University of Tennessee - Knoxville, History

Assistant Professor, History of Gender and/or Sexuality

The History Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment in history with a focus on gender and/or sexuality from any world region or chronological period. Scholars whose research and teaching will complement the department's current areas of strength are urged to apply. As a land-grant university, the University of Tennessee values active and engaged scholarship, teaching, and service, and welcomes evidence of these commitments in applications.

The position has a 2/2 teaching load. The successful candidate will teach introductory-level survey courses as well as upper division and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

The appointment will begin fall semester 2024. A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Questions may be directed to Margaret Andersen (mcookand@utk.edu), chair of the search committee.

The University of Tennessee history department boasts a collegial environment committed to mentoring new faculty to be successful in their academic career. The department of history supports new faculty with a course reduction in the first year of teaching, formal mentoring, and support with course development. The university offers many resources for humanities scholars, including book proposal and manuscript workshops, humanities center fellowships, and an office of research with a proven track record of helping humanities faculty secure nationally competitive grants. The University’s campus is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, with easy access to miles of inland waterways, pristine state and national parks, diverse cultural opportunities, and a blend of convenient urban and rural living settings. Downtown Knoxville, adjacent to campus, is a thriving neighborhood filled with restaurants, shops, and indoor and outdoor entertainment venues, and is home to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, the Knoxville Opera Company, annual international festivals, such as the Big Ears Music Festival, and seasonal and weekly events such as Jazz on the Square, Shakespeare on the Square, and the Farmers Market.

Interested applicants should apply through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/130760.  Applications should include: 1) cover letter addressing research and teaching interests and experience. 2) a curriculum vitae with contact info for three professional references; 3) an article length writing sample, preferably published.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until an appointment is made.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.