US History 2011-12

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Last Year's Jobs: US History 2010-11

Canterbury Christ Church University (UK) - CANCELLED

 * Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (tenured) in American Studies
 * "You will be primarily responsible for teaching American history since 1607, with a focus on US politics and society, across a range of undergraduate courses"
 * Deadline: 1 Sept 2011.
 * The link is broken on this? Anyone else having trouble seeing it?
 * Job search appears to have been cancelled

Centre College (Kentucky)

 * tenure track assistant professor in US History, specialising in the period 1865-1945
 * Deadline: 10 Oct. 2011
 * Check it out! One of the history faculty members lists his Wikipedia articles under his publications on his cv!
 * Is this really open specialization or is it just here if bc it doesn't fit the categories below?
 * It's not open, it's 'Mixed' (I'm running with last year's categories & obviously this won't sit in either 19th or 20th C; if you can think of a better category then go ahead and add it!).
 * oh...i get it. In my mind, mixed and open were more similar. I totally get it. my mistake!

Coastal Carolina University - SUSPENDED

 * tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of American Military History. Preferred is an experienced teacher whose training and demonstrated scholarship is centered on the American Civil War.
 * Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with a preferred appointment date of 15 August 2011 although an appointment may be made for as late as January 2012.
 * Also posted at U.S. History, 2010-2011
 * 7/14. Curious verbiage in their email announcing suspension of the search: "After further review it has been determined not to fill this position as advertised"
 * Not really that curious. Obviously something changed there.
 * I suspect the issue is that they just don't have enough dogs. They need more dogs.

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University - US History

 * Specialty is open but we especially encourage applicants with fields in immigration history; science, technology and medical history; urban history; and/or sports history
 * Full time three year term position
 * Review of applications will begin November 28

Florida Gulf Coast University

 * Assistant Professor in US Women's History
 * "Specialization in 17th-19th centuries" preferred
 * Online applications only
 * Deadline: 24 Oct. 2011
 * [Crossposted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12]

Gonzaga University - African American History

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in US History
 * requires "evidence of scholarly expertise and teaching effectiveness in the history of African-Americans or other minority groups in the United States, with a preference for candidates who can also teach Atlantic World, African Diaspora, and World Civilizations."
 * Deadline: 29 Nov. 2011

Grinnell College - 20th-Century U.S. Women's & Gender History

 * Tenure-track position in the Department of History (20th-Century U.S. Women's & Gender History), starting Fall 2012. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.
 * The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include a section of the department's introductory course, an advanced seminar on a topic of the instructor's choice, and intermediate-level courses that include U.S. Women's History and other courses in the candidate's areas of expertise.
 * To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 4, 2011.
 * Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu

Harvard University - African American history

 * Tenure track assistant professor or untenured associate in departments of history and African and African American studies
 * Applications due October 31, 2011
 * Also posted at African American Studies 2012

Harvard University - United States migration and ethnicity

 * The Harvard University Department of History and the Committee on Degrees in History and Literature announce a joint search for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of United States migration and ethnicity, with a preference for the 20th century.
 * The appointment is expected to begin in fall 2012. A strong doctoral record is required, and demonstrated excellence in teaching is desired. Teaching duties will include courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should submit a letter of application, including a teaching statement, a research statement, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3683.
 * Posting no longer available on HU website. Is search still active?
 * This ad was posted just yesterday at CHE (July 25, 2011), so it may be the case that the app site has not yet been activated. Maybe someone should contact their HR about the issue ?
 * 7/27/11: Application link is now active.
 * The deadline for receipt of applications is October 31, 2011.

Hobart & William Smith Colleges

 * tenure track assistant professorship in US Cultural and Intellectual History
 * Preference for Colonial or post-1945 specialist
 * Deadline for full consideration: 19 Dec. 2011

Lewis & Clark College - 19th & 20th c.

