American Historical Association
Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Fellow & Assistant Professor in the history of t
American Historical Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Department of History at Georgetown University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of the Persianate World from the Muslim conquest to the present, to begin in August 2026.
The teaching load consists of two courses per semester, with teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses that fulfill General Education requirements.
During the first year in this position, the successful candidate will also hold the title of Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Fellow, with no teaching or service responsibilities. This arrangement allows for a dedicated focus on research while benefiting from mentorship and support from two senior faculty members.
Responsibilities The candidate will teach courses in the history of the Persianate World at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses that fulfill General Education requirements. The position starts in August 2026 and includes a two-course-per-semester teaching load. In the first year, the Fellow arrangement provides dedicated time for research with mentorship from senior colleagues.
Qualifications Requirements
A Ph.D. in History is required prior to appointment start date. Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in teaching as well as research.
Application Instructions Apply at the following price-free format and submit the required materials:
Cover Letter. The cover letter should describe the candidate’s research interests, teaching experience, and commitment to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching, research, and/or service.
CV
Writing sample
Three letters of reference
Applications are due by October 30.
For questions related to this position, please contact Professor Gabor Agoston at agostong@georgetown.edu.
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The teaching load consists of two courses per semester, with teaching responsibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses that fulfill General Education requirements.
During the first year in this position, the successful candidate will also hold the title of Provost’s Distinguished Faculty Fellow, with no teaching or service responsibilities. This arrangement allows for a dedicated focus on research while benefiting from mentorship and support from two senior faculty members.
Responsibilities The candidate will teach courses in the history of the Persianate World at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses that fulfill General Education requirements. The position starts in August 2026 and includes a two-course-per-semester teaching load. In the first year, the Fellow arrangement provides dedicated time for research with mentorship from senior colleagues.
Qualifications Requirements
A Ph.D. in History is required prior to appointment start date. Candidates must show strong promise of excellence in teaching as well as research.
Application Instructions Apply at the following price-free format and submit the required materials:
Cover Letter. The cover letter should describe the candidate’s research interests, teaching experience, and commitment to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching, research, and/or service.
CV
Writing sample
Three letters of reference
Applications are due by October 30.
For questions related to this position, please contact Professor Gabor Agoston at agostong@georgetown.edu.
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