US History, 2009-10


 * Note: see that link labeled "Discussion" at the top right of the page?  Go there for, you know, general discussion.

Non-Academic US History

 * Department of State         Supervisory Historian as General Editor of the publication series Foreign Relations of the United States.
 * "The General Editor directs the scope, research, planning, selection, editing, and release of Foreign Relations of the United States"
 * Federal Judical Center assistant historian; primary responsibility: the compilation and maintenance of historical reference sources on the Federal Judicial Center’s Website (Washington, D.C.)
 * Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command        HISTORIAN, YA-0170 -2 (Hawai'i) working as expert conducting studies and interpreting military history in the context of US servicemen and civilians who remain unaccompanied-for as a result of past conflicts
 * Deadline September 1.
 * I would assume you mean "unaccounted for"
 * I think that's what they meant, although the job ad does say unaccompanied-for...
 * Ah, the joys of Microsoft spell-check-caused errors.
 * This unit seems to be the subject of some media attention (in the New York Times).
 * Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command - ORISE Historian at Hickman Air Force Base, Hawai'i full time appointments for one year; may be renewed for up to two additional years.
 * Scholars chosen will participate in JPAC’s on-going applied research and development projects accounting for all US service members lost during war (since WWII).
 * Sounds more like a fellowship.

Specialization - Open

 * Brigham Young University Open rank and field.
 * Deadline December 1, 2009
 * Ohio State University - Mansfield/ Tenure-Track position in U.S. History
 * Pennsylvania State University - Fayette Tenure-Track in American History emphasizing African-American, American Indian, or Latin-American history
 * Rutgers University - Newark teaching and writing that will contribute to Rutgers’ new Ph.D. program in American Studies. Particular interest in critical sexuality studies/ queer history, legal history, or U.S. Latino history.

Early America

 * Colby College / tenure-track position in Early American history at the rank of assistant professor
 * Deadline December 1, 2009
 * Framingham State College / Assistant Professor, United States to 1877
 * "Teaching responsibilities include both halves of the United States survey and upper-level courses. Preferred areas of specialization include Colonial, Early National or New England history."
 * Deadline December 1, 2009
 * Georgia Southern / Assistant Professor, Colonial / Revolutionary America
 * Deadline October 28, 2009
 * Illinois State University tenure-track assistant professor in U.S. Colonial History
 * Specialization is open, but candidates should be able to teach courses on the revolutionary and early national periods
 * Indiana University South Bend Assistant Professor, Colonial America.
 * Deadline November 16, 2009
 * Northwestern University / Colonial and Revolutionary America
 * Deadline November 1, 2009
 * University of Arkansas / tenure-track assistant professorship in Early American history (to 1800) to begin in August, 2010
 * Deadline November 1, 2009
 * University of Notre Dame / Early American History (to 1815)
 * Deadline October 1, 2009
 * Syracuse University Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Early American History
 * Deadline November 1 2009
 * Texas A&M University - College Station - / Assistant Professor, United States in the World during 18th and 19th centuries
 * Deadline November 6, 2009
 * Wake Forest University / Assistant Professor, American Colonial and Revolutionary history
 * Deadline Nov. 1, 2009
 * "The teaching of Colonial surveys and World Civilizations is required; the ability to offer US Constitutional History would be welcomed."
 * Utah Valley University / Assistant/Associate Professor, Early American History
 * deadline November 20, 2009
 * No H-Net ad
 * H-Net Ad

US-19th Century

 * University of Illinois-Chicago open rank, preference for an Associate or Full Professor. Appointee is expected to be involved in the department's Ph.D. concentration in the history of Work, Race, and Gender in the Urban World
 * Princeton University/ Assistant Professor, American History/ Civil War Era
 * Wellesley College Tenure-track, first- or second-level assistant professorship in nineteenth-century U.S. history
 * York College of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor in U.S. History with a specialization in Civil War and Reconstruction
 * sounds like last year's call to me
 * Sure does. Anyone got the low down on what happened here? Last I heard, it had been filled.
 * The person hired dropped out in late July.
 * Do we know why? Was it a better offer or something about the job?
 * Probably a different offer, but bailed very late after signing contract. Search has been reopened as a result.
 * Perhaps more appropriate for the discussion page, but what exactly are the consequences of bailing after a contract has been signed?
 * Normally there is no legal consequence, though technically there might be, for the candidate. For the institution there is another matter, as seen by the fact there is a search.

