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The Department of History at the University of Tennessee Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track professor of medieval history (1100-1500) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin August 1 2026.
This position will include interdisciplinary exchange on campus related to our partnership with affiliated departments through the Marco Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. The teaching load is 2/2. The candidates teaching responsibilities include the Western Civilization survey as well as upper-level and graduate courses that complement the departments current offerings.
UTK is a land-grant university and values engaged forms of research/scholarship/creative activity teaching and service and considers evidence of these commitments in the records of applicants.
The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown a diverse music scene active neighborhoods unique restaurants and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville Nashville Atlanta and the Great Smoky Mountains.
The University is beginning a next-level initiative aimed both at substantially elevating the Universitys national reputation for impactful research scholarship and creative activity and at assembling a roster of faculty committed to delivering one of the nations best educational experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. The position requires an active research agenda and evidence of teaching effectiveness. While all subfields and methodologies are eligible training and/or experience in digital history is particularly welcome. Incoming Assistant Professors must have plans for the publication of their first book. Associate Professors must have a book published with a suitable press demonstrable teaching excellence in their area(s) of specialization and a strong record of service.
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