The History department at the University of Iowa invites applications for a position in the history of South Asia (time period open) at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, to begin August 2026.

The successful candidate must have a record of excellence in research and scholarship in the history of South Asia; be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in South Asian history (including an undergraduate “Asian Civilization” survey, as well as courses tailored to their own research specialty); and be prepared to engage the programmatic missions of the department.

Application materials should be submitted electronically to http://jobs.uiowa.edu (refer to requisition #75678) and include a letter of interest addressed to the South Asia History ­Search Committee, a curriculum vitae (including language proficiencies), a substantial sample of written work, ideally the full dissertation or book manuscript*, a 1-page teaching statement, and a sample syllabus. Applicants should provide the names/contact information of three referees and arrange to have letters sent directly to [email protected].

*If a file exceeds the attachment size limit, please submit to [email protected].

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Education Requirement:

• PhD in History or related field in hand by August 15, 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• Record of excellence in research and scholarship in the history of South Asia

• Prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in South Asian history, as well as courses in their own research specialization

• Prepared to engage the programmatic missions of the department

Desirable Qualifications:

• First-rate scholarship in the field as evidenced by dissertation, book, or other publications

• Record of peer review as evidenced by fellowships, awards, or publications

• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in a broad range of courses

• Potential to teach and advise graduate students outside South Asian history, based on thematic strengths

For more information and how to apply, click here.