About the role
Position Description : We seek to hire an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in History and Political Economy. Applications are welcome from all geographic areas, including those whose work crosses national boundaries.
The Department of History has a growing research strength in economic history, to which the successful candidate will contribute. The Murphy Institute houses Tulane’s undergraduate program in Political Economy and its various centers support a variety of research activities, including an internationally renowned faculty fellowship program and a vibrant series of lectures, seminars, and conferences.
The teaching load is 2-2, equally split between the Department of History and the Murphy Institute. The prospective candidate will contribute to the History Department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The candidate should also be able to offer the course PECN 3020, Political Economy: A Historical Overview and an advanced seminar for majors in political economy in the candidate’s area of expertise for the Murphy Institute. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to research and teaching in both History and Political Economy. The expected start date for this position is July 1, 2027. For further questions about the position, contact Prof. Kris Lane (Search Chair).
Qualifications : PhD in History. Although ABD candidates will be considered, a terminal degree is required by the time the Assistant Professor appointment begins.
Application Instructions : Please send in a cover letter, a CV, a statement of research, a teaching statement, teaching evaluations (if available), a writing sample, and 3 letters of recommendation by October 1st. All materials should be uploaded directly into Waveworks.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
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