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Albright College (USA:PA) - pref. w/Asian history

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in World History, to begin Aug. 2015
 * Specialization and period open, although preference will be given to applicants whose research is grounded in an Asian society whether South, Southeast, East or Southwest and who are alert to broader systems of trade and patterns of cultural exchange.
 * PhD must be in hand by appointment date
 * Teaching Load: 6/courses year
 * Please send a letter of application, curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation electronically to [mailto:hr@alb.edu hr@alb.edu]
 * For full consideration: 15 Nov. 2014
 * Intend to interview at AHA
 * Received acknowledgement of receipt of materials (11/19)
 * Any news?
 * Any updates? since the announcement indicates AHA interviews (12/10)
 * 12/12 All candidates have been invited to and confirmed for interviews at the AHA
 * intention is to bring top candidates to campus early February
 * 1/11 all candidates have been invited to campus

Arizona State University (USA: AZ) - [non-TT; Lecturer]

 * non-tenure track, full time lectureship in History, to begin 1 Jul. 2014 [I think this must be a typo as the closing date is late june - pres. Jul 2015 is what they mean? AFII (talk) 08:24, June 19, 2014 (UTC)]
 * Appointee is expected " to teach undergraduate and graduate on-ground and online courses in American and World History.  This is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment.  This is a fixed-term, fiscal year (twelve month) appointment with no tenure implications. Subsequent annual renewal is possible contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university."
 * " To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter that highlights relevant teaching and administrative experience, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three professional references (including the nature of their relationship to applicant).  Application materials should be sent as a single pdf to [mailto:shprsjobs@asu.edu shprsjobs@asu.edu] with “History Lecturer Job #10781” in the subject line"
 * Review begins: 25 Jun. 2014 and continues until position filled.

Bloomfield College (USA: NJ)

 * tenure track assistant professorship in World History
 * PhD must be in-hand by start date
 * The ideal candidate will have a geographic focus in either Africa or Europe. A secondary area of interest and experience in Women and Gender Studies and/or Public History is preferable
 * For complete details, please visit: http://www.bloomfield.edu/about-us/careers-bloomfield/faculty
 * Deadline: 30 Nov. 2014
 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015
 * Request for AHA Interview 12/12

California State University, East Bay (USA: CA) - History of Globalization

 * Full time tenure track position in the History of Globalization, to begin September 2015
 * (OAA Position No. 15-16 HIST-GLOBALIZATION-TT)
 * The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in the history of globalization and in his or her own regional specialty in Latin America or East Asian history; lower-division World Civilizations coursework; coursework in the skills core sequence for history majors; other coursework as assigned. In addition to teaching, all faculty are expected to sustain a record of scholarly work, advise majors, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and assume campus-wide committee responsibilities. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord, and Online campuses.
 * Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization.
 * Earned Ph.D. at time of appointment is required. Record of scholarship and teaching pertaining to modern globalization, broadly defined, with specializations in East Asian or Latin American History is required. Commitment to teaching and mentoring students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds is required. Candidates with experience in, or a demonstrated commitment to, the methodology and practice of Digital History, Public History, or the Teaching of History as a field, are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
 * Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; a complete and current vita at https://my.csueastbay.edu/psp/pspdb1/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL Additionally, applicants should send the following by mail to Faculty Search Chair, Department of History, Meiklejohn Hall #4036, California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA 94542-3045: 1) Letter of application; 2) Complete and current vita; 3) Graduate transcripts; 4) Copies of publications or representative scholarly work; 5) Three letters of recommendation.
 * For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2014.
 * Any news?
 * Nothing here.
 * Received request for phone interview. Dec. 11
 * Rejection letter via snail mail, I think it arrived 12/19
 * I received a personalized rejection letter as a result of prior exchanges with the search chair. I appreciated it.

===California State University-Los Angeles (USA: CA) - emphasis on Indian Ocean World and/or Southeast Asia===
 * Tenure track assistant professorship in World/Global History, including emphasis on the Indian Ocean World and/or Southeast Asia, to begin Fall 2015
 * Minimum Qualifications: ABD or Ph.D. in History. A Ph.D. from an accredited institution of higher education is required for retention beyond the initial appointment period
 * Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who will have Ph.D. in hand prior to Fall 2015.
 * Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University's Application for Academic Employment form. www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/docs/forms/Empl_applic_academic.pdf.
 * Address applications and required documentation (preferably in pdf format) and/or requests for information to:  Dr. Scott Wells, Chair, Department of History, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032
 * Review begins: 1 Dec. 2014.
 * Did anyone hear from the committee? [12/18]
 * Phone interview last week.
 * Any campus visit yet? Any idea when they will contact us?

