The Department of History at the University of Washington in Seattle seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin on September 16, 2009 in the field of the U.S. in the World, pending budgetary approval. We invite candidates with research interests ranging over any period of US history that include such areas as empire and race, the politics and culture of diplomacy and war, transnational histories of immigration, the environment, and global flows of capital and labor among other topics. We expect the successful candidate to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in his or her area of specialization as well as U.S. survey courses as the need arises. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Prof. Vicente L. Rafael, US Search Committee, Dept. of History, Smith Hall 315C, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3560. Ph.D. required, and expected before date of appointment. We will begin reviewing applications on November 14, 2008. Inquiries may be directed to histmain@u.washington.edu.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.