Ion Ratiu Chair in Romanian Studies bei Georgetown University

The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and the Department of History at Georgetown University invite applications for the Ion Ratiu Chair in Romanian Studies, to begin Fall 2026. The appointment will be made at the rank of tenured associate professor or tenure-track assistant professor.

The successful candidate will have an established record of (or demonstrated potential for) excellence in research and teaching as a historian, with a Ph.D. in history or a related discipline in hand by the time of appointment, and competence in the Romanian language. The standard teaching commitment is two courses per semester, including core, required courses.

Given existing research clusters and teaching needs at Georgetown, the committee is especially interested in candidates whose work in Romanian studies intersects with the broader study of Eastern Europe, modern Jewish history, or the study of the Holocaust. The chairholder will also have affiliations with the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies and, if appropriate given their area of expertise, the Center for Jewish Civilization.

Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV, a sample of recent scholarship, and three confidential letters of recommendation. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted through the following Interfolio link: https://apply.interfolio.com/177768. Faxed, emailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin December 14, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Technical questions about the online application should be directed to Lauren Bauschard, Director of Faculty Affairs, at [email protected]. Questions about the position should be directed to Prof. Charles King, Chair of the Search Committee, [email protected].

The projected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation for this position. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.