US-20th Century

 * George Mason University / 20th-century U.S. History / Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor
 * Any word on preferred fields?
 * Should ABD's simply not apply because of the "Advance Assistant" call? Or give it a shot? Please advise.
 * If you are a good fit, yes, do apply. There is no harm. But do not build up your hopes with this one if you are ABD. That is my advice.
 * The ad reads: "George Mason University invites applications for a tenured position in American History." Unless you think you are ready for tenure as an ABD, I wouldn't waste everyone's time.
 * I agree with the statement above. This position is for a more senior application.
 * Johns Hopkins University / 20th Century US.
 * So, how is this different from last year's search?
 * Same search - last year's was canceled
 * Canceled econopocalypse or canceled failed?
 * The way I understand it, canceled failed although it could be a combo of the two that they didn't want to push for a (non-unanimous?) candidate in the midst of a severe downturn.
 * No, it was the "econopocalypse." The deans cut off all searches at the university (except for endowed lines) right before the dept. vote.
 * Yes, definitely "econopocalypse." They were excited about who they had.
 * Where did last year's pick wind up? Is s/he going to try again after a VAP or something?
 * I have heard this department has "issues" and is not that supportive of tenure-track faculty. This might be wrong information. Seems like a lot of new people left over the last five years?


 * University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Richard Krasno Distinguished Professorship in 20th-Century U.S. foreign relations, foreign policy, or international relations.
 * Texas State University-San Marcos Assistant or Associate Professor-Twentieth-Century U.S. History, 1900-1945.
 * Trinity University Assistant Professor, tenure track position in US history since 1900.
 * anybody has any idea what specifically they might be looking for?
 * University of the Pacific / Assistant Professor, 20th century U.S.
 * Deadline November 1
 * Women's History / Preferred sub fields: public history, gender or transnational history.
 * Old Dominion University / Assistant Professor, American History - Due October 1
 * Does anybody know what the SC is looking for? Is this an inside hire (VAP listed on faculty page?) (8/18)
 * The post says hire must be able to teach Virginia history survey course.
 * If it's an inside hire, it's probably to promote one of the instructors to assistant professor status. The instructor who teaches most sections of the Virginia History course has been an adjunct there since 2003 and, in 2008, she became an instructor. As of 2008, she held the MA degree. Perhaps she is about to receive a PhD and the department is ready to take her on as tenure-track faculty. Just a guess. (If it matters, the emeritus professor who teaches at least one section of Virginia History has been retired since at least 2000.) (9/02)
 * It seems quite clear from the ad what OD want here. If you cannot teach VA history, then you should probably not apply. My hunch is someone with research on VA history is probably the best fit.


 * Yale University / Assistant Professor, U.S. in the World - Due September 18
 * This is a rehash of last year's search, which came apart in March due entirely to infighting within the department. Final candidates wishing to conserve their precious time might make discrete inquiries as to whether this search is likely to come to fruition, or whether they will be unwitting participants in another episode of Yale History Smackdown.
 * Ah, and yet the siren song of having the word "Yale" on one's CV is hard to resist. As long as Yale continues to be Yale, they will get away with this diva behavior and still rake in a bumper crop of applicants.
 * This search is likely to fail again. The prof who chaired last year is the same chairing the search this year, and it was his particular vision of the position to which many profs objected.
 * Boston College / Assistant Professor, 19th-20th Century, Asian, Latino, and/or Carribean immigration - Due November 15

American West

 * Texas Tech University assistant professorship in pre-1900 U.S. West
 * University of Oregon Julie and Rocky Dixon Chair in U.S. Western History
 * Is this even worth posting as it is an endowed chair?