching and research that examines the ways in which religion, ethnicity, race, class, and gender have shaped the patterns of human experience. Faculty also collaborate together and with both graduate and undergraduate students on research which focuses on diverse, thematic, geographic, and temporal areas.We pride ourselves on the diversity of our faculty and the broad range of course offerings and research projects available to our students. We aim to build a sense of intellectual collaboration among all members of the department's learning community, and we strive to create a climate of inclusion for students, faculty, and staff.

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