Fairmont State University (USA: WV) -- World History

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in World History
 * The successful candidate will teach the university's World Civilization survey sequence as well as advanced courses in world history
 * Preference will be given to candidates who can offer upper level courses in one or more of the following areas: Africa, Asia, Middle East, or South America
 * Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand by May 2015
 * For complete job description and to apply, visit http://www.fairmont.pierpontjobs.com -- position #20150026
 * Deadline for full consideration is January 15, 2015

Georgia State University (USA: GA) - Global Studies [Asst or Assoc]

 * Three tenure track or tenured positions in Global Studies, to begin Fall 2015
 * Applications are invited from scholars at the assistant or early associate professor level invested in interdisciplinary approaches to global issues, especially those with training in anthropology, cultural geography, economics, history, political science, religious studies or sociology.  Preference will be given to candidates whose work addresses themes related to peace, conflict and post-conflict studies; development, urbanization and migration; or global human rights, labor or social justice movements.
 * Applicants should submit the following (in pdf format) to Ms. Jennifer Pate at [mailto:jpate3@gsu.edu jpate3@gsu.edu]: 1) a letter outlining their qualifications and plans for individual or collaborative research in global studies; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) two samples of their scholarly work; 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course syllabi, student evaluations, and statement of teaching philosophy); and 5) three letters of recommendation.
 * Review begins 8 Dec. 2014 and continues until the positions are filled
 * I sent my application in and wrote on 3 separate occassions requesting confirmation. I have received no response. Could anyone who receives a confirmation of receipt please note it here?
 * I asked for a confirmation and it took a long time. Received it Dec 19.
 * The Global Studies Institute for which the positions were advertised is a new initiative by GSU. They were seeking to hire a new Director in early 2014. I have not come across a website for this Institute. It is probable that they are using existing staff members to do double duty and process the applications. This might explain the lack of any confirmation emails.
 * Has anyone received any communication for this position? [01/07]
 * No email or communication so far (x4) (1/17)

The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (CHE - Geneva) - International History

 * Assistant professorship in International History, to begin 1 Sept. 2015
 * Specialisation should be in one of the following areas: History of International Governance and Systems - critical (non-institutional) history of international organisations, history of international relations, history of international systems and governance beyond the transatlantic world; History of Transnational Actors and Actions - history of transnational movements, history of protests and revolutions, whether in the context of religious or secular politics; History of Cultures, Societies and Markets in a Regional or Global Perspective - history of culture in the context of international history, with an emphasis on religion and identity, and history of political regimes and ideologies; international development policies and their relation to societies and markets in a regional and/or global perspective. In particular, questions pertaining to the evolution of development policy ideas and tools, but also broad transversal themes with strong interdisciplinary appeal: property rights, environment, health and food
 * Candidates are expected to have an excellent background in international history and be prone to interdisciplinary dialogue. Applicants should have a doctoral degree prior to the start of their contract.
 * The teaching language is either English or French. Prior knowledge of French is not required, but the successful candidate is expected to acquire at least a passive knowledge of it within two years of being hired.
 * Applications, including a motivation letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and a list of publications – but excluding letters of recommendation and publication samples – must reach the Director, preferably by email ([mailto:director@graduateinstitute.ch director@graduateinstitute.ch], ref. HISTORY) or by post (Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, P.O. Box 136, 1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland)
 * Deadline: 15 Feb. 2015
 * Note: This is a unique department in which all faculty work on transnational/international history.  Also, there are no undergraduate students, only graduates (as the name implies).
 * I had an on-campus interview at the Institute last year.  If they proceed this year like they did last year, they will skip first round interviews and go directly to on-campus interviews.  They will bring all the candidates to campus at once, but you will not see each other (unless in passing at the hotel or Institute).  You will meet with the director, give a job talk, meet with graduate students, and have dinner with a few faculty members.  Also, be aware that they take a LONG time to reimburse you for your flight.

Hood College (USA: MD) - Non-Western History

 * Tenure track assistant professor of his with a specialty in non-western history, starting August 2015.
 * The successful candidate will be a generalist who is qualified to teach courses in at least two of the following areas as well as world history: East Asia, South Asia, Africa, Latin America.
 * Teaching Load: 3/3
 * PhD must be in-hand by July 2015. The successful candidate must have an earned PhD in history, or in an appropriate interdisciplinary field (for example, Asian Studies).
 * Qualified candidates are invited to apply online via our electronic application which requires the following materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, and, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi or course evaluations). Please append, or include in your cover letter, a list of the courses you could teach and develop at Hood; or list teaching areas clearly in your CV.  Three letters of recommendation should be submitted to the online application site or emailed to [mailto:history@hood.edu history@hood.edu ]
 * For further details and to apply: https://re11.ultipro.com/HOO1003/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*2A8B677EF7A112AB.
 * Deadline: 15 Feb. 2015
 * SEARCH RE-OPENED; NEW CRITERIA
 * The search committee anticipates conducting telephone interviews of semi-finalists in March 2015 and inviting finalists to campus after that. Additional materials may be requested at a later date from candidates who advance in the search.

