Endowed Professorship of Jewish History

The Department of History at Western Washington University consists of eighteen tenured or tenure-track faculty whose courses serve a very active history major and make significant contributions to the university’s general education curriculum. History courses cover nearly every historical era and much of the globe. The department encourages its faculty to participate in interdisciplinary programs such as the Ray Wolpow Institute for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity, Canadian-American Studies, East Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and the Honors program.

Faculty in the department provide high-quality courses that prepare majors and non-majors with skills in research, analysis, and writing. The department also houses a small but strong M.A. program in history. The history department supports Western’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity and encourages applications from diverse candidates. The Department of History is in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

To learn more about the History Department, visit https://chss.wwu.edu/history .

The position includes teaching 6 in-person courses on the quarter system, including two lower-division surveys, History of the Holocaust, and three other courses in the candidate's specialty. Candidates are also expected to pursue research and publication in their area of interest.

• PhD or ABD at time of application in History or related field. If ABD, all degree requirements must be completed by June 15 th of the first year of employment (e.g., June 15, 2028).
• Specialization in Jewish history, with the ability to teach courses in Jewish history and the Holocaust
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students and cultivate learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds.

• Ph.D preferred
• Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and high-quality scholarship

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

The starting salary range for assistant professor appointment, tenure-track is generally between $73,000-$78,500, with placement within the position’s salary range being based on qualifications and professional experience. The entire salary range for the assistant professor position is $73,000-$91,000, with the upper end of the salary range typically being achieved through collectively bargained salary adjustments.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the entire salary range provided above reflects the anticipated full salary range in the position at the given rank, with progression in ranks occurring as outlined in the University’s tenure and promotion process, per the collective bargaining agreement.

Relocation assistance maybe available per university guidelines. Salary and start-up funds are to be determined upon being offered the position.

Graduate transcript, a chapter- or article-length writing sample, sample syllabi for an introductory course in Jewish history as well as an upper-level course in Jewish history or the Holocaust.

Application review begins November 1, 2026; position is open until filled.

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