Open Date
Oct 17, 2026
Salary Range or Pay Grade
$110,000-$120,000
Description
The Department of History, Columbia University, invites applications for an assistant professor specializing in the political, intellectual, and/or economic history of the United States in the late 19th and/or 20th century.
Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses and involvement in Columbia’s Core Curriculum.
The successful applicant will show evidence of innovative scholarship and experience with teaching and advising and have the Ph.D. in hand by 1 July 2027.
Applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive full consideration.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment.
Application Instructions
All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials:
- Cover letter explaining research and teaching interests and plans for future research
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three referees (who may be asked to upload letters to the ASR/Interfolio system at a later stage in the search process, after candidates are shortlisted)
For further information, please contact Ramy Andil at facultyaffairs-history@columbia.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