Indiana University - Bloomington (USA:IN) - International Relations

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in the history of international relations 'broadly construed, including diplomatic, economic, grand strategy, environmental, religious, and cultural aspects.', to begin Aug. 2015
 * PhD must be in hand by start date
 * Areas of research and teaching will include, but are not limited to, interactions between the United States and the wider world
 * The new position will be in Indiana University’s new School of Global and International Studies, and the successful applicant will be engaged in building a graduate curriculum and research profile to make the new school a focal point for the study of international affairs and societies and cultures around the world. IU is also home to the journal Diplomatic History.
 * To ensure full consideration applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, copies of research publications and course syllabi, and teaching evaluations...Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/1174. Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to Nick Cullather, Department of International Studies, Woodburn Hall 300, 1100 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7110 or [mailto:ncullath@indiana.edu ncullath@indiana.edu]
 * Deadline: 1 Dec. 2014, although applications will be considered until position filled.
 * Crossposted to North American History 2014-15
 * Request for more materials 12/12x3
 * Request for Skype Interview 12/19
 * Campus visit invites made, 1/20

Lees-McCrae College (USA: NC) - [Non-TT;Lecturer]

 * Lecturer in World History
 * Deadline: 30 Jun. 2014
 * See full listing in Open Field or Mixed Hire for application details.

Manchester University (USA: IN) - World / Asian

 * Full-time, tenure-track teaching position with additional responsibilities related to the academic program, beginning in August of 2015
 * Teaching, generally twenty-four semester hours per academic year
 * Ph.D. in History preferred. Advanced ABDs will be considered.
 * Knowledge and experience sufficient to enable the candidate to effectively teach courses as assigned in World History, with special concentration in either East Asian or South Asian History.
 * Submit transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a CV, teaching philosophy, and evidence of effective teaching to: http://www.manchester.edu/ohr/apply/faculty/
 * Review begins 29 Sept. 2014 and continues until position filled.
 * Cross posted to Asian History 2014-15

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College (USA:PA) - [non-TT but may convert]

 * 2-year position as Lecturer in World History to begin Fall 2015
 * This position may be renewable; there is the possibility that this position will be converted into a tenure-track, assistant professor position at the end of the second year.  The candidate should have an area of specialization in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or the Middle East.
 * Teaching Load: 3/4 "including a two-part World History sequence as well as survey and upper division courses in the candidate’s area of expertise"
 * PhD must be in hand by Aug 2015
 * To apply, go to http://psu.jobs/search/opportunities.html. For campus location, choose “Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.” For type of job, select “Academic.” Then click update results. Select job 54822, Lecturer in History, and then select “Apply On-line.” If you have never applied to a Penn State job before, you will need to create a Friends of Penn State Account in order to upload the necessary documents.
 * Deadline: not stated in ad, ad closes 3 Jan. 2015
 * Correction on deadline: the screening of applications will begin on January 16, 2015.

Texas A&M University - Kingsville (USA:TX)

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in World History, to begin Aug. 2015
 * A Ph.D. in history by the time of appointment and an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications are required
 * Teaching load in first 2 years: 3/3 rising to 4/4 The successful candidate will teach upper division courses in world history and his/her area of specialization; both parts of a 2000-level world history survey, and develop classes in both parts of the 1000-level U.S. survey
 * All applications must be completed through the JavJobs system at https://javjobs.tamuk.edu.  Please submit a detailed cover letter, CV, a syllabus for one part of a 2000-level world history survey either before or after 1500, and unofficial transcripts from all graduate institutions on JavJobs. Three letters of recommendation should be mailed to Dr. Anders Greenspan, Search Committee Chair, Department of History, Political Science and Philosophy, MSC 165, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 700 University Blvd., Kingsville, TX 78363
 * Review begins: 15 Jan. 2015 and continues until position filled

