Assistant Professor of Medieval European History

Assistant Professor of Medieval European History

Department:
History Department, Washington and Lee University

Location:

Lexington, VA

Starting:
July 2027

The History Department of Washington and Lee University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Medieval European History (ca. 500 to 1500). Special consideration will be given to candidates whose scholarship and teaching engages with legal history, and who specialize in geographical areas other than Britain and France.

• Teach introductory surveys in medieval European history and the Renaissance.
• Teach intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses related to the applicant’s areas of specialization.
• Contribute to the university’s interdisciplinary Medieval and Renaissance Studies program and the Law, Justice, and Society program.
• Promote a welcoming campus community that recognizes the value of all persons and encourages engaged citizenship through open dialogue.

Expected salary: $88,000 – $96,000. Offers are based on relevant education, experience, tenure status, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Benefits:
Comprehensive package designed to support the well‑being of employees and their families, including faculty development through research funding, mentorship culture, and a pre‑tenure leave program.

• PhD in the relevant field at the time of appointment.

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‑inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.