Professor of History

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The Department of History at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking outstanding candidates for an Assistant Professor (tenure‑track) position in the history of U.S. political economy from the Civil War to the present. The successful candidate will hold the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Chair in the History of American Politics, Institutions, and Political Economy. In this role, they will advance the educational mission of the College of Letters & Science by valuing, prioritizing, and actualizing evidence‑based and student‑centered teaching and mentoring.

As the Rowe Chair the successful candidate will:

• Conduct innovative research that analyzes the relationship between politics, the state, and economic institutions, including the intersections of government with economic, business, labor, or legal history; the history of political‑economic thought; and U.S. political economy from transnational or global perspectives.
• Offer undergraduate courses and graduate seminars in political economy since the Civil War, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the methods, theories, and sources of the field.
• Teach undergraduate introductory courses covering the broader sweep of U.S./American history from early America to the present day.
• Provide service to the program, department, college, university, and professional community nationally and/or internationally.

College of Letters and Science, Department of History

Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in scholarly research and teaching, as well as the ability to foster a teaching, learning, mentoring, and research environment where all can thrive.

Ph.D. in History or a closely related field required by the start of appointment.

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) under Job Requisition JR. Applications must be received through the UW‑Madison online application system; applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered. Click the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

Applicants should submit the following items:

• A letter of application.
• A teaching and mentoring statement (maximum 3 pages).
• A writing sample of roughly 35 pages, or a representative portion of a larger manuscript or dissertation with an abstract and table of contents, and a statement of how the sample fits the larger project.
• Name, title, and contact information for three referees.

All application materials must be received no later than 11:59 pm on August 24, 2026. Selected candidates will be asked for references via an electronic link.

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