The Cornell University History Department seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in the history of the ancient Mediterranean world, broadly conceived. A PhD in History or a related field with a specialization during any temporal period during the first millennium BCE is required. Among the topics of interest to our department are state-formation, colonization, cultural-intellectual exchange, trade, mobility, and connectivity within the Mediterranean, as well as to lands beyond the Mediterranean basin, to and with the Near East and Eurasia.
Pay Range: $83,200 - $120,000. Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.
Candidates must submit the following materials by November 29, 2024 for full consideration. Application must be submitted through AJO, https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28386.
- Letter of application that describes research, teaching, and mentoring experiences and interests
- Curriculum vitae
- Writing sample of no more than 30 pages
- Three letters of recommendation
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