European History Jobs, 2010-11

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What's your status?

 * ABD: 31


 * VAP: 22
 * Postdoc: 18 (2 UK though, slightly different system!)


 * TT but looking: 26 (wow! how is this the 2nd highest category? i guess us non-tt people shouldn't expect too much of our search)
 * Employed but reading out of curiosity: 9
 * Fully employed outside of academia: 1
 * Unemployed PhD: 8
 * Adjuncting PhD: 16

Specialization breakdown

 * Ancient: 1
 * Medieval: 22
 * Medieval/Renaissance/Early Modern: 6
 * Early Modern: 15
 * Modern: 42


 * British (early modern): 5


 * British (modern): 8


 * French: 8


 * German (early modern):
 * German (modern): 5


 * Russian: 4
 * Spain (modern): 4
 * Italy (modern): 1

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

 * European History/Western Civilization. Instructor/Assistant Professor (AA# 42-0-92). Full-time, temporary 2011-2012 only. Minimum requirement MA in history; ABD or Ph.D. in history preferred. The successful candidate is expected to teach lower level survey courses in Western Civilizations and possibly teach upper-division course in his/her fields. Teaching experience at college/university level preferred. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations is preferred.
 * Finalists for the position must communicate well and successfully complete a phone interview and/or teaching demonstration judged by the department faculty. The majority of regular, full-time department faculty must make a recommendation for hiring. The University encourages applications from historically under-represented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO employer.
 * Prior to a final offer of employment the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification and criminal background check. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
 * For an application to be considered, a letter of application, a separate statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, a copy of graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation must be postmarked by 18 February 2011 (is this post from last year?). Looks like it--check HR page, no history positions: http://www.bloomu.edu/hr/hr_jobs.php If ANY of these materials, including a letter of recommendation, is postmarked after this date, the application will not be considered.
 * Submit materials to Dr. L. M. Stallbaumer, Chair, Sabbatical Search Committee, Department of History, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
 * Search Committee member here - this is a current search! We just posted the information on the wiki faster than Human Resources posted the position on the page linked above. Please take this as a sign that we are young and hip and come work with us for a year. :)
 * Ok, call me crazy, but that pitch actually worked. ;)

Brigham Young University

 * "Open Field & Open Rank: Multiple, permanent (continuing faculty status) track appointments at Brigham Young University, to begin August 2011, pending administrative approval and budget funding. PhD required. Department is accepting applications in all fields, but has particular needs in Western US, Modern Europe, and Modern Middle East. Teaching load will include US, American Heritage, or World Civilization survey courses, courses in field of specialization, and other core courses for the History major."
 * Note that BYU strongly favors hiring LDS members and has a conduct code
 * Deadline October 1, 2010.
 * On-campus interview arranged. 10/20
 * Congratulations. Can I ask what field? (10/28)
 * Modern Europe

Delta State University (MS)

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in European/World History. Specialty open, but special consideration will be given to candidates with interests in imperialism, Atlantic World history, or human migrations/global diasporas.
 * The teaching load is four courses per semester.
 * Review of applications begins November 1, 2010. Interviews will be conducted at the AHA annual meeting, January 6-9, 2011 in Boston.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

 * Advertising for mutliple tenure-track and tenured positions, including the following fields: Western History, Jewish History, Ancient Near East; Romance and Latin American Studies.
 * I heard from an inside source that the history department is looking for an early modern europeanist.
 * Deadline October 31, 2010. *The Deadline is October 3, NOT 31.
 * Is the language of instruction Hebrew? - Yes, however new faculty are allowed to teach in English for the first five years of their appointment (or at least this used to be the rules).
 * Don't count on having a shot at this without the local language. It's not called the HEBREW university for nothing.

Macalester College

 * Pre-1800 C.E. Global/Comparative History
 * Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2010-11
 * Folks, do we think this is an inside hire? (Note the specialization of the VAP). Just thought I would jumpstart the idle speculation...
 * That VAP is no longer there -- see Ohio Wesleyan U\
 * Acknowledged receipt of application (11/4) (x4)
 * Email request for writing sample and syllabi (11/19) (x4)
 * anyone willing to give their field? Europe? Non? Ancient? Medieval? Eearly Modern? Out of curiosity, I'd like to know what they decided they wanted, after all....
 * early modern europe
 * Medieval Mediterranean/Islam.

Mississippi University for Women

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of History, Political Science and Geography to begin August 2011.
 * "Applicants must be able to teach in at least two of the following three fields: ancient history, medieval European history, early modern European history. Preferred specialties include social history, cultural history, or a non-western subfield."
 * Application review begins immediately (7/24)

Monash University (Australia)

 * Tenured lectureship in modern history
 * "The area of specialisation is in one or more of the following fields of historical study - British / European, Imperial and Colonial, Trans-Atlantic, Pacific, Migration and Diasporas with a capacity to work across disciplines, regions and/or time periods"
 * Note SHORT DEADLINE: 6 Dec. 2010

Palomar College

 * Assistant Professor, History (World History/Western Civilization)
 * This position will primarily be responsible for teaching lower division survey courses in World and Western Civilization history, offered in our catalog as History 105, History 106, History 107, and History 108. Outside the classroom, candidates will be expected to participate fully and collegially in departmental activities. Teaching assignments may include online/distance education classes and/or developing special topic classes. Duties will also planning, developing, and implementing course curricula as well as updating course materials and course outlines of record; developing, maintaining, and assessing student learning outcomes; following the instructional policies as outlined in the college policies and procedures and the Palomar Faculty Federation/District Agreement.
 * This is a full-time, 10-months-per-year tenure-track position. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes at the San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations as part of contract responsibilities, as well as distance education classes. Full-time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and college governance and hold regular office hours
 * Palomar College has provided excellence in education and services to the community since 1946. The College was recently designated an Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education, and we serve over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds. Palomar College is experiencing an exciting time of expansion. In addition to several new buildings and upgrades in progress on the main campus, two new educational centers are planned for the north and south areas of the District. Located in San Marcos, California, Palomar College is perfectly situated 12 miles from the coast and 30 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, allowing easy access to everything Southern California has to offer and a mild climate year-round.
 * Note: See also ad at HigherEdJobs.com. This is not a research job. Palomar College is a two-year public community college. First screening deadline is January 14, 2011.

Pennsylvania State University - Hazleton

 * Asisstant Professor in European History. Teaching reponsibilities will include "three classes (9 credits) each semester including Western Civilization surveys and other classes in the candidate’s area of specialty using traditional and hybrid delivery modes."
 * Application (online) due October 1, 2010.
 * Received acknowledgement of receipt of application (10/6) (x2)
 * Did not receive any acknowledgement of receipt (as of 10/10) - anyone else experience the same? Yes - no acknowledgement (10/10). Same for me (10/14).
 * No acknowledgement - submitted online Sep. 28.
 * I got an ack., but it took several days
 * Though it took a few weeks, I got an ack.
 * Got the ack (10/21)
 * Do they only acknowledge applications they're interested in? Seems a little inconsistent.
 * Contacted for initial phone interview (10/26)--how are they contacting people? mail? e-mail? phone?
 * I was contacted for an initial phone interview via e-mail (on 10/26, see above).
 * Are there others who, like me, still have not received an ack? -- yes (x2)
 * Received ack (email) asking to fill out equal employment form (11/5 x3).
 * Have yet to receive any kind of acknowledgment. Sounds like a disorganized search. (11/19)

SUNY Brockport (VAP)

 * Visiting Assistant Professor for a two year appointment to teach Ancient and Modern World lower division courses as well as upper division and graduate classes in European History. 4/4 teaching load, college/school/department service, full time presence on campus.
 * Open Until Filled. For best consideration apply before November 30, 2010. Review of applications to begin immediately.

SUNY Cortland

 * Full-time tenure track position at the assistant professor level . . . The successful candidate will teach upper-division classes in European History before 1350 and either Western Civilization to 1715 or World History to 1500 and will teach occasional graduate courses.
 * Preference will be given to application materials received by November 15, 2010. Preliminary interviews will occur at the AHA Convention.

University of Cincinnati (Raymond Walters College)

 * Tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Western European History.
 * The candidate should have a primary field in Western European History (with France preferred, and excluding Russia) and a secondary field in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or the Middle East.
 * The candidate's primary responsibility will be teaching the European History survey, with potential additional courses utilizing the candidate's secondary field. The teaching load is 12 credit hours in each of the three quarters.
 * To apply for position (210UC1788), please see http://www.jobsatuc.com
 * The deadline for applications is December 17, 2010.
 * 10/16: Does anyone else see a 4/4/4 teaching load as nuts? Course listings indicate most (if not all) courses encompass 3 credit hours. Is this a dead-end job? Absolutely insane, which is why I'm not applying for this job (still in my first year of the search and not yet THAT desperate).

University of Sussex (UK)

 * Seeking an experienced scholar in Modern European Jewish HIstory and Culture, with a special focus on the experience of German-speaking Jewry. Will lead Centre, teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Department of History and convene the MA in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
 * Closing Date September 17, 2010 (short deadline). "Expected start date: 1 January 2011 or by mutual agreement."

University of Utah

 * Entry-level Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the History of Colonialism and Colonial Subjects, geographical region and period open
 * Deadline: November 19, 2010
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2010-11

University of Worcester (UK)

 * Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Modern British and European history
 * Particularly interested in those who can teach: Twentieth-Century British history; The history of Germany; The history of Eastern Europe; The history of Southern Europe; Women’s history
 * To start: October 2010 or as soon as possible
 * Deadline: 10 Oct 2010
 * Interviews: 29 Oct 2010
 * -Anyone have any idea why this start date is so soon?-
 * The hiring process is radically different for UK universities. Applications are usually accepted for about a month, screening takes 2-4 weeks, interviews are held on campus for 1 or 2 days, and an appointment is made on the day of the interviews
 * now that's a great process

California State University, Sacramento

 * tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ancient History.
 * Review of applications will begin November 1, 2010; position open until filled.
 * Acknowledged receipt of application (10/28)

Oxford University

 * Part time research associate attached to the 'Social and Cultural Construction of Emotions: The Greek Paradigm' research project.
 * The postholder will work on the collection and analysis of inscriptions that provide information concerning the history of emotions in the Greek world (c. 800 BCE - c. 500 CE). Applicants must have a doctorate in an appropriate area of Greek history or Classics and have a good knowledge of Greek epigraphy, ancient Greek and Latin, and Greek social, political, and cultural history. IT skills and experience would be an advantage.
 * Deadline: August 25, 2010

Portland State University

 * The History Department of Portland State University invites applications for the position of tenure-track assistant professor in the history of the ancient Mediterranean world, to begin September 16, 2011. Preference will be given to applicants whose research and teaching fields connect their area of specialization to world history.
 * Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2010, and continue until finalists are identified.
 * Notification of application reception (11/21)

Roanoke College

 * Tenure track Assistant Professor of Ancient History. Areas of specialization are open, but the successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary Classics concentration. Teaching responsibilities include courses in candidate's areas of expertise and the college's new Intellectual Inquiry curriculum.
 * Review of applications will begin 20 November 2010, and selected candidates will be interviewed at the American Historical Association’s annual meeting in January in Boston.

