VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The Department of History at the University of Iowa has an opening for 2025-26 academic year for a75%Visiting Assistant Professor in Modern African history. The successful candidate will offer threecourses each semester (fall 2025 & spring 2026), including both introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses. Preference will go to candidates who are prepared to teach a broad range of courses and whose teaching interests include women, gender, sexuality, and health.

This is a one-year, non-tenure track position, with the possibility of renewal up to three years.The selected candidate must have the Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2025. The University ofIowa requires all new faculty complete a Criminal Background Check and Credential Check.

Applicants must submit the following materials online-http://jobs.uiowa.edu/,reference Requisition #75523: 1)letter of application, 2)CV, 3)teaching statement and summary of teaching evaluations, and 4)names and contact information for three references.

Review of applications begins March 10and continues until the position is filled. Questions may be directed toHistorydept@uiowa.eduor 319-335-2309.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

• Must have the PhD in hand by August 15, 2025.

• Strong academic preparation in the field of Modern African history.
• Candidate will have ability to teach three courses each semester.
• Demonstrated ability to teach both introductory and upper-level undergraduate classes.

• Prepared to teach a broad range of courses in the field.
• Teaching interest in women, gender, sexuality, and health.

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.