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in U.S. History beginning Fall 2012. The department seeks a candidate who can teach introductory nineteenth and twentieth century survey courses as well as topical or thematic courses such as Civil War/Reconstruction, U.S. West, African-American History or African Diaspora, American Indian/Native American History, and Built Environment/Landscape. Ability to contribute to Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies and/or Environmental Studies programs is desirable.
 * The teaching load is five courses per academic year and includes regular participation in the College’s first-year general education course.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Send by email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of effective teaching, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (sent directly by recommenders/under separate cover) to Andrew Bernstein, Chair, Department of History ([mailto:awb@lclark.edu history@lclark.edu]). If necessary, some or all materials may be sent by post to MSC 41, Lewis & Clark College, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR 97219.
 * Does anyone have any inside info on this one? There are two visiting professors in this department who teach some of these classes so I'm wondering if it will be an inside hire. I know that being a visting prof isn't always a good thing, but still...
 * I'm guessing that nobody from LC is going to come on here and say "oh yes, don't bother applying, it's going to be an inside hire." The lesson this wiki has taught those of us dogged enough to keep coming back over the years is: JUST APPLY. And I mean that in the nicest way; it's a waste of energy to stew about whether or not a VAP or some other potential candidate is going to get any given job. If you think you want the job, go for it, and good luck to all! X2

Mississippi State University - 19th & 20th C

 * Tenure track appointment in nineteenth or twentieth century US History
 * "Successful applicant must be able to participate decisively in one or more of the department’s three Nodes of Excellence: Agriculture, Rural and Environmental History; International Security/Internal Safety; and History of Science and Technology."
 * Deadline: 28 Oct. 2011

New Mexico State University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in US West and Public History
 * "Responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the history of the US West and Public History and administering the department’s public history program. In addition to courses in fields of specialization, teaching both halves of the survey courses in United States history is desired. Applicants must have PhD in hand by August 2012"
 * Screening begins: 1 Dec. 2011
 * Cross posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented_2011-12

North Dakota State University

 * tenure track assistant professor Public History/ 20th Century US
 * deadline: until filled
 * Crossposted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12
 * From "Non-Geographic" page: "-phone interview scheduled 9/10/2011"

Oregon State University - US in the World

 * Tenure track assistant professorship (associate possible) in the history of the US in the World
 * "The successful candidate will have the Ph.D. in History and specialize in the United States in a global context, American international relations, and/or transnational history."
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2011
 * [Crossposted at World/Global History 2011-12]

Princeton University - Latino History in the United States

 * Assistant Professor, Tenure Track. Anticipated start date, September 1, 2012. The Department of History of Princeton University invites applications from scholars who specialize in the history of the Latinos and Latinas in North America. Teaching responsibilities include an undergraduate lecture course providing a survey of Latina/Latino history from the eighteenth century to the present and upper level undergraduate courses and graduate seminars on specialized aspects of this history. The successful candidate will be expected to play an active contributory role to the Program in Latino Studies.
 * Review of files will begin October 15, 2011, but applications will be considered until the department chooses to close the search. You may apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu.
 * Does anyone know what the expectations for the "dissertation chapter outline" are?

Smith College - American Studies + Early American History

 * The American Studies Program at Smith College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will be housed in the American Studies Program; its occupant will contribute two of four yearly courses to the Department of History. 
 * Candidates must be well prepared to teach the range of theoretical and methodological questions, both established and emerging, central to American Studies scholarship, and they should be prepared to teach an Early American survey in the History department. We seek a candidate who will not replicate our current strengths in 19th and early 20th century history; we are particularly interested in candidates who work with Native American materials and/or cross-cultural encounters in early America.
 * Submit application at http://jobs.smith.edu with letter of application and curriculum vitae. Questions regarding the search should be directed to Professor Michael Thurston, Director of the American Studies Program (mthursto@smith.edu).
 * Review of applications will begin August 20, 2011. Interviews with semifinalists will be held at the American Studies Association meeting in Baltimore, MD (October 20-23), or, if necessary, by telephone. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity.
 * Also posted at American Studies 2012

Texas State University

 * Tenure track assistant/associate professor in Public History, with expertise in US History
 * Soft Deadline: 30 Oct. 2011
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

University of East Anglia (UK)

 * Lecturer (tenured) in American History and Culture
 * Specialism/Period open, but "The ability to place U.S. history in a hemispheric or trans-Pacific context may be an advantage. Possible specialisms include: comparative and transnational history; business history; migration; the slave trade; and U.S. imperialism. Candidates with research interests related to the Caribbean, Latin America or the Asia-Pacific region are encouraged to apply"
 * SHORT Deadline: noon GMT 31 August 2011

University of Iowa - Assistant Professor of U.S. Women's & Gender History

 * Departments of History and Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies (GWSS) at The University of Iowa invite applications for a historian of U.S. Women. Teaching duties for this joint position will include graduate/undergraduate courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise, as well as core courses in both departments--such as Intro to GWSS, Feminist Theories, and the U.S. history survey. The search is open at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor.
 * Applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ (refer to requisition #59791). Electronic attachments to online applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three letters of recommendation.  We require a hard copy of the entire dissertation or book, if available, or completed dissertation chapters (and other publications, if desired).  Evaluation of written work plays a major role in hiring decisions.  Send directly to the U.S. Women’s and Gender Search Committee, Department of History, 280 Schaeffer Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1409.  Direct letters of reference to the same address.
 * Screening of applications begins October 15, 2011, and will be considered until the appointment is made.