Western Michigan University

 * Tenure-track assistant professor position in ancient history. The successful candidate will teach two courses a semester, including general education courses, upper-level courses in Greek and Roman history and area of specialty, and graduate courses in coordination with other aspects of the graduate program, especially medieval history.


 * Review of applications will begin October 24, 2010, and continue until position is filled.


 * Does anyone know anything about this posting - like why it's posted only two weeks before the deadline? (Is that a sign of an inside candidate?)
 * 10/10: I don't know, maybe it was only just approved for funding? It's now posted at the Chronicle. The deadline seems rolling . ..

Boise State

 * tenure track assistant professorship in the history of the Ancient and/or Medieval Mediterranean World to start August 2011.
 * Deadline: Applications should be postmarked by November 1, 2010.
 * Reception of application acknowledged (10.27)
 * anyone have any idea of what they're looking for? ancient and/or medieval isn't exactly narrow. are they replacing someone, adding a new position, enhancing strengths? what's the deal?

Florida Gulf Coast University

 * Ancient/Medieval, Assistant Professor
 * Teaches a 3/3 load including survey and upper level courses as well as scholarship and service as appropriate.
 * Research specialty in ancient or Medieval History. Experience teaching undergraduate classes on a broad range of topics in both ancient and medieval history (apparently required - my status shows up as "not qualified" because I don't have this experience).
 * Deadline: 11-02-2010
 * Not a TT job - continually renewing 3-yr contract

Merrimack College (MA)

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in the field of Pre-Modern European History to begin September 2011. Candidates should expect to teach the Western Civilization Survey. Preferred fields for upper division courses include Ancient History, Medieval Europe and/or the Renaissance and Reformation. A secondary specialization in such fields as the Mediterranean World or Middle Eastern History is desirable.
 * Deadline: December 1, 2010
 * Application acknowledged by e-mail (11/16)
 * Reception of application acknowledged (11/18)

The Mississippi University for Women

 * Assistant Professor of History (Ancient, Medieval, and/or Early Modern Europe)
 * Nine-month assistant professor position
 * Applicants must be able to teach in at least two of the following three fields: ancient history, medieval European history, early modern European history. Preferred specialties include social history, cultural history, or a non-western subfield.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

|Penn Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

 * Tenure-track position as assistant professor of Ancient/Medieval/Mediterranean history
 * Responsibilities include teaching survey courses in the first half of Western Civilization and World History, plus introductory and advanced courses in area of specialization.
 * Review of applications will begin January 7, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Where is this position posted? The link does not work.
 * You can find it if you search the PSU HR site for this campus: http://psu.jobs/Search/Opportunities.html Or see this link.

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

 * Assistant Professor in Late Antique/Early Medieval European history. "The successful candidate's research specialty will focus on a topic in Late Antique or Early Medieval history from the period 200 - 900 C.E. The ability to teach Roman history is desirable. Ph.D. required at the time of appointment. Teaching responsibilities include the first half of the survey course in either Western Civilization or World Civilization, undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise, and graduate student supervision. Normal teaching load is two courses per semester."
 * Application due November 15, 2010. Hey adversary, whether carelessness or evil intent led you to error I cannot say: the due date is November 2nd. I am not the original poster, but I have seen it posted with Nov. 15 also - can't find where, but before I even discovered this wiki, it went into my spreadsheet as 11/15, for what it's worth.
 * Has anyone received acknowledgement of application?
 * 11/12: Received acknowledgment of application and diversity survey via snail mail

Brown University

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in Early Medieval Mediterranean History.
 * We especially encourage applications from historians working on relations between the Muslim and Christian worlds.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2010.
 * Note: Brown does not interview at the AHA
 * acknowledgment received 10/18 x 3
 * 11/11 request for more materials

Ohio State University

 * Assistant professor in European medieval history. Scholars whose research centers on any field between about 500 and about 1500 are invited to apply.
 * Application deadline November 1 2010.
 * Ack received
 * request for writing sample - 11/22 x5

Rutgers University, New Brunswick

 * Assistant Professor, Medieval Women's and Gender History
 * Review of applications will begin on Dec. 1.
 * I can't find the ad for this one--anyone know anything about it? Never mind, the ad is back up on H-Net.

Saint Louis University

 * Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service is seeking applicants at the assistant or associate professor level in the Department of History, to begin Fall 2011, for a full-time, tenure-track position in continental European medieval history
 * Ph.D. required at time of appointment.
 * Complete materials should be received by December 15, 2010.
 * All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu and should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
 * In addition, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample (article or a chapter) should be sent to Philip Gavitt, Chair, Department of History, Saint Louis University, 3800 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63108.
 * Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.
 * Have others been able to find this posting on the job application site? I've been looking but can't find a medieval history job to apply for.
 * Select "History" on the job site search page. You will pull up 3 postings; the medieval job is the first of the 2 that lack "Title Descriptors." Specifically, it is Requisition Number: 20100965 (another way to find it).
 * Wonderful, thank you. I wasn't sure if one of the two untitled jobs was the correct one.
 * Is Damian Smith leaving?

SUNY Binghamton

 * Deadline December 1


 * Assistant Professorship in Medieval European History, c.1000-c.1500 CE, starting Fall 2011. Area of specialization open.


 * Send letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation and article-length sample of original research to Professor Richard S. Mackenney, Chair, Medieval Search Committee, History Department, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902.

SUNY Cortland

 * Assistant Professor, European History before 1350
 * Also expected to teach "either Western Civilization to 1715 or World History to 1500"
 * Will be interviewing at AHA
 * SHORT DEADLINE: 'preference to' materials which arrive before 15 Nov. 2010.

University of Georgia

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in Medieval History; Mediterranean preferred.
 * Submit by Nov. 15, 2010.
 * It's in Athens. REM is from there, it can't be so bad, huh?
 * The University of Georgia (UGA) is in Athens. Georgia State is in Atlanta. Corrected.
 * Request for writing sample - 11/3.
 * Really? They asked for a writing sample two weeks before the submission deadline? Anyone have a cllue what is up with that?
 * Sometimes committees review applications as they come in; we should assume that the request for a writing sample, if true, went to someone who got their application in mighty early.
 * Request for writing sample - 11/19. x2
 * Notice there's a VAP there now who fits this description exactly. Does anyone know if I am wrong in assuming that this is just a search to confirm the internal candidate?

University of Nevada, Reno

 * Assistant professor, tenure-track position in medieval Europe and the Mediterranean, beginning August 2011.
 * Preference will be given to candidates whose works are interdisciplinary or comparative, cross geographical or cultural borders, and/or examine connections between medieval Europe and the Mediterranean World, such as Byzantine or Islamic culture.
 * Deadline: 11/15/2010
 * Last year this search was cancelled after on-campus interviews had started, due to budget cuts--the school does not have firm funding this year, either.
 * Don't mean to play the discouragement game, but note the current VAP...
 * But also note that Nevada just beat Boise St. in football, and since both are looking for a medieval Med scholar, maybe Boise will try to hire away the Nevada VAP as revenge. Or maybe everyone should just stop freaking out about supposed inside candidates and let the chips fall where they may.

University of New Mexico

 * Assistant Professorship in Medieval History, beginning August 2011. The position is probationary leading to a tenure decision and is contingent upon final budgetary approval.
 * Minimum requirements include: PhD in History or Medieval Studies with expected completion by August 2011; ability to teach an undergraduate survey in Western Civilization; ability to teach upper-division courses and graduate seminars in medieval European history; ability to mentor undergraduates, and graduate students at the MA and PhD levels; an active research agenda. The University of New Mexico is a major public research university with a highly diverse student body. For application requirements and complete information, please visit UNMJobs at: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1289581328588


 * The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 3, 2010.
 * "probationary...tenure decision" is this just a more convoluted way of saying tenure-track or am I failing to read between lines here?
 * Yes, I believe "probationary." is another way of saying "tenure-track" (like you're on probation with the job until you get tenure . . .)
 * Comrades, I assure you that this is definitely a tenure-track position.

University of Nijmegen

 * Professor of Medieval History with a research profle in Byzantine History
 * have a doctoral degree in history with a specialization relevant to the position

general Medieval History and more specialized Byzantine History;
 * are an inspiring and demanding teacher, with ample teaching experience at both Bachelor and Master level in


 * hold a prominent position within the international community of research into Byzantine History;


 * have a large number of relevant publications in leading international publication outlets to your name; - are able to supervise doctoral research effectively and to a high standard;


 * have proven successful in acquiring external research funding;


 * are willing to collaborate generously in teams of teaching and researching colleagues - have an interest and experience in administrative tasks and management;


 * are a native speaker of English or have near-native command of English;

you are a non-Dutch speaker,
 * are committed to learn Dutch on level B2 (CEFR) within two years, in case


 * Given the current composition of the professorial staff in the Faculty of Arts, strong female candidates are especially invited to apply.


 * Don't have a link to the job, details from a posting to MEDMED-L

Université de Montréal

 * Professeur ou professeure en histoire du Moyen Âge
 * Le département d’histoire de l’Université de Montréal désire engager un historien du Moyen Âge occidental, au rang de professeur adjoint (assistant professor).