Universitat Leiden (NED) - International Studies

 * Full Professor of International Studies with specialisation in Global History, ideally to begin 1 Aug. 2015
 * The successful applicant will especially contribute to the BA / MA programmes in International Studies, and other programs and courses as required. (S)he will hold an appointment at the Leiden University Institute for History and will be based in The Hague and Leiden. Original research involving primary sources within the broad framework of ‘Global History’; Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in lecture and seminar formats; primarily in International Studies BA and MA programs; Initiation and supervision of postgraduate research; Acquisition of project funding at the national, European and international level; Contribution to administration on various levels of academic leadership; Representation of the field to external audiences and media.
 * We expect the successful candidate to have: Excellent research qualities, visible in a PhD degree (preferably in History) and a high-quality, internationally acces­sible re­search and publication record; Demonstrable commitment to high-quality teaching practice, and broad teaching scope and thesis supervision; Disciplinary expertise in History, openness to interdisciplinary cooperation; and the ability to integrate his/her disciplinary knowledge with regional-historical perspectives; Ability to acquire funding for and manage international research projects; Demonstrated administrative, management and leadership abilities; An excellent command of English. If the successful candidate is not Dutch-speaking, s/he is expected to have acquired a good command of Dutch within two years from taking up duty. The Faculty will make resources available to this end.
 * The successful candidate is eligible for a permanent, fulltime appointment (38 hrs per week), provided his or her suitability is determined on the basis of previous experience as a full professor, and provided s/he has successfully completed a tenure track. In other cases an appointment is initially for a period of five years, convertible into a permanent position pending satisfactory performance.
 * Applications should be in English, and electronically be submitted in a PDF-document, named ‘Family name – given name – vacancy number’. This document should include, in this order: CV including education and employment history, publications, courses devised / taught (including assessments), grant and awards, and linguistic capabilities; A letter of motivation including a personal vision of International Studies with a specialization in Global History within the context of International Studies (2 pages max.); Names, positions and email addresses of three referees (no reference letters); A research agenda including titles and outlines of (potential) individual or team projects (2 pages max.) A teaching statement relevant to International Studies at BA and MA level (2 pages max.).
 * The candidate will be asked to give a lecture as part of the application procedure, and may be required to participate in a management assessment.
 * Please submit your application (with the vacancy number mentioned in the letter of motivation and in the subject line of the e-mail)... to [mailto:Leerstoelen@hum.leidenuniv.nl?subject=Full%20Professor%20of%20International%20Studies%20with%20a%20specialization%20in%20Global%20History-jobs.ac.uk Leerstoelen@hum.leidenuniv.nl]
 * Deadline: 15 Dec. 2014

University of Cologne (DEU) - 19th/20th C international history and/or Historical Peace & Conflict Studies

 * Professorship/Chair (W2/W3) in International History and/or Historical Peace & Conflict Studies
 * The applicant is furthermore expected to teach beyond this field in general degree courses of the History Department with a focus on the 19th and 20th century
 * The successful candidate for a W3-Professorship is expected to closely cooperate with the Institute for International Peace and Security Law located at the Faculty of Law of the University of Cologne. According to § 36 HG NRW the applicant must have completed studies with a university degree and a PhD as well as demonstrate additional scientific achievements such as a second book, experience as an assistant professor, and pedagogical skills.
 * Applicants should submit their documentation (CV, a record of publications and teaching experience, teaching evaluations (if available), and official transcripts to the office of the dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cologne, Albert-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Cologne, Germany...Please do not send the original transcripts, since the documents will not be returned
 * Deadline: 25 Aug. 2014.

University of North Carolina - Asheville (USA: NC)

 * The University of North Carolina at Asheville, UNC system's designated public liberal arts institution, seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of History that will begin in the fall semester of 2015.
 * Specialization: colonial and 19th century Central American history
 * The ideal candidate would have the Ph.D. in History in-hand. In addition to upper-division courses in Central American and Atlantic World History, the successful candidate should be able to teach U.S. History to 1865, World Civilization since 1500, the research methods and historiography course, North Carolina History, and the Senior Thesis sequence.
 * Deadline: 15 Oct. 2014
 * Preference will be given to applications received by the review date. But review of application materials will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Ellen Holmes Pearson, [mailto:epearson@unca.edu epearson@unca.edu]
 * Required documents: Cover Letter; Curriculum Vitae; Teaching Philosophy; Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript; Unofficial Graduate Transcript
 * Also posted at Latin American History 2014-15 and Open Field or Mixed Hire 2014-15
 * This is the most ridiculous job ad I've ever seen. Who specializes in all of those things!?
 * There is a lecturer at the institution who holds those very credentials. When you see something this specific, it is likely set up for a person. See this for another example: "The Most Interesting Adjunct in the World"

University of Nottingham, Ningbo (CHN) - [Teaching Only]

 * Assistant Professorship in Transnational History and Politics (Teaching Only)
 * The posts are available from1 January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter and will initially be offered on a fixed-term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for period of up to five years. This contract may be extended on an indefinite basis by mutual agreement.
 * The successful candidate will specialise in the historical and/or political characteristics of global society. Candidates who can teach how particular political behaviours, ideologies or forms of political organisation emerge in and through transnational entanglements, postcolonialism or international relations would be particularly welcome. The successful candidate may specialise in any world region, but expertise in relations between Western and non-Western societies would be beneficial, as would an interest in gender studies. The post is open to any methodological specialism that speaks to the teaching profile of a School composed of historians and political scientists, broadly defined.
 * Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant discipline and should have experience in teaching and course leadership. Experience of teaching and tutorial work in relevant subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English-speaking institution is also essential.
 * For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/UNNC378. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, Tel: +44 (0) 115 95 15206. Please quote ref. UNNC378.
 * Deadline: 28 Sept. 2014.

University of Toronto St. George (CAN) - Gender & Transnational History

 * Tenure stream assistant professor in Gender and Transnational History
 * This is a joint-appointment between WGSI and the Department of History.