University of North Dakota - Native American history or ethnohistory

 * TT Assistant Professor in American Indian Studies


 * PhD in history or related field, specialization in Native American history or ethnohistory


 * Deadline for full consideration: 1 Sept. 2011


 * Start date: January 2012 ( -- ideally)
 * early applications recommended - they want to move quickly
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012 & Other Ethnic American 2012

University of Pittsburgh - History of US Sport

 * Link to main listing on non-geographic/methodological history job page.
 * Deadline 15. Oct. 2011.

University of Southern Maine - African-American History and Politics

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in African-American History and Politics
 * Review will begin August 31, 2011
 * Start date fall 2012
 * Also posted at African American Studies 2012
 * Is this the same position as the one a few years ago that was canceled?

West Virginia University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in US Women's and Gender History
 * "The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in U.S. Women’s history from colonial through the recent eras, the U.S. survey, and graduate courses in U.S. Women’s and Gender history. Other areas of special interest to the Department include a research focus in one of the following: U.S. South, Appalachian, or environmental history."
 * Deadline: 28 Nov. 2011
 * Crossposted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

American University (DC)

 * tenure-line Assistant/Associate Professor in Early Republic/Nineteenth Century American History before 1840
 * "Particular areas of interest include legal history, political history, and borderlands/frontier history"
 * PhD must be in hand by September 2012
 * Deadline: 1 Oct. 2011
 * Looks like a great position. Excellent department too.

College of New Jersey

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in Early American history (colonial to early 19th century)
 * PhD in hand by August 2012
 * "One or more of the following subfields of research specialization is encouraged: archaeology, the Atlantic world, the Pacific world, the slave trade, the Spanish frontier, native-colonist encounters. Preference will be given to applicants who also demonstrate interest in the teaching of spatial history/spatial humanities or digital humanities, in particular GIS and other mapping analytical tools."
 * Deadline Nov. 15, 2011

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in colonial/early republic
 * Teaching assignments will include introductory and upper division courses in Colonial/Early Republic, Atlantic world and/or race/ethnic history as well as the first-year seminar of the common curriculum.
 * Review of applications will begin November 28

Drury University

 * Open rank TT Professorship in American history to 1865
 * Preference for "candidates who can also teach in a secondary field such as the Atlantic World, Borderlands, Indigenous Peoples of the Americas, or Latino/Latina Studies"
 * 3/3 teaching load; post to start August 2012
 * Deadline: 11 Nov. 2011

Emory University

 * Tenure track assistant professor in US History (pre-1900) with specialism in women, gender and sexuality
 * "The department is particularly interested in candidates whose work intersects with the department’s strengths in the history of race, slavery, the American South, and religion"
 * Review begins: 15 Oct 2011.
 * (crossposted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically_Oriented_2011-12)

George Washington University

 * The Department of History at George Washington University seeks an assistant professor of the American Revolution and Early Republic to begin in the Fall of 2012. Subfields open. The holder of this position will be expected to teach an undergraduate seminar entitled "George Washington and His World."
 * Application Procedure: Applicants should send a c.v., personal statement, brief writing sample, and three confidential letters of recommendation to George Washington and His World Search, 335 Phillips Hall, 801 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20052. Only complete applications will be considered.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AHA convention in Chicago.

Norfolk State University

 * Assistant or Associate Professor who can teach survey & upper level courses in Colonial/Antebellum History
 * Deadline: 15 Jul. 2011 f(or full consideration)

Northern Illinois University

 * Early American, with a specialty in Native American history desirable. Tenure-track assistant professorship beginning August 16, 2012, subject to budgetary approval.
 * Send the following materials in paper copy AND electronically to the addresses below by November 1, 2011: application letter, transcript, c.v., article or chapter length writing sample, and three current letters of recommendation. Prof. Aaron Fogleman, Early American Search Chair, Department of History, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115, and smanlove@niu.edu.