 * Tous les champs de spécialisation et aires géographiques sont admis, mais le département a une préférence pour la période du XIIe au XVe siècle.


 * La priorité sera donnée aux candidats dont le dossier de publications et dont les aptitudes à la recherche et à l’enseignement se démarquent.


 * On s’attend à ce que le candidat, par une large culture et par ses qualités pédagogiques, sache intégrer son enseignement de l’histoire médiévale dans un programme départemental aux intérêts géopolitiques et thématiques très diversifiés.


 * Dossiers et trois lettres d’appui devraient être envoyés au professeur Michael J. Carley, directeur, Département d’histoire, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville, Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7. Pour information, contactez Gabrielle Vidal (gabrielle.vidal@umontreal.ca). Une affiche avec de plus amples renseignements sera diffusée sous peu.


 * Policy on faculty being able to speak French is given at http://www.direction.umontreal.ca/secgen/recueil/politique_linguistique.html
 * requires passing proficiency within 3 years of appointment. All assignments, instruction, etc. in French.

Valdosta State University (GA)

 * "New" tenure track assistant professor position: "The primary area of specialization is Medieval Europe. Secondary fields are open."
 * Application Deadline: Nov. 1, 2010.
 * Received acknowledgement (letter) on 11/8. Fast!
 * Contacted for phone interview via phone (11/17)

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

 * Assistant Professor, Medieval/European emphasis in the Department of History, English and Creative Arts, a full-time, tenure-track, nine (9) month position within the College of Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
 * Review of applications will begin December 1, 2010 and continue until position is filled.

CW Post Campus of Long Island University

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of Medieval and/or Early Modern European history, pending budgetary approval. Area of specialization open.
 * Applications must be received by December 1, 2010. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AHA Meeting in Boston in January, 2011.
 * Who is applying? I am new to wiki.

Loyola Marymount University

 * "The History Department of Loyola Marymount University invites applications for a full-time, entry-level, tenure-track position in the history of the Mediterranean World, 700-1400. We are especially interested in applicants whose work focuses on cross-cultural encounters. Teaching responsibilities include an introductory course in western civilization, Global Encounters (world history before 1500), and more advanced courses in the successful candidate’s area of specialization. Ph.D. is required."
 * Deadline November 5, 2010.

Towson University

 * The Department of History and the graduate programs in Judaic Studies at Towson University invite applications for a full time, tenure-track assistant professorship in medieval or early modern European Jewish History.
 * See Also: Ad at InsideHighered
 * Deadline: All materials are due by January 3, 2011
 * Cross-posted at Jewish Studies and/or Israel Studies 2010-2011

University of Michigan-Dearborn

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach courses in Renaissance, Reformation and Early Modern English History and pre-Modern world civilization surveys, and contribute to the Honors Program Western Cultures sequence and the Master's in Liberal Studies program. Comparative research or work situating the primary subject in a regional or global perspective is preferred.
 * We will interview at the AHA meeting in Boston. Applications should be received by December 13, 2010 to ensure full consideration.

Agnes Scott

 * Candidates should specialize in some aspect of European history from 1400 to 1800 and be able to teach a range of thematic and chronologically structured undergraduate courses. Ability to teach medieval history is also expected
 * Deadline: December 1, 2010 - a bit late - does this mean no AHA?
 * Women's college where entire history department is female; anyone know if this job is informally reserved for women? Yes it is. (Well, another example: I work at the history department where there are four women out of eighteen members of the department.)


 * How do you know? It looks like somewhere between 1/4 and 1/3 of their faculty overall are male. Given that, I'd say that there's actually a chance that their history department should be looking to diversify a bit...
 * I have no inside information, but the previous person in this position was a man, so I doubt that it's reserved for women.
 * Thanks for this. Let's hope that the person who answered that the job was reserved for women has no inside information either... I don't. It just seemed like an absurd question (no offense meant), so I offered an absurd answer. I actually agree with the idea that they may want to diversify, but the number of jobs "reserved" on the basis of sex or race are vanishingly small, and not worth the worrying.
 * Has anyone emailed to ask what they mean by "submit...a dossier or three letters of reference"? I've got a dossier with teaching and research materials, and I've got letters, ut they aren't the same thing... I know, I'm overthinking, but it's what I do. Could anyone clarify what a dossier means by American standards? For us foreigners trying to orientate in the global jungle :-)


 * I just received an email acknowledging receipt of my letter and CV (which I sent electronically). It indicated that the only missing pieces are the letters of recommendation, so that seems to be what they mean by "dossier."
 * Hello, all ye who are stressed out . . . . It's an obvious typo: submit . . . a dossier OF three letters of reference.

Bowdoin College

 * Assistant Professor, 17th and 18th-century continental European history. "We especially welcome candidates whose research and teaching interests address the European Enlightenment and Europe's interaction with the non-European world."
 * Application due November 1, 2010.
 * Being replaced is Paul Friedland, 18th-c. France.
 * he left - where did he go?
 * His position was a shared position with his wife, who now has the full position. He decided to seek a full position elsewhere.
 * I'm confused: This search is to replace Friedland, but Friedland held a shared position. He left to seek a full position elsewhere. Now Bowdoin is hiring a full position?
 * Any news yet? (11/18)

Penn State

 * Tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the history of the Early Modern Mediterranean (1450-1700), with a preference for Iberia.
 * Deadline for submission of applications is November 1, 2010.
 * Email requesting AHA interview, 17 November (or so...) (x2)
 * How many candidates they will interview?

University of Georgia

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of Early Modern Europe(1500-1800) with a preference for the 18th century.
 * Deadline: 15 November, 2010.
 * Does anyone know who is being replaced, or what they might be looking for?
 * If they want an 18th century historian, why don't they run a search for an 18th century historian?
 * With Winship there, should British historians even bother with this one?
 * Looks like he's evolving into an Americanist, so it's worth a shot, esp. for the 18th century crowd. That said, I'd put my money on a continental.
 * Michael Kwass and Laura Mason are both leaving for Johns Hopkins, so if it is to replace them, position might be 18th-c. France
 * Today's (9/20) high temperature is supposed to be 99. Just saying.
 * Looking at their faculty roster, don't bother if you did not get your degree from one of the ivies. Just saying. (Out of curiosity, I looked into their faculty roster as well. The faculty come from a diverse set of institutions, so I have no idea what the above poster is up to.)
 * Request for writing via email (11/29).
 * May we know what field and century for those people who will provide writing samples?

University of Groningen (Netherlands)

 * Seeking a professor of Early Modern History focusing on the study of the history of the period from 1500 to c. 1800.
 * Starting 1 February 2011.
 * Deadline: September 22, 2010 (?)
 * Note this position is for a full professor, i.e. per their website someone with extensive publications and good experience overseeing graduate students.

University of Louisville

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the history of early modern/Reformation-era Europe, excluding the history of the British Isles. "Candidates specializing in family and/or gender history are especially encouraged to apply."
 * Application (online) due December 3, 2010.

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

 * "The Department of History of the University of Michigan seeks to fill the J. Frederick Hoffman Chair in Early Modern European History, an endowed chair for a distinguished scholar of continental European history, c. 1500-1700 CE. The holder should have international prominence, a record of scholarly achievement, and demonstrated success as teacher and mentor. We are interested in innovative work in any field of continental European history. We especially welcome applications from scholars whose work engages Europe’s relations with non-European and non-Christian others, the history of science, or the history of religion."
 * Anyone have any clue what they might be looking for? - - I heard they want someone whose work engages Europe's relations with non-European and non-Christian others, the history of science, or the history of religion.
 * To add to this, word on the street says they're looking for a distinguished scholar of international prominence. Just a rumor, though.
 * Seeing as how the job advertisement specifically states that, I would say that's a pretty good guess.
 * aside from the qualifications mentioned above, it would be a plus if the successful candidate knew how to do twenty somersaults in a row, show a willingness to dance naked on a chair, and could competently engage in a conversation in sub-saharan swahili
 * dude, can't everybody somersault naked while speaking swahili?? that was totally a course, back in my day. :)
 * This must be why we're all looking for jobs still. Not enough graduate programs are teaching naked swahili these days.

University of Northern Colorado

 * Assistant Professor: The candidate will teach a 3/3 load focusing on Early Modern European history with a preferred teaching specialty in France and/or England. This includes teaching the Western Civilization surveys, upper division courses in 17th and 18th century European history and advanced level and graduate classes in area of research specialization.
 * PhD. in Early Modern Europe. ABD considered. PhD required by August 2011. Open Until Filled (posted 11/09/2010).
 * "Greeley is where cows go to die and people go to kill them," writes Dave Gilmartin in his new book, "The Absolutely Worst Places to Live in America." (I'm applying anyway).
 * I grew up in a town with a mushroom factory; I'm applying too.
 * Look at it this way - I bet you can get an excellent steak there. [I would definitely NOT eat a steak there]
 * And only 40 minutes from Fort Collins and some great microbreweries.
 * Being that close to the Fat Tire brewery can't be all bad.

Webster University (MO)

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in Early Modern European History, with a subspecialty in a non-European field
 * Possible areas of focus include: imperialism, mercantilism, the Atlantic World, the Islamic World, migration, diplomacy, gender and the family, or intellectual history.
 * Applications must be received by December 3, 2010. Preliminary interviews will take place at the American Historical Association Conference in Boston from January 6-9, 2011.
 * Course load is 3-3 for full time faculty; usually 3 different preps within a given semester. We also have very generous conference/professional development support.
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2010-11
 * Has anyone checked whether they require reference letters? The ad does not ask for references, but it seems quite surprising.--We did not require references in our initial ad, but will be requesting them after making our initial cut of applications. If you are planning to send an application between now and the deadline, please do include letters. -- Request for letters of recommendation (11/16) (x4)
 * Received acknowledgement by email saying they would let candidates know about interviews (either AHA or phone) by early December. (11/10) (x3) It was a very nice acknowledgement e-mail, too. I'm beginning to see why they were voted such a great place to work.

