Assistant or Associate Professor – Mediterranean and its Hinterlands, 500–1500 CE – University of California, Berkeley

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant or Associate Professor – Mediterranean and its Hinterlands, 500–1500 CE – University of California, Berkeley

Recruitment Highlights

• Institution: University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

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

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: JPF05501

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

• Field: History of the Mediterranean and its Hinterlands, 500–1500 CE

• Salary / Remuneration: USD 84,100 – USD 154,600 for a 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 Opened: September 10, 2026

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

Overview of Role

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of History.

The appointment focuses on the History of the Mediterranean and its Hinterlands from 500–1500 CE. Applications are welcomed from scholars working across all relevant subfields, particularly those examining connections and interactions between the Mediterranean and regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, Iberia, and the Atlantic world.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Conduct high-quality research in the history of the Mediterranean and its hinterlands during the period 500–1500 CE.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in relevant areas of historical study.

• The normal teaching load is currently three courses per academic year, including two lecture courses.

• Contribute to student mentoring and academic supervision.

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

• Contribute to the intellectual and academic community of UC Berkeley's Department of History.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: PhD or equivalent international degree, or current enrollment in a PhD or equivalent international degree-granting programme at the time of application.

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

• Specialization: History of the Mediterranean and its Hinterlands, 500–1500 CE.

• Scholars from all relevant subfields within Mediterranean history during this period will be considered.

• Particular interest will be given to research examining connections between the Mediterranean and Africa, Asia, Europe, Iberia, and the Atlantic world.

• Candidates should demonstrate strong potential or accomplishments in research, teaching, mentoring, and academic service.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary Range: USD 84,100 – USD 154,600 for a 9-month academic year.

• Off-scale salary and additional components of compensation may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

• UC Berkeley provides institutional support for faculty relocation and may offer resources for dual-career couples and accompanying partners or spouses.

• The department welcomes candidates with traditional and non-traditional academic career paths.

Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Most recently updated CV.

2. Cover Letter – Should describe the candidate's research, teaching experience and methods, and academic or professional service.

3. Research Statement – Covering research accomplishments, publications, awards, presentations, future research plans, and relevant research practices.

4. Teaching and Mentoring Statement – Describing teaching experience, pedagogical approach, future teaching interests, mentoring experience, and plans for supporting student success.

5. Service Statement – Detailing previous and proposed academic, professional, and/or public service activities.

6. Scholarly Work Samples – Three published and/or unpublished samples totaling no more than 100 pages.

7. Authorization to Release Information Form – Signed and uploaded as part of the application.

8. Three References – Names and email addresses of three individuals able to comment on the candidate's research, teaching experience, and qualities as a colleague.

Reference letters may be requested directly by the search committee at a later stage.

Application Process

• Application Link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05501

• Application Open Date: September 10, 2026

• Deadline for Full Consideration: October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

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

• Contact / Enquiries: history-ap@berkeley.edu

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

• Candidates should ensure that all required documents, including the signed Authorization to Release Information Form, are submitted before the deadline.

Important Notes

• The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027.

• Institutional reference checks are conducted only for candidates selected for a potential formal offer.

• Finalists may be required to disclose certain final administrative or judicial findings of misconduct from the previous seven years in accordance with University of California policy.

• UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination on legally protected grounds.

Official Website: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05501

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