American University - Bulgaria - Assistant Professor of History, Ottoman/Eastern Mediterranean
The Department of History invites applications for a tenure-track position specializing in Southeast Europe, the Middle East, or the Eastern Mediterranean, with a preference for Ottoman studies or Ottoman history, religious studies, environmental history, institutional history, transnational history, or the history of science, broadly defined. Candidates will have the opportunity to teach both survey and topics courses in the history of Southeast Europe, the Middle East, and/or the Eastern Mediterranean. They will have the opportunity to develop courses within their area of expertise.
As a full-time faculty member, the successful candidate will teach a minimum of three courses per semester, participate in university and departmental service, and publish in their area(s) of specialization.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following:
A Ph.D. in History to be completed by August 31, 2026;
Research publications commensurate with their rank and experience;
Experience teaching college-level courses in English;
Experience teaching in a liberal arts environment or willingness to adapt to the American liberal arts style of teaching;
A collegial and collaborative attitude.
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in teaching undergraduate courses.
Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate how their teaching and scholarship will advance AUBG’s mission as a liberal arts institution dedicated to promoting democratic ideals in Eastern Europe.
American University in Bulgaria
AUBG is a small residential liberal arts college nestled in the mountains of southwestern Bulgaria with an outstanding international faculty serving 1,300 students from over 40 different countries. Our language of instruction is English, and we offer a full range of majors on a modern campus. We participate in student exchanges with US institutions and European universities through the ERASMUS program. Founded in 1991, AUBG is proud of its many accomplishments and of the role it has played in the development of the region.
Many of our graduates have continued their education at prestigious universities in the United States and Europe, while others have made significant contributions in the private and public sectors in the region and in positions with top global organizations.
AUBG is located in Blagoevgrad, a quiet university town at the foot of the gorgeous Rila and Pirin mountains, close to the borders of Greece, Serbia, and North Macedonia, and just 100 km south of the capital Sofia. Blagoevgrad provides a convenient location for faculty to attend conferences across Europe. Ski resorts, mineral water springs, and Greek beaches are within a short drive. Blagoevgrad enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and little snowfall. Faculty and students enjoy Blagoevgrad’s many outdoor cafes and restaurants. We encourage applications from couples/partners and welcome people of all nationalities and backgrounds to our collegial community.
How to Apply
To apply, applicants must complete the online application form. They should submit a cover letter, a statement of their teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. For Ph.D. candidates, the Search Committee may request evidence of the candidate’s progress from their dissertation committee. Only complete applications submitted electronically through the application form will be accepted.
Applications received by December 21, 2025, will receive full consideration. First-round interviews will be conducted via Zoom, and finalists may be asked to submit complete teaching portfolios.
Contact Information
+359 73 888 409
Job URL
Website
https://www.aubg.edu/history-and-civilization-department
Posting Date
October 20, 2025
Closing Date
December 21, 2025