Wilfrid Laurier University (Ontario)

 * A 6-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting 1 January 2011
 * The successful candidate will be expected to teach History 221 (France from the Wars of Religion to Napoleon); History 311 (The Reformation); and HI 374 (Jews, Witches & Heretics: Persecution and Toleration in Pre-Modern Europe, c 1050-1700).
 * Deadline: 15 September 2010
 * Note - WLU doesn't give much discretion to its 'instructors' - courses tend to be set in terms of syllabi. Sounds like Chris Nighman is out for a bit.

Alfred University

 * tenure-track assistant professor of history (with expertise outside of North American) and global studies to begin August 2011.
 * specialty is open; preference for candidates whose teaching and research connect modern European history to non-Western cultural histories. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a core course in our Global Studies program and European history courses, in addition to courses based on the candidate’s area of specialty; normal teaching load is three courses per semester.
 * Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2010-11

Amherst College

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern European History. "We welcome applications from candidates specializing in any time period after 1789 and in any geographical area except Russia and Central and Eastern Europe."
 * Applications due November 1, 2010.
 * Any idea who is being replaced?
 * Bezucha (France). But past VAP did Britain, and current VAP does hist/memory of Indochina War in France.
 * Received ack. letter via email today (10/18) (x2). Received 10/19. Received ack email 10/31.
 * Received email ack. 10/29.

College at Brockport, State University of New York

 * Visiting Assistant Professor for a three-year appointment to teach lower division, upper division and graduate classes in 20th-Century Central European History. 4/4 teaching load, college/school/department service, full time presence on campus.
 * Apply online at: https://www.brockportrecruit.org. Please attach a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references.
 * For best consideration apply before November 30, 2010. Review of applications to begin immediately.
 * They did a search for this same position late last spring and hired someone a VAP. At the risk of giving another nickel to the Mesa State poster down below, perhaps this is the proverbial inside hire?

Drury University

 * Applications due November 12, 2010.
 * "The Department of History, Political Science, and Geography at Drury University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Modern Europe/World History, beginning August 2011. Open rank. The department is seeking broadly trained candidates to teach introductory and upper level courses in modern European and world history. Area specialization is open (excluding East Asia, Middle East, and Latin America). Candidates will be expected to teach in the university’s interdisciplinary core curriculum, Global Perspectives 21. Teaching load: 3/4."
 * This is the re-do of a search that didn't pan out last year. Based on last year, you will be expected to teach European and non-European history, potentially including African history.
 * My memory may be off on this, but I think they've hired for this position a couple of times in the last six or seven years. In the past the hires have been Africanists who also do Europe. Keeping good folks like this is no mean feat, and I've heard great things about the school, so don't let this put you off.
 * This information is only partially accurate - the people who held this position in the last few years were specialists in European history. Teaching is mostly in European history, with African history being just one of the courses.
 * Does anyone know if a specialist in early modern Europe would have a chance? Sadly, I doubt it. They have a medievalist who covers E.Mod. as well. The previous poster seems to know more than some - do you have any insight into how the department defines Modern?
 * Past 6-7 years, 1 who was pretty much both Africa and Europe, 1 who was Europeanist first, Africanist second. Modern likely to be defined as post French-Rev but I don't think an early-modernist would necessarily be out of the running (depending on ability to teach more than just Europe).
 * Ack email + AAEO doc received on 11/2.

George Mason University

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor in 19th-century European history.
 * All fields and areas (including the British Isles) will be considered.
 * The application deadline is November 1, 2010.
 * 2-2 teaching load
 * Job description says PhD must be in hand by Aug 2010. Anyone know if they'd consider an ABD?
 * Yes to ABDs. Initial job ad went out with mistaken 2010 date that has been corrected to Aug 2011.
 * "Please send cover letter, CV, and dossier with three letters of reference"


 * Any thoughts on whether "dossier" refers to the three letters or a teaching dossier? (X2)
 * does not refer to teaching dossier-- just send cover letter, CV, and letters of reference (contact with job search chair 10/19)
 * Email request for all chapters of dissertation (11/15) (x3) what field? (France x2) (Russia)
 * With 13 people, and counting, contacted for the Berkeley position, why have only 2 been contacted here? Would others care to share their field? (11/18)
 * British/Empire (contacted on 10/25)

Gustavus Adolphus

 * Colonialism/Imperialism with a focus on the relationship between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2010


 * Received email acknowledgment 11/6 (x2)
 *  Several weeks later. Any word?

La Salle University (PA)

 * Tenure-track assistant professor: "Applicants must specialize either in the Islamic World (with a secondary field in Modern Europe) or in Modern Europe (with a secondary field in the Islamic World)."
 * Review of applications will begin on 1 January 2011 pending final budget approval.
 * Does anyone know what the teaching load (not specified in the job listing) is for this position at La Salle?
 * Email ack received 5/11 (submitted application by mail on 1/11).

Mercyhurst College

 * Assistant Professor, 20th Century World/European History
 * Consideration of applicants will begin September 20 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Ack received (10/20)
 * Any news?

Mesa State College

 * Assistant Professor, Modern European History,
 * Preference given to those who can also teach non-European (pref. Asian History)
 * Open until filled, hard deadline 14 Jan. 2011
 * Was anyone else bothered by the extent of their HR demands, which included a social and information for a credit check?
 * I could be wrong, but I believe this is an inside hire.
 * If only I had a dollar for every time I've read that on this page!
 * To be sure, there is a Minnesota PhD on the Mesa State faculty slated to teach modern European history courses in the spring. He's not listed on the faculty website, but is listed as a 2010 hire by HR. Incidentally, I recall Mesa State running a nearly-identical search as this one late in the cycle last year. The Minny PhD may be an adjunct with an inside track on this job or a TT prof hired during last year's search. In that case, perhaps he is leaving. Perhaps the department would like to expand its modern Europe faculty. If the initial commenter about an inside hire has any insights, perhaps s/he can share them? And at the risk of making the previous commenter $1 richer, I could make the same claim about an inside candidate at the Penn State Erie job below.

North Carolina State University

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor/Instructor position in 20th century European history, other than France or Russia, beginning August 2011 and contingent on funding. Research interests are open, but candidates should be committed to a sustained agenda of research and publication. The successful candidate must be able to teach the introductory survey, “Modern Europe—1815 to the present” and upper-division undergraduate courses as well as graduate courses in 20th century Europe, and to develop courses in the candidate’s specialization.
 * Applicants should apply no later than December 1, 2010.
 * Interviews will be held at the January 2011 AHA meeting in Boston.
 * I think they've gone back to the H-Net job description and specifically added "Continental" to the title and write up. I could be wrong, but I don't think it was there last week. Anyone else notice this?
 * They ask for graduate transcripts to be "uploaded." Does anyone know if this means they want unofficial transcripts? I believe that my graduate institution will only send official transcripts in hardcopy.
 * I'm not applying for this job, but perhaps you could scan an official transcript?
 * I emailed the committee asking if they would like my institution to send an official transcript in addition to the unofficial transcript I attached to the application and they said they would. Of course, my 'unofficial' transcript was a Word document, which is very unofficial.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

 * Assistant Professor in Modern European History.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2010.
 * E-mail ack received on 10/21/2010. (x4)

Providence College

 * Assistant Professor in 20th century continental European history. Competence to teach in the Development of Western Civilization program is required. Specialization in fields of Mediterranean history, the history of the EU, or German history preferred.
 * Application should be sent by October 22, 2010.
 * Received letter acknowledging receipt of application, postmarked Oct 20 (sent in app a week previously). Received ack letter 11/1, postmarked 10/22.
 * If you didn't submit all official transcripts for this position, you will not be considered for it. Comments anyone?
 * Only place I've ever heard of care about your undergraduate record. I'm not really sure how accurate a determinant of someone's performance as a faculty member a record of your grade as a 17- or 18-year-old can be. If they're simply asking for it to verify the degree you claim on your CV, wouldn't one assume that have been taken care of by the admissions department at your graduate school?
 * This is indeed totally ridiculous. What about those who did not attend a US college and hence have no official BA transcript, because this does not happen in other countries? But honestly, if that's their mindset, I don't bother working for the institution. Good luck for all of you.
 * How do you know you won't be considered if you didn't submit all official transcripts? Was that a statement based on contacting HR or just a question?
 * I contacted them and they said my file would not be reviewed because the transcript was missing.
 * They sent me an e-mail requesting an official undergraduate transcript otherwise my application would not be considered.
 * I receieved a letter from them on Nov. 5th stating that my official transcripts needed to be received by Nov. 8th. I asked for an extention of that deadline, and even emailed unoffical transcripts, but that was not sufficient so I was taken out of the applicant pool. All this despite the fact that I have 3 years experience teaching at liberal arts colleges! Obviously my grades are more important than my work as a professor. Ironic considering this is supossedly a college that prides itself in teaching.
 * Disqualified for same reason as above. Why not accept unofficial transcripts during the preliminary phases of the search, and then, if need be, finalists can produce the real deal?
 * It's a totally lame requirement; I wonder whether they're just doing it so they can throw out as many applications as they can justify without actually having to read them.
 * It's entirely possible. I applied for a fancy (unnamed) fellowship a few years ago and was disqualified because I sent unofficial (as opposed to official) transcripts. After weeks of working on the application! Sent in the exact same application the following year and was a finalist. What can you say? If they say jump through the hoop, then you gotta jump through the hoop.
 * I say you don't jump through the hoop and you use this forum as a medium for criticizing such ridiculous criteria. Transcripts are expensive and some, if not many, of the people applying for these jobs are grad students or ajuncts. And, some of them have families to support. So requiring applicants to spend the little money they have on transcripts is totally unreasonable. It's basically sending the meesage that only those who have the money to spare need bother apply for the job. I'm sorry, but I'd rather put that money toward a new pair of shoes for my kid. This college should be ashamed that it's forcing all applicants to do this during a recession. Another indication of how cluless some committees are.
 * "Use this forum as a medium for criticizing such ridiculous criteria"??? This is the "It's entirely possible..." poster replying here. I'm an adjuncter with two kids. I completely agree that the criteria are ridiculous. But if I relied on wiki-jobs to change the system, my family would starve. I'm jumping through hoops while I'm in this subordinate position. When I get a "real job," I'll use my position to improve things for adjuncts/grad students. But bitching on wiki-jobs sure as s**t ain't putting food on the table. So, for now, I jump through the hoops and bide my time...
 * Totally unacceptable and unprofessional job search. Beware to those who are actually interviewed for this position. I will not state what happened to me, but I was treated condescendingly and with complete disregard regarding this silly requirement for "official" transcripts.
 * I also applied for this, but was not able to obtain my 25-year-old undergrad transcripts in time, so I'm out as well. I know that HR departments and/or half-witted deans or provosts are often responsible for these sorts of idiotic requirements, but that doesn't fully excuse this search committee, which deserves the criticism they've received here.

