Visiting Assistant Professor, History

ONE-YEAR VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN HISTORY. The Department of History at The University of Memphis invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Ancient Mediterranean History a non-tenure track position with a term of one academic year (2026-2027) beginning August 17 2026 through May 15 2027

Candidates must submit their application through The University of Memphis website. Candidates should have ready to upload:

• Letter of application
• C.V.
• Sample syllabi for an undergraduate upper-division course
• Academic transcript
• Full names and contact information (addresses phone numbers and email addresses) for two professional references

Initial review of applications will begin on Friday July 15 2026 and may continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U. S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Please direct questions to Search Committee Chair Dr. Ben Graham

For more information about the Department of History see: teaching load is three courses per semester. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate World History surveys as well as upper-division undergraduate courses in Greek and Roman history in both the classroom and online formats. No service is required during the term of the appointment.

PhD is required at time of appointment.