Mellon Assistant Professor in Russian and Eurasian History
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Vanderbilt University:
College of Arts and Science:
Humanities:
History Location Open Date
Aug 24, 2026
DeadlineDec 02, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
DescriptionThe department of history at Vanderbilt University seeks a Mellon Assistant Professor in Russian and Eurasian History. This non-tenure-track position is for a three-year term with a 2-2 teaching load. The department is especially interested in candidates who have innovative research agendas and whose teaching can cover broad dimensions of Imperial, Soviet, and or/post-Soviet history. All faculty in the History Department teach classes at all levels of the curriculum, from introductory lectures to majors' seminars, participate in the A&S college Core, and serve in an advisory capacity for honors students and undergraduate majors.
QualificationsApplicants must have received their Ph.D. in history no more than four years prior to the start of the position and must have their degree in hand by August 15, 2027. Candidates must have evidence of teaching experience.
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