 * The position has a focus on feminist, anti- and post-colonial studies, and diasporic and transnational studies. We seek a theoretically and interdisciplinary engaged historian of gender and sexuality. Geographic focus is open; we are particularly interested in scholars working on the 19th and 20th centuries, whose scholarship engages the history of gender through feminist, anti- and post-colonial studies and diasporic and transnational studies.


 * Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), and a statement outlining current and future research interests.
 * Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to WGSI via e-mail to wgsi.director@utoronto.ca
 * Deadlne: 15 Dec. 2014 y
 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015

University of Waterloo (CAN) - [Senior Hire] Global/Transnational

 * Tenured Full Professorship in Global/Transnational History, to begin 1 July 2015
 * The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo is seeking an exceptional senior scholar with a world-class scholarly record in modern global/transnational history. The field and area of specialization are open. The successful applicant will be appointed to a tenured position as a full professor and will be subsequently nominated for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair.
 * Beyond the normal faculty responsibilities of undergraduate and graduate teaching, service, and maintaining an original and innovative research program, the successful candidate will encourage collaboration with scholars from across campus in related areas, and will develop and refine national and international networks.
 * Applications should be submitted through the University’s Job Application System at https://artsonline.uwaterloo.ca/OFAS/HIST.
 * Review begins: 15 Jan. 2015

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater (USA:WI) - post-1945, with US emphasis

 * Tenure track assistant professorship to teach introductory and upper-level courses in post-1945 transnational history with US emphasis, to begin 19 Aug. 2015
 * Research field should complement existing faculty expertise.
 * Teaching Load: 4/4 - Teaching responsibilities will include a freshman-level modern world history course.
 * Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. in history by August 2015. Advanced A.B.D. candidates may be considered.
 * A complete credential packet consists of a single .pdf file including: a letter of application; statement of teaching philosophy; vita; and copies of graduate transcripts. Three (3) letters of recommendation are also required.  Please use the following convention in naming your credential file:  [name]US14.pdf ... Submit application materials and letters of reference to: [mailto:ushistory14@uww.edu ushistory14@uww.edu.]
 * For full consideration: 31 Oct. 2014
 * Intend to conduct preliminary interviews in Dec. 2014
 * Also posted at North American History 2014-15

Yale-NUS College (SGP) - [Open Rank]

 * Open Rank hire in either Islamic world (period open) or Atlantic world (pref. southern hemisphere, period open) or European Intellectual History (post-1500, pref. post-1700).
 * Yale-NUS College, a collaboration between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Yale University
 * Successful applicants should, regardless of their field of specialization, be enthusiastic about contributing to an interdisciplinary Common Curriculum in the liberal arts, including Historical Immersion. For more information on the Historical Immersion component of the Common Curriculum, please see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum/historical-immersion/. Successful candidates will also be expected to teach Year 1 – 4 History courses that intersect with their respective areas of specialization. For more information on the History major, please see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/major/history/ Applicants should be active researchers with a commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching and mentoring within their specialties and in the Yale-NUS Common Curriculum. An ongoing research program that incorporates undergraduates would be highly desirable. For information about the curriculum, please see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum.
 * Salary, benefits, and leave policies will be competitive at an international level. Yale-NUS College is committed to supporting faculty research through various grants, research and travel allowances.
 * Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4138
 * Review of applications will begin 15 Oct. 2014, and continue until the positions are filled.
 * Also posted at European History 2014-15


 * 11/6 - Received email requesting interview for Islamic History opening at AHA (x2)
 * 12/15 - does it seem right to read the ad such that if they are interviewing in Islamic History, then they have decided not to interview in Atlantic world or European Intellectual History? So if we applied in one of those fields, then, oh well?
 * No reason to assume that they aren't interviewing in the other two fields just because it hasn't been posted here. Far from everyone uses the wiki. All three fields are marked in the AHA job center program.
 * IT IS THE 23RD OF DEC AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT DECIDED AS TO WH0M AMONG THE EUROPEANISTS T0 INTERVIEW? THIS HAS TO BE SOME KIND OF BAIT AND SWITCH. WHAT, ARE WE GOING TO GET OUR INVITES THE DAY OF? apologies for the tone. some europeanisits put a lot of work into that application and we are getting completely disresepected.
 * 12/30 - Surely invites to Europeanists must have gone out by now, no?

Ancient
===Duquesne University (USA: PA) - Ancient History and Archeology of the Ancient Mediterranean World===
 * Tenure track assistant professorship with specializations in Ancient History & Archeology of the Ancient Mediterranean World, to begin Fall 2015
 * The successful candidate can expect to teach introductory, survey, and special topics courses in these areas. Candidates should be broadly trained in Classics, and able to teach Greek and Latin at all levels as well as a variety of courses on ancient texts in translation. We seek a colleague with a robust research agenda, a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, and the desire to work actively with other faculty members on curriculum development and program building.
 * Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand by start date and have demonstrated promise for excellence in teaching and scholarship.
 * Applicants should submit (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a writing or publication sample, (4) evidence of teaching experience, and (5) three letters of recommendation. ... Duquesne University uses the Interfolio application process. Please submit application to: http://apply.interfolio.com/26533.
 * For full consideration: 1 Dec. 2014
 * Also posted at Archaeology Jobs 2014-2015