Reed College

 * Tenure track assistant professor in Modern Europe (19th-20th century, excluding Germany) and Western Humanities
 * "We encourage applications from candidates with interests in one or more of the following: international relations and diplomacy, war and society, labour and industrialization, migration and citizenship, and Europe and the world."
 * Complete applications must be received by November 12, 2010
 * Email ack. received 11/11. Email ack. received 11/4. Email ack. received 11/17.
 * How long after submission did you all receive email acks?
 * Approx. five days. I did apply in advance of the deadline.
 * I had mine within 2-3 days - but I applied in early Oct
 * I applied early too, took about 10 days for me.
 * I applied in October and didn't receive an acknowledgement - I called the HR woman there, who was very nice and made sure all of my materials had arrived.

Reed College (VAP)

 * Visiting assistant professor in Continental European History since 1800 and Modern European Humanities.
 * "We encourage applications from candidates with interests in one or more of the following fields: intellectual history, the history of science, Central Europe. In addition to courses in one’s own area, teaching duties include a team-taught, yearlong, interdisciplinary Humanities course (http://academic.reed.edu/humanities/hum220/index.html) and advising yearlong senior theses."
 * Application deadline is November 12, 2010
 * Does anyone know if Reed expects 2 separate apps. for the tenure and VAP positions in Modern Europe? They ask for the same materials and from a periodization aspect will be looking at the same people, presumably.
 * I assume that they want two separate apps, although it seems a bit odd to me. There are two distinct email addresses for application submission given on the two job postings.
 * Yes, they're two different committees and two different jobs so if you want to be considered for both of them, you should apply to both with separate applications. The VAP search is for a sabbatical replacement for a professor who specializes in European intellectual history and modern Germany.
 * email ack. received 11/3 (how long did you wait for ack.? Answer: About two weeks).

Ryerson University (Toronto, ON)

 * Tenure-stream Assistant Professorship in Modern Europe, beginning August 1, 2011, subject to final budgetary approval. As the Department possesses considerable strength in British history, this announcement is directed to individuals whose research expertise lies in continental Europe.
 * Deadline: January 17, 2011

Southern New Hampshire University

 * Assistant Professor of History, starting September 1, 2011. Preference is given to candidates with expertise on the political and cultural encounters between modern Europe and either East Asia or the Middle East.
 * Review of Applications will begin on November 1, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association Conference in Boston on January 6-9, 2011.
 * Teaching load: 3/4
 * Any news here? Nothing on my end.

St. Mary's College of California

 * Deadline November 1
 * Modern Europe, "Specialization open," helps to have interests in "imperialism, migration," or "other transnational approaches"
 * No ack as of Nov 22nd (x3)
 * Email ack Nov 24, (though I asked)

University of California - Berkeley

 * "Full-time appointment at either the tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate professor level in modern European history, excluding Britain, East Europe, and Russia."
 * Deadline: October 1, 2010 (submission electronic)
 * replacement for which faculty member? does anybody know?
 * A: It's to replace their Germanist, Margaret Anderson, but the search is not for German history only.
 * My guess is that they would prefer someone who does Germany or France, but would be open to other fields: Neither Susanna Barrows nor Carla Hesse nor Tyler Stovall is teaching French history full time (for health reasons and deanship reasons); for Germany, Gerry Feldman passed away, and Margaret Anderson is retiring.
 * Does anyone have a sense of just how grave the financial issues are at Berkeley? Do you think there is any chance of a tenure freeze in the coming years?
 * I can't speak to Berkeley, but a friend at UCSB said that things are pretty dire there, with real hits to the teaching mission: sabbaticals continue, but faculty are not replaced; grad program slashed, etc. With only a little exaggeration, he said, "Everyone who isn't nearing retirement is on the market. Lucky for us, it's no better elsewhere."
 * While things are bad at Berkeley, the history department is quite aware of the budget issues and is doing everything it can to make sure that faculty are supported. And the department has a fairly large endowment to make that possible. However, like all UCs, things are not good and unlikely to get better in the near future, yet it is unlikely that the situation in the history department specifically is as dire as the poster above related for UCSB.
 * According to a current PhD student (not applying for the position), budget issues are severe, although not a crisis. He would be surprised if the search was suspended, although he would not be totally shocked.
 * I heard that they've already targeted someone - an asst prof who is going up for tenure and just published a book w/ rave reviews.
 * I've heard otherwise, and would advise anyone interested in this position to ignore the allegation above.
 * I've been assured that there isn't any such candidate, and the suggestion that there is one smells like disinformation. Any details?
 * I sort of think this is disinformation too, and am slightly into the fact that Balzacian intrigues and feints would spring up around a modern European position. Mustaches will be twirled.
 * This sounds fishy - "rave reviews"? Are you talking about yourself or just trying to dissuade other people from applying?
 * it looks like Daughton is offering a class at Berkeley - any idea if he's trying to make that permanent?
 * I doubt that, he's almost certain to get tenure at Stanford.
 * He got it, but so what? He could still move.
 * RE: "targeting." They have definitely been sending out feelers to several mid-level associate or tenurable professors. Sounds like an uphill battle for junior candidates (like me) -- but that won't stop me from applying.
 * more details about the "targeted" one?
 * Ad on Chronicle lists salary range for an assistant professor as: $53,200 to $69,200.
 * So moved.
 * Some versions of the ad call for "late" modern Europe - any idea how they're defining this? 20th c? Post 45?
 * "Late modern" in Berkeley-ese simply means not early modern--i.e. post French Revolution.
 * Is anyone else having a hard time figuring out how to get interfolio to work with their online application?
 * I emailed interfolio and they agreed to post my letters to the dedicated URL that Berkeley gives you when you apply. As far as I know, it worked.
 * I naturally waited until the last minute to upload my materials -- how exactly did you get the dedicated URL? I have one for referees, but that's it, and no other link or form for uploading. Unless, of course, I'm missing something painfully obvious...
 * Received request for further materials - work published and in progress (10/7)
 * Six days after the deadline? How should that be possible -- given the fact that they have probably received 500+ applications?
 * I don't know about 500 applications (I'd estimate about 200-300) but the above post about being asked for materials is indeed strange. The only way that could be true is if the poster simply neglected to upload his/her writing sample. I have good reason to believe that no one has yet been contacted by the SC to send MORE material than what's asked for in the ad. (10/8)
 * It's true. They have asked for more material, in addition to the original sample (10/8).
 * I can second (or third) the request for additional materials (as opposed to those requested in the original application). As a previous poster noted, they have been sending out "feelers" to some established scholars, and they are requesting further materials from this group; possibly others as well. (10/9)
 * Search committee members often start reviewing completed files before the deadline (just to get a move on as early as possible). The search chair has also likely written to scholars at the top 30 (or so) European programs and asked who they think are the best young people coming up the pike. So they would keep their eyes open for any names that were tossed their way. I don't know what's going on at Berkeley, but it's not unusual for, say, three committee members to run into each other in the hall and start raving (positively) about this or that file. If they're pretty sure they will end up asking for more work, they might move early (especially if they believe they are competing with search committees at other universities). This is definitely a department with a long and successful record of hiring and tenuring young people, for what it's worth.
 * How many people have been contacted? (13)
 * With regards to the question above, I was contacted for more materials at the beginning of October. The search must have moved on since then (I can only guess). Does anyone know if campus interviews have been scheduled, or even how many people may have been contacted to visit campus? (11/13)
 * Well, they asked me for more materials at the end of October, and if they asked more than a dozen people for books, articles, dissertations, etc., it takes time to get through that. I think they have a process and we just need to be patient. It's early. (11/13)
 * Given the two waves of requests, it sounds as though they're having trouble settling on what they want. Not surprising given how broad the search is.
 * The two waves of requests were made, first, to people they had already identified as of interest and, second, to candidates that emerged from their reading of the files. This is one interpretation, at least. (11/16)

University of California-Davis

 * Assistant professor in 19th century Europe. "Applicants should possess specialist credentials in such research subjects as European political, economic or social history, comparative or transnational European history, and/or European (including Russian) empires."
 * Submission due November 1, 2010.
 * Received snail mail ack letter and A/A form (10/27), same on (11/4)
 * Request for interview -- either by conference call or at AHA (11/26) (x2)

University of Canterbury, New Zealand

 * Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (tenured) in "twentieth-century European History (excluding the British Isles)."
 * Deadline: 1 Dec 2010
 * Automated jobs site is a travesty - very glitchy and problematic.


 * Agreed. On the "Information for applicants" page (http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/info_for_app.shtml), they list how to upload the materials they want (cover & cv in one document, research and teaching statements in another). It looks as if you have to complete and submit the application all in one go, though, without refreshing your browser, hitting the back button, or letting it time out. Apparently, saving your application midway is not an option.
 * The website is insanely problematic. I had to submit the entire thing and fill out their questionnaire two separate times on different browsers (Firefox, then IE) to get it to accept my application. Plan some extra time for this submission.
 * Just to double-check: they don't seem to be asking for letters of recommendation. Correct?
 * I corresponded with the HR rep listed in the ad and she said they were only requesting a CV and cover letter at this time - combined into a single doc.
 * Sydney was the same - The Search Committee chair there said that they only bothered recommenders for candidates who were shortlisted.
 * This is standard for jobs in NZ and Australia. It ensures that nobody's time is wasted and that your referees write references tailored to the particular position. They also in some cases ring referees for short-listed candidates (that is the last 3 or 4) or sometimes just the prefered candidate before they make an offer.