Salisbury University (Maryland)

 * Assistant Professor of History, Colonial America [ABD may be hired at Instructor level]
 * "Field of specialization is open, but ideal candidates will complement existing strengths of the department. A subfield in Native American history is desired; the ability to teach African American history is a plus. Teaching responsibilities include World Civilizations, U.S surveys, the Proseminar (methodology), and upper division courses in the candidate's field of specialization"
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2011

St. Edward's University

 * Assistant Professor to teach four courses per semester, pursue faculty development efforts and participate in the wider life of the university and the community. Ability to teach Early American History (colonial period to early nineteenth century), additional fields might include: History of the Atlantic World, another area of World History, or History Pedagogy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach American Experience or History/Evolution of Global Processes, cultural foundations courses in the university's General Education program.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately. Send letter of application, vitae, evidence of teaching excellence and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references regarding professional performance to: Dr. Brenda Vallance, Dean; School of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Campus Mail Box 1018; St. Edward's University; 3001 S. Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704-6489.

University at Buffalo (SUNY)

 * tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of the era of the American Revolution and/or Early Republic, to begin August 16, 2012.
 * Submit letter of application, a C.V., and three letters of recommendation via http://www.UBJobs.buffalo.edu and submit copies of transcripts by October 15, 2011 to Professor Tamara Thornton, Chair, American History Search Committee, History Department, 546 Park Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260.
 * Note: this seems to be a repeat of the search advertised but cancelled last year.

University of Mary Washington

 * Tenure-track position in American history from 1783 to 1860 (Early Republic through Antebellum) with an interest in the Atlantic World and/or transnational movements.
 * Applicants must submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae electronically at https://careers.umw.edu . Three letters of recommendations are also required. The three letters of recommendation must be mailed to Dr. Jeffrey McClurken, Search Chair, Department of History and American Studies, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
 * Application materials will be accepted until November 1, 2011. Interviews of candidates will take place at the AHA conference in Chicago in January.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

 * TT Assistant Professor in Early American History (to 1815), with a specialism in Public History
 * "Preference will be given to candidates with experience as practicing public historians."
 * Deadline: 10 Nov. 2011
 * Note that they are actually looking for a public historian. The Early America to 1815 emphasis is simply a plus, not a requirement.
 * Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

Princeton University - US Civil War Era

 * US Civil War Era. Assistant Professor, Tenure Track. Anticipated start date, September 1, 2012. The Department of History of Princeton University invites applications from scholars who specialize in the era of the United States Civil War. Teaching responsibilities include an undergraduate lecture course on the Civil War, its causes, course, and effects and upper level undergraduate courses and graduate seminars on specialized aspects of the period from the Abolitionist Movement through Reconstruction.
 * Review of files will begin October 15, 2011, but applications will be considered until the department chooses to close the search. You may apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu.
 * For folks just coming on the market this year, this would seem to be the re-opened search from '09-'10, which resulted in 3 finalists, but no consensus on a hire. Don't know how relevant this is, but perhaps good to know.

University of Massachusetts Amherst - Civil War / Reconstruction

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in United States Civil War and Reconstruction History
 * The department will conduct interviews at the AHA annual meeting. Applicants must submit a letter of application stating research interests and qualifications, CV, three letters of reference, a sample syllabi, and a recent research paper by November 1, 2011 at [mailto:civilwar@history.umass.edu civilwar@history.umass.edu]. Letters of reference and complete applications can also be submitted by postal mail to Prof. Joel Wolfe, Chair Transnational Spanish-Speaking Search Committee, Department of History, Herter Hall 616, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 161 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9312.
 * 9/2 -- Does anyone know where this job ad went? When I got ready to print it out this morning and start my application, it seemed to have disappeared from Chronicle.com. I also couldn't see any reference to it on the UMassAmherst website.
 * Has anybody tried inquiring about the status of this job at the email address given above?
 * Cancelled or not, seeing as how it won't cost me anything in postage or printer ink, I'll be sending in my app regardless.

University of St. Thomas (MN)

 * Full-time, tenure-track position in 19th century American history with subspecialties in Civil War and military and/or diplomatic history.
 * The teaching load of three courses per semester involves some combination of the following: first-level course(s) for undergraduates who are completing their core area (general) requirement in historical studies; upper-level course(s) for undergraduate history majors and minors.
 * Online App. Form: http://www.Click2Apply.net/cgm7tz9
 * To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by November 11, 2011.

University of Tennessee- Civil War.