Kennesaw State University (USA: GA) - Ancient World

 * Assistant Professor of History, Ancient World. Department of History and Philosophy.
 * Nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History faculty position ... begins 10 August 2015.
 * Candidates should possess expertise in the Ancient World. Field is open, but the ideal candidate will be expected to teach courses in ancient Greek and Roman history, a world history survey, and courses that support the major in their area of specialization. In addition to advising and service, the candidate will be expected to make contributions to the Classical Studies Program.
 * An earned doctorate in History or the foreign equivalent, or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience is required.
 * For full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by 10 October 2014. For a full description of this position and application procedures, go to https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu.
 * Also posted at European History 2014-15

University of New Hampshire (USA:NH) - Pre-Modern

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in the Pre-Modern World (from antiquity to 1000CE), to begin Aug 2015
 * Although the area and period of concentration is open, the department is especially interested in candidates whose scholarship examines integrating themes in world history, with particular attention to Late Antiquity.
 * PhD must be in hand by start date
 * In addition to completing the online faculty profile, applicants must be prepared to upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae to https://jobs.usnh.edu. Three or a maximum of four confidential letters of reference should be sent to history.search@unh.edu. Please have referees place name of the candidate in the subject line. Applicants should be advised that the University's procedures do not allow the committee to close files and inform unsuccessful candidates until the search is concluded.
 * Review begins: 15 Oct. 2014 and continues until position filled.
 * Anyone heard anything on this one yet?
 * I applied but have heard nothing.
 * Nothing yet. X 2 [11/14]
 * I applied too and nothing [11/22]
 * Ditto [11/26]
 * Ditto [11/29]
 * Invitation to AHA interview [12/2] x2
 * Rejection [12/4] x3
 * letter said they had over 160 applicants
 * Invited for campus interview [01/10]

Zayed University (ARE) - [Open rank]

 * Tenured or tenure track position in World History "with a focus on the history of globalization or trans-regional history in the early modern period"
 * "Candidates should have a Ph.D. in History at the time of appointment and the capacity to teach and research in an interdisciplinary environment. Evidence of teaching and research excellence and experience is important, including the potential to supervise thesis projects. The teaching load may also include one or more courses in the Universitys General Education Program"
 * "Please visit our web site www.zu.ac.ae and click on Employment to be directed to the recruitment website. In addition to completing the online application form, attach a cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three professional references"
 * Deadline: applications will be read on a rolling basis [ad posted 13 July 2014]

Dominican University of California (USA: CA) - Modern (18th c.-present)

 * Tenure track Assistant Professorship in Modern World History (18th C to present), to begin August 2015


 * Applicants should have academic and research experience in two of the following regions: Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America (Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, or South America), Asia (China, Korea, Japan, or Southeast Asia), South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh), and the Middle East (including North Africa). Additional areas that are acceptable include Atlantic or Pacific World or Indian Ocean exchange.
 * teaching load: 7 courses a year - Position is on a 3-4 yearly teaching/research track


 * Subsidiary areas of expertise may include: imperialism and/or colonialism, indigenous history, gender, history of science, or environmental history. The candidate may also teach in our unique first year Big History program.
 * Link to apply: https://dominicanuniversity.hua.hrsmartpe.com/hrsmart/ats/Posting/view/306
 * Deadline  1 Nov. 2014
 * Anyone have news about this search?
 * Phone Interview Scheduled 11/24.
 * Rejection notice, by email (12/10) (x3)
 * Did those who got a rejection notice have a phone interview too?
 * I received a rejection email, and I did not have a phone interview (12/11) (x2)

Misericordia University (USA:PA) - [non-TT] Modern

 * non-tenure track 'renewable' assistant professorship in Modern World History, to begin Fall 2015
 * Preference will be given to candidates with a specialty in the history of East Asia, South Asia, Africa, or the Middle East. Applicants must be able to offer courses in the Core Curriculum, as well as upper-level courses in the candidate’s field of study. College teaching experience is preferred, as is the ability to offer writing-intensive courses.
 * Ph.D. in history by August 2015 required.
 * For confidential consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation via email to hr@misericordia.edu or by mail to Misericordia University, Human Resources, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612


 * Review begins immediately [ad posted 27 Oct. 2014] and continues until position filled.
 * Email rejection rec'd (12/13). They've identified their short list.

