Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern European History

The Department of History at the University of Iowa has an opening for 2026-27 academic year for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Modern European history, with the exception of Russia. The successful candidate will offer four courses each semester (fall 2026 & spring 2027), including primarily introductory/general education undergraduate courses. Preference will go to candidates who are prepared to teach a broad range of courses and whose teaching interests include transnational approaches to Modern Europe, in addition to nation-based courses (Britain, France, Germany, etc).

This is a one-year, non-tenure track position, with possibility of renewal up to three years. The selected candidate must have the Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2026. 

Applicants must submit the following materials online—http://jobs.uiowa.edu/, Req #75890: 1)Letter of application, 2)CV, 3)Teaching statement and summary of teaching evaluations, and 4)Names and contact information of three academic references.

Review of applications begins April 10 and continues until a hire is made. Questions may be directed to historydept@uiowa.edu.

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.

• Must have the PhD in hand by August 15, 2026.

• Strong academic preparation in the field of Modern European history.


• Candidate will have ability to teach four courses each semester.


• Demonstrated ability to teach both introductory and upper-level undergraduate classes.

• Prepared to teach a broad range of courses in the field.