University of Illinois - Chicago

 * "The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago seeks candidates for the Chair of Modern Greek Studies endowed by the Foundation for Hellenic Studies-Illinois. Candidates must have a distinguished scholarly record and be eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the departments of Classics and Mediterranean Studies or History. The successful candidate will specialize in Modern Greek literature or Modern Greek history and culture, broadly conceived. Chronological sub-specialties should focus on the post-Byzantine era. Other sub-specialties might include Greek history or literature under the Ottoman Empire, the struggle for independence and the founding of the modern Greek nation-state, literature of the Kingdom of Greece, and Greece and its role in the larger Mediterranean and European world over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries."
 * Deadline: October 1, 2010

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

 * Tenure track Assistant Professor appointment to begin September 1, 2011, with specialization in modern Central and Eastern Europe, especially Germany and Russia.
 * The teaching load is three courses per semester with a one course per semester load reduction during the first year.
 * Review of applications begins December 10, 2010 and continues until the position is filled. Interviews will take place at the AHA convention in Boston, January 6-9, 2011.

University of North Carolina Charlotte

 * Assistant Professor in the field of European history (since 1945) to begin August 2011. "All fields will be considered. The department particularly welcomes applications from candidates with research and/or teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: gender history; peace and conflict; transnational and/or comparative history; Public History; history of science, medicine and/or technology."
 * Application review will begin October 15, 2010.
 * Has anyone received acknowledgement of receipt yet? --> Not yet - turned in on 10/15. Anyone heard anything by now (11/15)? Not me. Who heard anything? Anyone?
 * Phone interviews were conducted with semi-finalists. What was the process for that? Any additional information? Thanks.
 * on-campus interviews scheduled.

The Ohio State University at Newark

 * The Ohio State University at Newark invites applications for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Modern European History. All approaches and specializations are welcome. The position will start in the autumn of 2011.
 * Criteria include a Ph.D. in history at the time of the appointment, strong potential for teaching and research, and teaching experience at the college or university level.
 * Responsibilities include teaching courses in European history, conducting research, engaging in service to the campus, and participating in outreach activities.
 * An ability to teach introductory classes in World or Transnational History is strongly desired.
 * The search committee will begin considering applications on January 1, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.


 * Send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a representative writing sample, and three letters of reference, to The Ohio State University at Newark, Office of Human Resources, Assistant Professor of History, Search #354177, 1179 University Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055.
 * To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA Employer.

University of Pennsylvania

 * tenure-track Assistant Professor in transnational modern Europe, 1789-1989, including modern European international history and/or modern Europe and empires.
 * Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 5th.
 * Is this to replace Ronald Granieri since it seems hes doing the same sort of the thing? - Yes, it is (and somebody else who was doing 20th c. France (Kristin Childers)
 * Has anyone had any success using Interfolio with this application? Or contacted the department to find out what their policy is? This whole "insert the e-mail address of people who are writing for you" is so out-of-date with online job portfolio services.
 * RE Interfolio- you need to go to "Add Delivery" and then "Click here to deliver confidential documents to a webpage." Interfolio will give you email addresses to input for each letter.
 * For those not using Interfolio: are recommenders supposed to e-mail their letters somewhere, or just sit and wait to be contacted by Penn?
 * It looks like Penn e-mails them AFTER you've submitted your application. I'm using Interfolio but it required Penn e-mailing to trigger the delivery.
 * Request for additional materials (11/23) (x4)

University of South Carolina Aiken

 * Tenure-track assistant professor specializing in the History of Modern Europe, with experience teaching World History, Western Civilization, or equivalent courses. Specialization open, interest in transnational approaches a plus.
 * 4/4 teaching load with three sections of either Ancient or Modern World History and one upper-division course in the candidate's field of specialization per semester.
 * Candidates must apply online at: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65413.
 * Review of applications begins November 10, 2010 and continues until position is filled; completed applications received by December 1, 2010 will receive full consideration.

University of Sydney

 * "Lecturer in Modern Continental European history, c. 1800-2000." Teaching includes "the first year Modern European History program, as well as specialist senior units related to the history of continental Europe."


 * Deadline (application online): 29 October 2010.
 * This position is scheduled to begin in early 2011 (i.e., February 2011 NOT September)
 * Anyone know the distinction between Teaching experience and Lecturing experience? Does the latter refer to public lectures or conferences?
 * It seems an artifical distinction to make, but anyhow, I have taken "teaching experience" to refer to small group teaching e.g. seminars, tutorials, as well as graduate student supervision (PhD, MPhil, honours) and "lecturing experience" to refer to courses where I have been the lecturer and have taught in a lecture format. I have also talked about courses I designed and coordinated here. You might include public lectures here if you wanted to, but this might sit more comfortably in the criteria establishing your expertise e.g. World famous institute recognising me as a leading expert in field X invited me to give a public lecture.
 * Email rejection received on on 9 Nov (x5)

University of Toronto Scarborough

 * Applications due October 15, 2010
 * The Department of Humanities of the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor in modern (post-1750) continental European history, including East Europe and Russia (Britain is excluded) to begin July 1, 2011.
 * This is a re-do of last year's search, which was suspended. There is some discussion of it on last year's wiki page.
 * Is it odd that 47 percent [7 of 15] of the UTSC history faculty have degrees from the University of Toronto? Source: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~registrar/calendars/calendar/History.html#Faculty_List15493
 * welcome to Toronto...
 * Given that three of those are Emeritus (ie hired in the 60s and 70s when universities were desperate to find someone to teach), I think you're over reading this.
 * In the UTSC application, they ask for a cover letter, cv, "a writing sample and teaching materials as well as a syllabus for a modern European survey course." Does anyone know what "teaching materials" means here? Do they want lesson plans and written lectures or a statement of teaching style/goals/methods??
 * I'm including some sample syllabi and a teaching philosophy
 * Beware the 4000 character (including spaces!) limitation on your cover letter
 * Work-around for the cover letter character limit - in the space provided, write "See uploaded cover letter"; since you can upload as many files as you want for your application, you can post a PDF cover letter along with your CV and other materials.
 * Has anyone heard any word from UTSC yet? (11/2) Last year they contacted prospectives for additional material relatively soon after the deadline. Haven't heard yet (Nov. 12) (x2). Has anyone heard?
 * I believe it was 6 weeks until the first emails went out last year. We still have some time to go, I imagine.

Washington University in St. Louis

 * Assistant Professor, Modern Western Europe. "Area and chronological expertise are open, although there is a preference for historians of Great Britain and France."
 * Applications due October 15, 2010.
 * Q: Has anyone been able to find the job details on the university's website? Searching by department and by 'history' or 'europe' as keywords isn't bringing anything up! [3 Aug]
 * A: You can find it at this link https://jobs.wustl.edu/ (the Job ID # is 20536).
 * Applied for this job: 6
 * How does one submit this application? Or is it automatically submitted on Oct. 15, after materials have been uploaded? Thanks!
 * re submitting: the online application was mostly name/rank/serial number type questions, but the system is VERY clunky. They do ask you to upload the CV and cover letter, which was easy enough. It sounds like the letters of rec have to go hard copy to the department. You do have to press the "submit" button and get an e-mail confirmation for the application to be complete.


 * The confirmation e-mail reminds you that your cover letter AND letters of recommendation should be addressed to "HR recruiter." Let's hope they aren't serious. I now have a mental image of some HR person tossing out my application in a huff and not passing it on to the History department...
 * I noticed the same thing. I just have to hope that they'll let that one slide...
 * I find that so preposterous. Most of us are using Interfolio for our letters of recommendation and therefore the salutation has to be general. Aaaaaarrrggghhh
 * I got a confirmation email from the department, so I think they just forward everyone's applications directly to the department and let them deal with the sorting. (fingers crossed)
 * The original ad on H-Net said to just send everything via snail mail, which I did, and have since emailed to follow up (11/2) and the application was received and no further online application need be done.
 * Request for writing sample received (11/8) (X3)
 * Email rejection (11/8)
 * Snail mail rejection (11/12) (x7)--more than 200 people applied for position
 * Did not receive request for writing sample, did not receive rejection. Thoughts? (11/18) (x2)
 * It probably means that you're in a third pool of 'maybes.' Which means ... maybe. But realistically, don't get your hopes too high.

Wheaton College

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern European History.
 * “The ideal candidate will have expertise in modern Europe (specific fields/countries open), as well as a willingness to support the department's general education program in world history. Responsibilities include teaching both survey and specialized courses in modern European history and participating in world history general education. The department seeks a gifted teacher/scholar, who shares the ideals of Christian liberal arts education and who can communicate a love for history to bright, motivated undergraduates. The successful candidate will have evidence of potential in teaching, research, and publication, as well as general administrative skills."
 * Ad on AHA, including: "Wheaton College is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations."
 * Deadline November 1, 2010.
 * There was some discussion on last year's site about Wheaton's strict Christian values and policies, which faculty are apparently obliged to uphold (scroll to the very bottom): http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/European_History_Jobs,_2009-10

British History
Not looking good for the early modernists right now -- 9/1
 * Maybe we can all get the Agnes Scott job.
 * Perhaps we could start a discussion on the "discussion" page - but I'm pretty sure that this is the future of British history in this country. Once upon a time any history department worth its salt had an early modernist and a modernist - but those days are gone. British history is coming to mean British imperial history from the 16th through the 20th centuries. If you don't work on some aspect of the British Empire then history departments these days are not interested.
 * How absolutely true! Except that British Imperial for most departments starts in the mid-17th century.
 * And the Empire doesn't include North America. Ever.
 * I think the days of British historians sliding into "Atlantic World" history are over. I think Americanists have now claimed that territory as their own.

Appalachian State University

 * Britain, 1500-1800
 * Deadline November 15
 * Electronic applications will not be accepted.
 * Has the post been advertised on any American websites?
 * Yes - it's on the AHA
 * Also, oddly enough, App. State has an ad on H-Net for a postdoc in British history - it's the exact same wording as an ad they ran last year.
 * It's on H-Netnow.
 * Got snail mail ack letter (11/17). Included A/A form but lacked paid postage!

