Assistant Professor – Modern European Intellectual History – University of California, Berkeley

Academic Opportunity: Assistant Professor – Modern European Intellectual History – University of California, Berkeley

Highlights

• Institution: University of California, Berkeley

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of History, College of Letters & Science – Social Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: JPF05550

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Modern European Intellectual History after 1800

• Salary / Remuneration: USD 84,100–132,900 for the 9-month academic year; additional off-scale compensation may be offered under competitive conditions

• Location: Berkeley, California, USA

• Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027

• Application Open Date: September 10, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Overview of Role

The Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern European Intellectual History.

The search is open to scholars working on any aspect of European intellectual history after 1800, with national, comparative, transnational, or other methodological approaches welcomed.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality research in Modern European Intellectual History.

• Develop and maintain an active scholarly and publication agenda.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in History.

• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.

• Contribute to the intellectual and academic life of the Department of History.

• Participate in departmental, university, professional, and public service.

• Contribute to inclusive teaching, mentoring, and academic environments.

• Develop courses appropriate for different student levels, including lectures, seminars, and graduate courses.

Areas of research may include, but are not limited to:

• Politics

• Law

• Religion

• Empire

• Economy

• Race

• Aesthetics

• Gender

• Science

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Basic Qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a Ph.D. or equivalent degree-granting program at the time of application.

• Preferred Qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent international degree completed by the date of appointment.

• Applicants should demonstrate a strong research trajectory in European intellectual history after 1800.

• Candidates using national, comparative, transnational, interdisciplinary, or related approaches are encouraged to apply.

• Evidence of effective teaching and student mentoring is expected.

• Applicants should demonstrate potential for excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and academic service.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary Range: USD 84,100–132,900 for a 9-month academic year.

• Off-scale salary or additional compensation may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

• Final compensation will be determined according to University of California academic salary policies and the successful candidate's qualifications.

• UC Berkeley provides institutional resources related to faculty relocation, dual-career households, and family needs.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Research Statement

4. Teaching and Mentoring Statement

5. Service Statement

6. Teaching Evaluations

7. Up to Three Course Syllabi

8. Dissertation or Published Monograph Based on the Dissertation

9. Up to Three Representative Publications or Research Outputs – optional additional submission

10. Signed Authorization to Release Information Form

11. Three Letters of Reference

Candidates unable to provide teaching evaluations should submit a memo explaining their unavailability.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05550

• Applications must be submitted through the UC Berkeley Academic Personnel Recruit system.

• Applicants should complete all required sections and upload all mandatory supporting documents.

• Three confidential letters of reference are required.

• Applicants must upload the signed Authorization to Release Information Form for their application to be considered complete.

• Application Deadline: October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027

Contact / Enquiries

• Email: history-ap@berkeley.edu

• Department: Department of History, University of California, Berkeley

Official Department Website: https://history.berkeley.edu/about

Official Application Portal: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05550