University of Victoria (Can.) - Assistant or Associate

 * [Tenure track] CRC Tier II Chair in Modern Global and Comparative History, earliest start date Jan 2016
 * "Candidates must possess expertise in the field of Global History and the ability to teach courses in Global History at the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as demonstrated research expertise in one or more of the following fields: Asian, Latin American or African history or the history of other areas of the Global South. The ability to use comparative approaches would be an advantage. Preferred approaches and thematic areas include the following: Colonialism, Imperialism and Decolonization; International Migration and Immigration; Indigeneity; Gender and Sexualities; Social Justice and Social Protest; Health and Society; the Environment; Digital Humanities."
 * "The CRC program requires Tier II nominees to be within 10 years of receiving their PhD when they apply to the program; to be excellent emerging researchers who have demonstrated particular research creativity; to have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years; to be proposing an original, innovative research program of high quality, and as chair holder, to have the potential to attract excellent students and future researchers."
 * "The successful applicant will be nominated by the University for a Canada Research Chair; that nomination is then subject to review by the CRC Secretariat. Upon approval of the Chair by the CRC Secretariat, the successful applicant will be offered an appointment in the university, at the rank of assistant or associate professor"
 * While holding the CRC, the candidate will teach a half teaching load (two one term courses per year). After holding the CRC Chair, the candidate will become a regular tenured member of the History Department.
 * Applicants must submit a covering letter, a CV, letters from three referees, and a 1200- 1500 word statement of future research plans to Dr. Lynne Marks, Chair of the History Department, University of Victoria, either by email to [mailto:LSMARKS@uvic.ca LSMARKS@uvic.ca], or by regular mail to Lynne Marks, Department of History, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8W 2Y2...The successful candidate will apply to the CRC competition in April of 2015."
 * deadline: 8 Oct. 2014
 * Request for more materials/ long list: 17 October
 * Request for phone interview: 30 October
 * Any news?
 * Were all candidates interviewed Canadian?
 * No. But they were all Middle Eastern experts. Why bother soliciting applications from so many more scholars if they were just going to focus on one area. Waste of time for them and the applicants.
 * I can say with 100% certainty that none of the finalists were Middle Eastern specialists and that one finalist was Canadian and two non-Canadian; finalists were Africanists and South Asianists.

Amherst College (USA: MA)- Black Atlantic

 * Tenure-line joint appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the History of the Black Atlantic.
 * We seek a historian of colonial Latin America and the Caribbean with a focus on the history of comparative slavery in the Americas. Research and teaching interests might include the following fields: comparative slave systems and the transatlantic slave trade; the impact of imperial expansion on indigenous populations and on pre-colonial Africa; histories of resistance and slave revolts; the slave family, gender, and sexuality; the rise of plantation agriculture and its effects on world trade systems; and abolition and transitions to free labor.


 * Candidates should submit electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/25259  a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and syllabi for two proposed courses.
 * Review begins/for full consideration: 14 Nov. 2014 and continues until position is filled.
 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2014-2015 and Latin American History 2014-15
 * Intend to interview at AHA?
 * AHA interview scheduled Dec, 15

Emory University - Atlantic World History

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Atlantic World History
 * Teaching load: 4 courses/year
 * PhD in hand by Fall 2015
 * "The research and teaching of the successful candidate will speak in a direct way to the common histories of the continents, islands, nations, and people that share the Atlantic basin. A focus on some aspect of slavery, black Atlantic, or African Diaspora history prior to the twentieth century is desirable. Themes central to the field that complement existing strengths in our department include but are not limited to transatlantic production, market, and labor systems; colonialism; migration; gender; law; empire; health; the environment; and religion."
 * apply using a letter of application and C.V. to [mailto:historysearch@emory.edu historysearch@emory.edu]
 * Deadline: 15 Oct. 2014
 * auto-reply upon recept of application states that "if additional materials are required, we will be in touch in early November."
 * email rejection Nov. 1 (5x)
 * Request for additional materials Nov 1 (2x)
 * Skype interview scheduled Dec. 8
 * 4 finalists and 2 alternates selected for campus visits Dec 31

The University of Montana Western (USA:MT) - Latin American/Atlantic World

 * 10-month tenure track assistant professorship in History
 * Responsibilities will include teaching introductory courses in non-western and U.S. history, historical research methods and upper level courses in area of specialization.
 * See full posting (link above) at Latin American History 2014-15

Idaho State University (USA: ID) - Environmental History, Transnational

 * The Department of History at Idaho State University seeks a tenure-track, assistant professor in environmental history with a transnational perspective on any region outside North America. To support our graduate program in digital history, we seek applicants with an established record of using geospatial technology or other digital methods.
 * A Ph.D. in history, geography, or related field is required at appointment in August 2015. Successful candidates will demonstrate a growing record of scholarship, commitment to teaching, including high-quality online courses, and potential for successful grant funding.
 * Submit letter of application, C.V., and contact information for three references online at http://careers.isu.edu.
 * Review of applications begins December 15, 2014.