Baylor University

 * Assistant Professor of Modern British History. The successful candidate will be expected to offer survey courses in World History since 1500 as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization. For position details and application information please visit: http://www.baylor.edu/hr_services/index.php?id=50814
 * Baylor is actively recruiting new faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strong commitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while reaffirming and deepening its distinctive Christian mission as described in Baylor 2012 (http://www.baylor.edu/vision/). Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

East Stroudsburg State

 * Britain since 1600, A second field in Middle East or African History is preferred.
 * Deadline November 12
 * Looks like pickings will be slim this year for early modern historians . ..
 * Anyone else notice an interesting thread running through the academic background of the faculty here?
 * Quite local, by my read. Cautionary words about the school on other Wikia pages.
 * Does anyone working on anything earlier than the 18th cent. have a chance for this one?
 * The above link for this job has expired. Here's the h-net link: https://h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=41125
 * Email ack. 10/29.

Georgia Gwinnett College

 * In anticipation of increases in enrollment for the 2011-2012 academic year, GGC invites applicants for faculty positions in the history of the Modern British Empire starting August 1, 2011. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position include lower-division US and World history surveys, but the ability to teach an upper-division course on the history Europe from 1789 to the present, as well as to develop more focused courses within the candidate's field of specialization is desired.
 * Open until filled. Note: "In accordance with Board of Regents Policy governing GGC faculty, successful applicants will be eligible to receive 5 or 3 year renewable appointments. Traditional one year appointments may also be approved."

Lehigh University

 * "Assistant professorship in the history of Britain and the British Empire in the period from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries."
 * "Candidates should be able to contribute to a vibrant graduate [Ph.D] program in Atlantic World History and offer undergraduate courses in their broad research field as well as survey courses in European history, global studies, or British Empire. Preference will be given to candidates who can offer courses in at least one of the following sub-fields: India, the British Caribbean, Africa, the Atlantic World, or modern Europe."
 * Submission (online) due October 25, 2010.
 * The deadline has been extended to November 20.
 * A source or link to that information would be welcome.
 * The H-Net ad linked to above provides an 11/20 deadline without comment. The bottom of the AHA ad says the deadline has been extended to November 20.
 * Ah ha! Good to know, thanks. I hadn't visited that version of the job ad in a while.
 * Received electronic ack. letter today which mentioned the deadline extension. (10/19)
 * Any guesses on why the extension? Smaller-than-hoped-for pool of applicants?
 * Applied weeks ago but have to receive an electronic ack. letter. Anyone else in same boat? (11/5)
 * Asked for writing sample via email (11/16) x2
 * Received email acknowledgement (11/17).
 * Hmm, I wonder if they've requested samples from people who applied on or right before the 20th.
 * --> Given the dates, I would doubt it. I'm thinking they probably replied to the people who had applied by the Oct. deadline, and those of us who applied at the 11/20 deadline will hear soon *crosses fingers*.

Portland State University

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in early modern British and Atlantic history to begin September 16, 2011. Preference will be given to applicants whose research and teaching fields connect the history of Britain (fifteenth-eighteenth centuries) to the Atlantic and/or world history.
 * Send letter of application detailing teaching and research, CV, examples of research, and three letters of reference to Dr. David A. Johnson, Department of History, Portland State University, Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751 (BritishHistorySearch@pdx.edu; 503-725-4953). Electronic submission of all materials preferred. Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2010, and continue until finalists are identified.
 * Word from the grapevine is current early modern English historian is retiring.
 * Did anyone see that David Horowitz of jihadwatch fame teaches there? It's interesting, bc the rest of the department seems pretty liberal and progressive.
 * Don't think it's the same guy.
 * Received email acknowledgement (11/19) (x3)

Oxford University, Jesus College

 * Tutorial Fellowship and Titular University Lecturership (CUF) in Early Modern History; this is a tenured position.
 * "The post is for a specialist in the field of sixteenth-century British and European History, with a preference for candidates with an expertise in the religious culture of England and/or Scotland"
 * Deadline: 10 Dec. 2010.

Staffordshire University (UK)

 * Senior Lecturer (tenured) in Modern British History
 * Deadline: 20 Aug. 2010
 * Interviews: 13 Sept. 2010

Syracuse University (NY)

 * Assistant Professor "Modern Britain and/or British Empire"
 * Deadline: 15 Oct. 2010
 * This is the third time this job has been advertised in the last 6 years. Anyone know why?
 * It's syracuse.
 * What does that last comment mean? (9/2)
 * Syracuse has run several searches over the last few years that have failed for a variety of reasons. For example, see the discussion about their colonial US job on the 2008-09 US wiki page.
 * The last Modern Britain job search at Syracuse was 2001-2 - the first comment is inaccurate
 * Contacted for writing via email (x2) 10/25
 * They wanted a writing sample in addition to the one in the original submission? Yes.
 * Did anyone else get this request for an additional writing sample or other materials? (11/7) I did, on 10/25 as well.
 * Any movement on interviews yet? (11/20)

Texas Christian University

 * Assistant Professor Britain/British Empire
 * Deadline November 25
 * "with a preference for South Asia or Africa" - yeah, get in line.

University of Northumbria (UK)

 * Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (tenured position) in British History, 1600-1750
 * Likely that the search committee want this position to start in the 2010-11 academic year.
 * "You will be an early career or established research active academic with a relevant PhD and/or equivalent postgraduate or professional qualification/experience"
 * Deadline: 19 August 2010
 * 'Selection date': 19 October 2010

University of North Carolina - Greensboro

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in Britain and/or British Empire, 1688-present
 * Deadline: December 1, 2010
 * Wasn't this an early modern search a couple of years ago and then cancelled?
 * It was listed as "Britain 1500-1800" two years ago: http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/European_History_Jobs_2008-09#British_History Not sure why they changed it.
 * It's a shame for Tudor-Stuart people; I think this one would have been a good one for them.
 * Received snail mail ack letter and A/A form. (11/26)

University of Saskatchewan

 * Limited term (five year) academic appointment in Early Modern Britain (1500-1800), to commence on 1 July 2011. We welcome applications in all thematic and geographic areas (including Ireland).
 * Qualified candidates from around the world are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority in the case of equal qualifications.
 * The deadline for applications is 7 January 2011.
 * Who ever heard of a FIVE-YEAR term appointment???
 * This is the practice at a few other places (Hampshire and Bennington spring to mind), although in those cases renewal is an active possibility. Not clear from this ad whether the five-year appointment is terminal or ongoing..

University of Wisconsin-Madison

 * Assistant Professor, Britain or Ireland since 1688
 * Deadline November 1.
 * Ad on AHA website University website (I changed it so everybody could have access, including non AHA-members).
 * Acknowledgement (snail mail) rec'd 10/30: "initial screening to be completed by December 23". (x3)
 * Request for additional materials 11/17 (x7)
 * Out of interest, what "fields" are being asked for additional materials? (11/18)
 * Last I checked this wiki, someone had responded that they did 20th C & Empire. Please do not delete responses. (11/26)

Wake Forest University
They ran an advertisement every year from (I think) 2004-2007--Tudor/Stuart or Victorian. They finally hired someone, but I understand this person died early in 2010. Now it's Tudor/Stuart to present, so 18th and 20th centuries are (presumably) fair game.
 * Tudor/Stuart period to the present
 * Deadline November 1
 * Ad also on AHA website
 * Applied for this job: 4 (unless I checked this box a month ago, in which case 3)
 * seriously, I'm sorry to hear about the last hire, but 1485-2010 is a bit vague. I'm sure they've got some ideas - anyone got the scoop? I can't imagine sorting through the pile of applications...
 * 525 years may be strange, but it makes a little more sense than selectively ignoring the 18th and 20th centuries. Maybe they want to find someone who matches up with the deceased one?
 * There seems to be someone there right now as a visiting assistant professor - Jason White - who fits the bill, and does 17th and 18th c. British History.
 * So in other words, it's an inside job.... great.
 * No, it's not an "inside job." The fact that a university posts a job vacancy tells you they want to offer instruction in a given field. The fact that the same university also has an adjunct teaching in the field tells you exactly the same thing. It is not evidence of anything more, as anyone who has adjuncted anywhere can attest.
 * Being an adjunct and being a VAP are not exactly the same thing.
 * In my adjuncting experience they can often be exactly the same thing, the "VAP" label providing an appealing alternative (for both schools and candidates) to the distasteful "adjunct", but still referring to part-time, temporary teaching. Sometimes VAPs are full-time, and sometimes they are on slightly longer fixed-term contracts, but that hardly makes this any more of an "inside job".
 * Well, should learn soon if they want a modernist or early modernist for this gig.
 * Had a miserably unfriendly AHA interview with them a few years back. Rumor has it this is an unhappy place.
 * Any details?
 * So the search and the history of their searches is weird. I had one of the most cordial interviews I ever had anywhere with them at the AHA a few years back. Then we all got the letter saying "the search was inconclusive."
 * Received acknowledgement by snail mail saying they would let candidates know about interviews by early December. (11/10). (x4)

Wilfrid Laurier University

 * Assistant Professor, Britain and its empire (excluding North America) from 1783 to 1914.
 * The deadline for applications is 10 December 2010.

Georgia Southern University

 * Tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Modern French History.
 * Screening of applications begins October 8, 2010.
 * it looks like this job is to replace Professor Charles Crouch who recently passed away
 * Phone Interview Scheduled (10/15) (x3)
 * Does anyone know what the teaching load there is? (yes: it is 3/4)
 * Has anyone been contacted since the phone interview?


 * Yes, I believe finalists have been invited to campus. (11/6)

Mississippi State University

 * Assistant Professor in French History.
 * Deadline: November 12, 2010
 * Snail ack email (11/10)
 * AHA interview scheduled (11/19) (x4)

Texas Tech University

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of early modern/modern France to begin August, 2011. Scholars of the French transatlantic world are especially encouraged to apply. Fields of study that would complement existing strengths in the department include, but are not limited to, women’s history, gender and sexuality, revolution, religion, and empire.
 * Deadline: November 30, 2010

Furman University

 * Assistant Professor in in 20th century Europe, specialization in Modern Germany or Eastern Europe.
 * Deadline: 1 November.

