Thomas Jefferson Foundation Professor of History

Thomas Jefferson Foundation Professor of History

The Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia invites applications for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Professorship in History at the rank of Professor, expected to begin August 10, 2026. We invite applications from scholars of early North American History during the era of Thomas Jefferson (ca. ), with a preferred specialization in Indigenous and/or environmental history. This is an endowed professorship, one of the most prestigious honors bestowed by the University of Virginia on a faculty member.

Candidates should have an extensive publication record, a rigorous and innovative research agenda, demonstrated leadership in the field, and a commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. The teaching expectation is two courses per semester.

• Minimum:
  Ph.D.
• Preferred:
  Ph.D. in History with a strong record of excellence and achievement in scholarship and teaching.
• Preferred specialization: early North American History during the era of Thomas Jefferson (ca. ), with a focus on Indigenous and/or environmental history.
• Exemplary accomplishments in discipline as determined by independent assessment of peers.

Teaching expectation: two courses per semester. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Engaging in scholarly research and service to the department and university.

The university will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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