Colby College (USA: ME) - Faculty Fellow in Islamic History (Non-TT)

 * One-year faculty fellow in Islamic History, beginning September 1, 2015. PhD preferred. Specialization open.
 * The teaching load is two-two (four courses), one of which should be an Introduction to Islam.
 * Please submit as one pdf file a letter of interest, c.v., a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests to [mailto:islamichistorysearch@colby.edu islamichistorysearch@colby.edu]. Please have three letters of recommendation submitted to the same address.
 * Review of applications will begin on 1 Dec. 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Invitation to Skype interview in early January. (12/12)

Columbus State University (USA:GA) - Islamic World before 1500

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in the history of the Islamic World before 1500
 * The successful candidate will teach both introductory survey courses and upper-level / graduate courses each semester.
 * A Ph.D. in History (or a related field) and university teaching experience are preferred, however applications from ABDs will be considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for continued professional development, scholarship, and community engagement.
 * Please e-mail three confidential letters of recommendation that are sent directly from references, university placement services or other professional services (e.g., Interfolio) to [mailto:hr@columbusstate.edu hr@columbusstate.edu](Attn: Dr. Gary Sprayberry)or mail to: Human Resources Office, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31907.A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment
 * Required Documents to Submit with Online Application: *Unofficial Transcripts; *Cover Letter/Letter of Application; *Curriculum Vitae; *Sample Syllabi; *Statement of Teaching Philosophy; *Writing Sample; *Other Supporting Documentation. All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University’s online employment site. To access the Columbus State University’s online employment site, please visit https://columbusstate.peopleadmin.com/.
 * Review begins immediately [ad posted 21 Jan] and continues until position filled.

State University of New York - Geneseo (USA:NY)

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Islamic History, to begin August 2015
 * Ph.D. in history at the time of appointment or expected by August 2015
 * Candidates should be prepared to teach a range of introductory and upper-level undergraduate history courses, including a two-semester introductory survey on Islamic History intended for both history majors and general education students, specialized regional or topical courses, and seminars in historical research methods and/or historiography. In addition to history courses, candidates will be expected to contribute to interdisciplinary general education courses by teaching sections of the College's First Year Writing seminar and both courses in the College's Western Humanities general education sequence.
 * To apply, submit an online application at https://jobs.geneseo.edu with a cover letter that addresses teaching philosophy and experience, a CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. sample syllabi, student evaluations or teaching observations). Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the Islamic History Search Committee, Department of History, 301 Sturges, SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY 14454.
 * For full consideration: 15 Nov. 2014
 * Representatives of the search committee will be available for discussions with candidates at the AHA meeting and on campus interviews will take place in late January and early February.
 * Any news? Do they have an "internal" candidate?
 * Seems likely. According to departmental website they currently have a VAP teaching their courses on the Islamic world, who also works on African history -- an overlap they explicitly "prefer" in the full job description.
 * I heard that too. They have an internal candidate who has been there for last three years.
 * 12/14 - Phone Call to schedule AHA interview
 * 1/9 - Phone Call to schedule campus visit for late Jan/early Feb

University of Washington - Seattle (USA:WA) - before 1850

 * 9-Month Tenure track assistant professorship in Islamic World History before 1850, to begin Sept 2015
 * "We encourage applications from those conducting research on any part of the Islamic world. Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses on the premodern Islamic world. They will participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching, offering both large surveys and more advanced courses; conduct independent research; and contribute to the university’s distinguished and diverse programs in Islamic studies and related fields. UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Applicants should have the Ph.D. degree or foreign equivalent conferred by September 15, 2015"
 * To apply, please go to http://depts.washington.edu/histfacs to submit a cover letter that describes your research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample of no more than 50 pages. Three letters of recommendation must also be submitted either through the online system or mailed to: Islamic History Search Committee, Department of History, University of Washington, 315 Smith Hall Campus Box 353560, Seattle, WA 98195-3560, Any questions about application procedures may be addressed to [mailto:histfacs@uw.edu histfacs@uw.edu] or 206.543.5790.
 * For full consideration: 1 Nov. 2014
 * Intend to interview at the AHA.
 * Any movement here?
 * Rejection email (12/12) - said that all invitations for AHA interviews have gone out. x2
 * Interviewed at AHA & haven't heard back--has anyone heard anything? (1/16)

Missouri State University (USA: MO)

 * Tenure track assistant professor of the history of the Ancient Near East and/or Mediterranean World,
 * Priority given to applications recieved before: 15 Sept. 2014 although search continues until position filled.
 * See original posting (link above) on European History 2014-15 page

University of Maryland-College Park (USA: MD) - Late Antique Mediterranean, 200-800 CE

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor
 * The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications from scholars of the late antique Mediterranean, 200-800 CE. Preference will be given to those with a demonstrated ability to offer classes on the classical world as well as the late antique period. The successful candidate should show exceptional scholarly promise and evidence of excellence in teaching.
 * Candidates must have Ph.D. in hand by July 31, 2015.
 * Applications, including a letter of application with a brief statement of current and future research and teaching interests, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample should be submitted online to ejobs.umd.edu.
 * For best consideration, please ensure that all application materials are uploaded by October 6, 2014.
 * Also posted at European History 2014-15