Georgetown University

 * The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University seeks to fill a tenure-line position in modern German history with an emphasis on the twentieth century. Additional research interests in European and comparative history are desirable. The search committee welcomes applications both from candidates who are tenured, or tenurable, at the rank of associate professor as well as those who are eligible for a tenure-track assistant professorship.
 * Application online due 1 November, 2010.
 * They failed to fill the position twice last year after a senior-only search (they made offers that were ultimately rejected), so they are broadening it this year to include junior candidates. Their preference, however, remains in favor of an associate-level or advanced assistant professor.
 * Does anyone know anything about the tenuring record at Georgetown?
 * [removed]
 * The statements regarding tenure in the bullet preceding this one are misleading. "According to rumor"--as the final sentence reads--is just that: rumor. Georgetown openly and warmly encourages applicants from women, minorities, and underrepresented persons in academia. The university has a liberal family leave policy (for both men and women).
 * The deleted statement was correct. The history department has tenured almost every applicant over the last 20 years and a contentious recent case was settled in the (female) applicant's favor after a threatened discrimination lawsuit.
 * Here are some figures about the "diversity" in GU's history dept. Out of about 39 tenured and tenure track profs about 15 are female. Of these only two are not tenured yet (one has not published a book yet, they got PhDs in 2004 and 2005). Several are full professors. Among other (ethnic) categories there are about 4 Western Europeans, 3 Eastern Europeans, 2 Asians (women), 2 Mid-Easterners, One African-American, at least one Latino/Hispanic. GU has a long tradition of having Eastern and Western European profs, and Middle-Eastern and Latin American profs.
 * Theoretically if an asst. prof with several years of experience elsewhere tranfers to GU she or he would still need to teach at the school for 3 years before receiving tenure and promotion. In practice in the last few years two advanced asst profs (females) with a book each under publication and several peer reviewed articles were apparently tenured in a couple of years after joining the GU history dept soon after their books came out. It seems that publishing a well received book and several peer reviewed article would do the trick for tenuring. In past decades GU did tenure some professors with good teaching skills who published little. But this does not seem possible anymore, as the school considers itself a research university. The school does pride itself on providing good teaching, including to undergrads, so that good teaching skills could accelerate tenure and promotion. Middling teaching skills could retard them in some departments but not necessarily nix them. Re the previous post it should be mentioned that in the past two women have been chairs of the History Dept.
 * Two bullets above ("Here are some figures" and "The deleted statement") are so blatently false as to be libelous. The statement beginning here of some figures mentioning sexual orientataion--an illegal consideration in a position--IS libelous.
 * The bullet beginning "here are some figures" has all of the figures wrong. At present the department has 39 tenure and tenure-track faculty, 15 female, and 24 male. The georgraphical distributions are: US (9), Africa (1), Asia and South Asia (6), Environmental (2), Europe (10), Latin America (3), Middle East (5), Russia and Eastern Europe (3).
 * So applicants, especially at the assistant rank, be at peace: this well-rated university and department hire to tenure!
 * these "figures" are oriented differently - the first poster is referring to the ethnicity of the department, the second to their geographical areas of study.

Marquette University

 * Assistant Professor specializing in Germany since 1815 + Holocaust.
 * Deadline: October 31, 2010
 * Are they still trying to find a permanent TT replacement for Rebecca Wittmann who left after only one year (2002/3)?
 * No. Recently tenured professor (at MU 2005-2010) left.
 * ---and I would add, under good terms that had nothing to do with Marquette, no distastefulness at all.
 * AHA interview request (11/23)

Ohio University

 * Assistant Professor, Modern Germany (post 1870)
 * Seeking a candidate prepared to teach the history of twentieth-century Germany, the Nazi period, other courses in the history of modern Europe, and Western Civilization surveys. The ability to teach the Holocaust is an asset.
 * Requires online application: http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=57229
 * Review of applications begins November 8
 * Some interesting politics here: http://thepost.ohiou.edu/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=29977
 * The current search at OU is not related to the denial of reappointment case discussed in this article
 * They did hire someone late last year as a VAP to teach - I assume not coincidentally - the same fields that are now asked for as a tenure line.
 * Contacted for skype interview (11/19)

University of Alabama

 * Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Modern German/Central European history. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the department’s Western Civilization survey, as well as upper-level and graduate courses in his/her area of specialty.
 * Deadline: November 15.
 * Q: Does anyone know why George Williamson left?
 * He went to FLorida State
 * Contacted for more writing samples 11/18 (x5)
 * Ditto (11/18)

University of Colorado at Boulder

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in Modern Germany starting August 2011. Candidates in all specializations for the period since 1815 are welcome to apply.
 * Review of completed applications will begin on November 15, 2010.
 * Great department, and the head of the committee is a treasure. Good luck on this one, guys and gals!

University of Mississippi

 * tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in the history of Germany, 1800-1945.
 * Open until filled; applications completed by November 5, 2010 are guaranteed full consideration.
 * Anyone have the inside scoop on why Ole Miss has such as odd timeline, 1800-1945? It was the same when they hired several years ago.
 * Their Early-modern Europe person does 18th-century Switzerland/Germany.

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in Modern Germany/Jewish History/Holocaust history. This is the re-run of the search to replace Alan Steinweis.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2010

University of Pittsburgh

 * Central Europe, "with a preference for Germany in a European or global context. We invite applications from candidates working on any time period."
 * Applications due October 15, 2010
 * They started a search two years ago (to replace Christian Gerlach, I believe), but suspended it in December '08.
 * Did anyone ever receive an acknowledgement (or even more)?
 * No ack. received - sent it early Oct. (11/16) (x4)
 * Request for more materials: publications, syllabi, etc. (11/16) -- How many people have been asked for more materials so far?
 * Further materials requested: What time period? Medieval? Early Modern? Modern?

University of Sussex (UK)

 * Position: Reader in Jewish History and Director of the Centre for German-Jewish Studies
 * "We are seeking an experienced university teacher with a strong record of research and publication in the field of Modern European-Jewish History and Culture, with a special focus on the experience of German-speaking Jewry. The successful applicant will provide academic leadership for the Centre, organize conferences and workshops, develop links with cognate institutions and maintain the Centre's archival collection, communicating the findings of research to a wider public."
 * Starts January 1, 2011 (or after)
 * Closing date for applications: 24 September 2010

==Russian History ==

Georgetown University

 * Tenure-line position in twentieth-century Russian/Soviet history. The search committee welcomes applications from candidates who are tenured, or soon tenurable, at the rank of Associate Professor.
 * Review of applications will begin November 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * does anyone know anything at all about what they might be looking for, or whether anyone has an inside track on this one?
 * Heard a rumor that a professor from American U was angling for it. Don't know if that's true.
 * I'm skeptical that he's competitive b/c he's so junior ('07 PhD, albeit from Gtwn). Wouldn't blame him for trying, though.
 * The AU professor in question earned his PhD in '99 from Harvard
 * Also, the AU professor in question has a book out
 * Aah...now I see who you mean. Clearly has close ties to the department, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's got an inside track.
 * They're not yet at interview stage but invited applicants to a reception for Georgetown's Russia/Eurasia program at AAASS/ASEEES.
 * will decide on 3-4 for on campus by end of Dec; on-campus interviews will begin in January

Middlebury College

 * 3-year VAP in Modern Russia
 * Deadline December 13, 2010
 * Does anyone know what they want you to include in your dossier? The job posting does not specify.

Murray State

 * Assistant Professor of Eastern European/Russian/Soviet History
 * Deadline October 15, 2010
 * Relatively heavy teaching load
 * Any news?

New York University

 * Assistant Professor of Russian/Soviet History since 1917
 * who is this replacing? There are already 2 Russian historians at NYU.
 * FYI - the online application also requires a "statement of research and goals."
 * heard a rumor that they're looking for a junior scholar.
 * Received email request for all chapters of dissertation (11/15)
 * Polite rejection received by e-mail (11/22).

Northern Illinois

 * Imperial Russia/Soviet Union - Open rank.
 * Deadline November 5, 2010
 * There is currently a VAP/Soviet historian teaching there: he could be an inside candidate.

Smith College

 * Assistant progessor in "the history of imperial Russia and the Soviet Union, including Eurasia, through the twentieth century, with research interests focused in the 19th and 20th C."
 * The position is based at Smith, shared with Amherst, and may involve teaching at other Five College institutions (Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst) on occasion.
 * Application due November 8, 2010.
 * Sounds like they already have their guy -- note, Eurasia.
 * Has Sergey Glebov quit?
 * Any word on how this shared position shakes out - anything good about it? Sounds like it could have its serious downsides: not being rooted in a single department (and not being embraced as a full colleague anywhere), shuttling around to various campuses, etc.

Villanova University

 * Women and Gender in Modern Europe, Soviet period required
 * Deadline October 8
 * their website lists a visiting assistant professor who specializes in this field and has been teaching there for a long time
 * Their current VAP is also listed as the Director of Russian Area Studies. Given the way the ad is written, they already have their candidate.
 * Now that is flipping hillarious. And by hillarious, I mean really depressing.
 * Perhaps we should consider that this VAP has paid his/her dues and now has the opportunity to become a tenure-stream professor instead of a visitor - which typically means that he/she teaches more classes than his/her tenure-track colleagues for less money? Perhaps we should be happy for this person?
 * Perhaps some sympathy for all the applicants who will put a lot of effort and financial resources into applications that will never be given serious consideration.
 * Yes - sympathy for everybody. Being on the job market totally blows, no matter who you are or what your status.
 * However, almost every job you apply to, no matter if there is a VAP in place or not, is a waste of time, effort and financial resources - when over 100 people apply to each position, the odds are simply stacked against you.
 * Friends, let's try and keep this page informative, with updates on the specific searches only. There are separate pages for discussion, as well as "the venting page," where we can discuss the hardships and frustrations of being on the market.
 * The more dialogue the better -- it's all informative -- when it comes down to it.
 * Has anyone heard anything? (10/19/10)
 * Candidates invited to interview <---when?

University of Texas at El Paso

 * Tenure-track position in the history of Spain beginning September 2011. Ph.D. required by time of employment. Preferred period of specialization somewhere between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries. Willingness to teach World History survey and ability to teach courses on borders within Europe, between Europe and the Islamic world, or between Europe and the Americas desirable.
 * Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.
 * 2-2 teaching load, with PhD students in program all required to do one transnational field.