Tenured or tenure-track position in United States History at InsideHigherEd

The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at any rank in United States History. We welcome applications from candidates working on the social and/or political history of the U.S., or the regions that it came to encompass. Candidates who can help build on our existing strengths in the social histories of law, power, institutions, economy, and empire are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary humanities group and will be expected to teach four seminar-style undergraduate courses annually, distributed across three quarters. For appointments at the assistant professor level, the initial term is normally four years, and is contingent upon completion of a PhD in a relevant field. Reappointment beyond the initial term is contingent upon successful review conducted prior to the commencement of the fourth year. Find more information at https://www.hss.caltech.edu/. 

Interested candidates should apply electronically at https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/history. Applications should include the following: (1) cover letter, (2) current CV, (3) research statement describing research highlights and future plans, (4) education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students and postdoctoral scholars, and ways to foster an inclusive, equitable environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different backgrounds and experiences, and (5) three letters of recommendation, (6) a sample of original written work.

Candidates unable to apply electronically may send these application materials to: Chair, U.S. History Search, HSS 101-40 Caltech, Pasadena, CA 91125.

Reviews of applications will begin on December 10, 2025.

Salaries for professorial faculty at Caltech fall in the range of $125,000 to $400,000.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.