Current History Searches
Assistant Professor — African History — Department of History
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Assistant Professor
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: August 27, 2026
Next review date: Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The University of California at Berkeley seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment at the level of assistant professor in the Department of History.
The Department of History is one of the largest and most distinguished units in UC Berkeley's College of Letters and Science. The Department's faculty ranges across virtually all of the major geographical and chronological fields recognized by the discipline and includes experts in many areas of pivotal thematic significance.
To learn more about the department, please visit our department website.
The position is defined as African History, which refers to the past of human societies on the African continent. All fields, areas, and periods of African History will be considered (political, economic, environmental, cultural, intellectual, social, diplomatic, transnational, the history of gender and sexuality, the history of borderlands, migration, and diaspora etc.).
UC Berkeley values the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples, single parents, or those who may have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare's website.
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
Ph.D. or equivalent international degree is preferred by date of hire.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
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Teaching and Mentoring Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program.
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Service Statement - Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. In describing your service, we are interested in your prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities that align with our School's public mission. This could include, for example, efforts to build an equitable, diverse, and interdisciplinary learning environment for all students, participating in professional organizations, serving on committees that advance the goals of the School or institution, or conducting outreach activities that remove barriers and support increased participation of individuals from all backgrounds.
In your statement you could also discuss specific activities connected to the African continent. This could include relationships with African institutions and academic colleagues based in African countries, time spent working in Africa or on Africa-related issues, and any other engagements undertaken connected to Africa.
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Teaching Evaluations - Should you find it challenging to provide teaching evaluations, kindly submit a memo clarifying the reason for the unavailability.
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Syllabi - Candidates are invited to submit up to three syllabi for courses in History, whether they are merely proposed or have been taught by the candidate, directed at a range of student audiences and formats (lower-division lectures, upper-division lectures or seminars, graduate courses).
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Published and/or Unpublished Scholarly Work - 1 - Candidates are invited to submit a copy of their dissertation, or published monograph based on the dissertation. For candidates who have not completed their Ph.D. please submit as much of the dissertation draft as possible.
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Published and/or Unpublished Scholarly Work - 2 - In addition to the dissertation or monograph based on the dissertation, candidates are invited to submit up to three representative publications or research outputs which might include peer-reviewed articles or book chapters. All supplemental publications should be uploaded as a single file, accompanied by a table of contents.
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Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
- 3 letters of reference required
Help contact: history-ap@berkeley.edu
ABOUT UC BERKELEY
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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
For more information, please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, or discrimination. Consistent with this commitment, UC Berkeley requires all applicants for Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, applicants will only be subject to institutional reference checks if and when they are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. More information is available on this website.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
JOB LOCATION
Berkeley, CA
Lecturer Pool — All Specializations — Department of History
POSITION OVERVIEW
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf(link is external) A reasonable salary estimate for this position is $68,247 - $76,814.
Percent time: 17% to 100%. Part-time or Full-time.
Anticipated start: Appointments for Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions are typically evaluated during the Spring Semester.
Review timeline: Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
Position duration: Fall and/or Spring; Summer: depends on session.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: January 1, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses should an opening arise.
The Department of History is generating an applicant pool of qualified instructors to teach courses in all areas of History (Africa, Ancient Greece & Rome, Byzantine, Early Modern Europe, East Asia, North America, Jewish, Late Modern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Soviet Union, Medieval Europe, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and other various needs), pending openings. This pool includes assignments to teach courses in the history of science, technology, and medicine, including courses that are offered together with Science, Technology, and Society (STS) and/or Data Science.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties may include holding regular office hours, calculating grades, advising students, preparing course materials, managing GSIs, and attending appropriate meetings/orientations, etc.
It is important to mark any and all specializations that match your area of expertise. If you would be available for or interested specifically in summer teaching, please indicate as a specialization as well.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
A PhD (or equivalent international degree) is required by the start date.
Preferred qualifications
A PhD (or equivalent international degree) in History, or related field. Demonstrated teaching excellence in the appropriate fields with undergraduates and, where appropriate, graduate students.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Cover Letter - Please indicate in bold in the first paragraph of your cover letter your area(s) of specialization noting time period, any regional emphasis and topical focus.
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Sample Syllabus
Reference requirements
- 2 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04721(link is external)
Help contact: history-ap@berkeley.edu
ABOUT UC BERKELEY
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy(link is external) and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy(link is external).
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality(link is external) prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy(link is external)
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties(link is external)
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment(link is external)
JOB LOCATION
Berkeley, CA