Assistant Professor of Global Economic History – Vanderbilt University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Global Economic History – Vanderbilt University

• Institution: Vanderbilt University

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of History, College of Arts and Science

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Specialization: Global Economic History

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

• Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Application Review Begins: November 1, 2026

• Ph.D. Completion Deadline: August 1, 2027

Overview of Role

The Department of History at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Global Economic History.

The department seeks a scholar with a strong research record whose work approaches historical questions through an economic framework. All chronological periods and geographic regions are welcome, with particular interest in research focused outside the United States and in candidates comfortable working with complex datasets and quantitative historical methods.

Research Areas of Interest

Relevant research areas may include:

• Political Economy

• History of Economic Institutions

• Regulatory Regimes

• History of Economic Thought

• Free and Unfree Labor

• Consumption and Material Culture

• History of Capitalism

• Environmental and Economic History

• Legal and Economic History

• Quantitative Historical Methods

• Data-Driven Historical Research

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Maintain an active research program in Global Economic History.

• Teach courses across all levels of the History curriculum.

• Teach introductory lecture courses.

• Teach seminars for History majors.

• Participate in the College of Arts and Science core curriculum.

• Advise undergraduate History majors.

• Advise honors students.

• Contribute to departmental and university service.

• Incorporate quantitative historical methods and complex datasets where appropriate.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History or a related field.

• Ph.D. must be completed by August 1, 2027.

• Evidence of teaching experience.

• Strong research record relevant to Global Economic History.

Candidates whose work engages regions outside the United States are of particular interest.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Two to Three Writing Samples

4. Three Confidential Letters of Reference

5. Teaching Statement

6. One Sample Syllabus

7. Teaching Evaluations for All Available Courses

Application Process

• Application Review Begins: November 1, 2026

• Application Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/193611

• Applications should be submitted through Interfolio.

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