Assistant Professor in the Medieval and Early Modern Mediterranean World
Position Description
The History Department at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Medieval and Early Modern Mediterranean World starting September 2023.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching, maintaining an active program of scholarship, and performing university and college service. The ideal candidate will have a primary teaching and research field in the Medieval and Early Modern Mediterranean World (ca. 500-1600) broadly defined. There will be opportunities to teach in a variety of programs, including History, the University Core Curriculum, the Honors Program, and in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or other interdisciplinary programs. A specialist in the Medieval and Early Modern Mediterranean World will support the department’s curriculum emphasizing social justice issues such as the historical roots of inequality and marginalization, and interpreting the diversity of human experience across world regions. The specialist would also help contribute to the vision of both College and University for equity, justice, and centering the margins.
Qualifications
The preferred
candidate must have a Ph.D. in History at time of appointment. ABDs will be
considered.
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $70,000 - $77,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, and paid sick leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/
Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit
Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the
dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more
than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within
eight schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal
opportunity employer.
In support of its
pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed
to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is
dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in
education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity,
national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations
of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational
community.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit applications online at https://www.seattleu.edu/careers/ including a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, writing sample of scholarship, and contact information for three references (letters may be solicited upon submission of application). Application deadline is October 1, 2022. For further information please email the History Department Chair, Dr. Haejeong Hazel Hahn (hahnh@seattleu.edu).