 * Job will likely be advertised in October on H-Net
 * Criticisms of the department (see edit history for details) should probably be posted on the Universities To Fear wiki page. AFII 19:07, August 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Indeed, UT-K already has an entry there (see "Chronic Issues" section) - perhaps the OP should update it?
 * Does this mean someone deleted someone else's comment? As a general user of the page, I'd like to be able to see if someone has something negative to say, actually. And I don't know what "see edit history" means...
 * Top of page, next to the bold 'US History' title is a button marked 'edit' with a drop down menu; an option in the menu is 'history' which lets you see all the edits made to this page, including deleted material. I made a judgement call taking it out - it was serious and not job-specific, so I thought it belonged on the general complaints page, not in a job advert. But anyone who wants to can edit it back in! If we want to discuss it further, I suggest we take it to the Talk page. AFII 18:25, August 15, 2011 (UTC)
 * I'd go so far as to say that this entire posting should be deleted until a job is actually advertised. So far, all this hubbub is only based on the speculation that a job "will likely be advertised" in two months. Take this entire posting down, hash out the original poster's issues with UT in the appropriate venue, and if/when the job is actually posted, then we can talk about it.
 * Original posting now on the Talk Page. AFII 08:42, August 16, 2011 (UTC)

Stanford University

 * Post WWII, TT Assistant Professor, Junior Scholar
 * broad program of teaching and research in twentieth-century US history
 * http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/768
 * This will go to [name redacted].
 * Will it? Maybe, maybe not. Who knows. People should apply and not listen to those sort of comments. X3
 * If they wanted a tenured professor such as the scholar named above, wouldn't they do that search not this one?
 * Anyone with an interest should still apply.
 * The position is for an assistant not associate or full, so I highly doubt they are looking for something so far advanced in their career. People should just apply.
 * We already had nonsense of this type last year. (Look up Boston College 19th century job.) Don't feed the troll. X3
 * True, but you never know. Throw a cover letter their way-- don't bother pouring your heart and soul into it, but say what you do. Last year I got interviews from places I never thought would call. It's a numbers game-- just put your stuff out there, without worrying about getting every last word perfect. It's the hand-wringing that drains us so. (Elaborate post-doc apps are another mater...)
 * I think (based on the fact that your respsonse begins "True, but you never know") that you misunderstood my post. The nonsense is the claim that this job is undoubtedly reserved for a particular person, not the reverse.

Syracuse University

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in US history, WWI to present
 * Application due October 15, 2011

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
===University of Pennsylvania - US & World since 19th c.===
 * Tenure-track assistant professor specializing in US history since 1929. We particularly seek applicants whose work focuses on US political and policy history. We also invite applicants specializing in public history, race/ethnicity, borderlands, and/or the environment.
 * Please submit dossiers consisting of letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a writing sample, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to [mailto:ussearch@umbc.edu historysearch@umbc.edu] by November 1, 2011.
 * U.S. in the World/U.S. International History. The Department of History at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship, beginning in September 2012, in the history of U.S. relations with the world since the nineteenth century. We particularly encourage candidates who work in the areas of international relations and transnational approaches to United States history, whose geographical reach extends beyond the western world, and who understand United States history in conceptually and methodologically innovative ways. Teaching responsibilities are in the undergraduate and graduate programs, and the department expects the successful candidate to teach at least one lecture course in U.S. Diplomatic History and International Relations.
 * Online Application
 * Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Wake Forest University

 * Wake Forest University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of United States history for appointment beginning July 2012
 * Research must be focused on the United States and the World in the twentieth century. The teaching of a two-semester survey of the United States and the World, and World Civilizations is required. Excellent teaching of undergraduates and high-quality scholarship are central to Wake Forest's mission. We will give strong preference to candidates with Ph.D. in hand by July 2012 and teaching experience.
 * To apply, please send a letter of application, c.v., transcript copies, and separate statement of teaching philosophy to https://wakejobs.silkroad.com. Three confidential letters of recommendation can be sent to [mailto:wakejobs@wfu.edu wakejobs@wfu.edu]
 * All materials must be received no later than November 1, 2011. Initial interviews will take place in Chicago at the AHA in January of 2012. Complete details and to apply, go to http://bit.ly/jO2MzE or call 336-758-4700 EOE/AA.
 * Does anyone know what happened to Theresa Ventura, who was hired for this same position at Wake in 2009?
 * She moved elsewhere.
 * Where did she move to? A quick move?
 * Concordia. I think it was to be with her partner.

Westminster College

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in 20th century United States foreign relations or international relations
 * Review begins November 4, 2011