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Albany State University (USA: GA) - World History, spec. Latin America or Middle East

 * The candidate must be able to teach introductory courses in World History, American Military History and upper courses in Middle Eastern or Latin America.
 * A Ph.D. in History from an accredited school/university is required.
 * Preference will be given to candidates with experience in on-line education. Flexibility to teach courses in other areas of History such as Public History is also preferred.
 * Applicants must submit a CV online (cover letter and unofficial transcript are optional) at http://www.albanystatejobs.com
 * Screening of applications will begin August 11, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at World/Global/Transnational History 2015-16

Brigham Young University (USA: UT) - Non-Western History

 * Non-Western History (Open Field & Open Rank): Continuing faculty status (BYU equivalent of “tenure”) track appointment at Brigham Young University, to begin August 2016.
 * Applications are welcome from candidates in all non-western fields. PhD required.
 * Teaching load will include history survey courses, courses in field of specialization, and other core courses in History.
 * Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
 * Applicants must apply on-line https://yjobs.byu.edu and attach current curriculum vitae. In addition, send letter of application, two writing samples, transcript(s), recent teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation to: Non-Western Search Committee, Dept. of History, Brigham Young University, 2130 JFSB, Provo, UT 84602.
 * Application deadline: 15 Oct. 2015
 * Also posted at Open Field or Mixed Hire 2015-16

===California State University - East Bay (USA:CA) - Sustainability===
 * Position in the History of Sustainability, with preference for Latin American History
 * See full posting (link above) at Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented History 2015-16

Davidson College (USA:NC) - Afro-Latin American Studies

 * The Africana Studies Department and the Latin American Studies Program seek to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in the African Diaspora in Latin America and/or the Spanish-speaking Caribbean.
 * Teaching load is four courses in the first year, and five thereafter, and related responsibilities will be shared between Africana Studies and Latin American Studies.
 * Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is required.
 * The successful candidate will have a PhD in a related social science or humanities field by August 2016.
 * Attach a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and a teaching philosophy statement as it applies to the African diaspora in Latin America. Please also provide names and contact information for three or more references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Do not send letters of reference until requested.
 * The application deadline is October 15. To apply, go to http://jobs.davidson.edu

University of Wyoming (USA: WY) - Latin American Studies

 * The Global & Area Studies Program at the University of Wyoming seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Latin American Studies, to begin in August 2016.
 * Preference for a focus on Development and/or Environment and Natural Resources.
 * The successful candidate will be a Latin Americanist teacher-scholar, with interests in interdisciplinary work in the Social Sciences. Responsibilities will include teaching core classes for the program, such as Introduction to Global Studies, important regional classes, such as Introduction to Latin American Studies, and upper division and Masters-level classes in the candidate’s area of specialty.
 * Candidates should have their Ph.D. in a relevant Social Science or international interdisciplinary degree program at the time of appointment, August 2016.
 * Submit a curriculum vita, a letter of application that describes current and future research, evidence of teaching effectiveness and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. David A. Messenger, Director, Global & Area Studies Program, University of Wyoming, Dept. 4299, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071-2000, [mailto:dmesseng@uwyo.edu dmesseng@uwyo.edu]. Applications via email preferred, paper accepted.
 * Review of applications begins November 13, 2015.

===Wesleyan University (USA: CT) - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Latin American Studies (Non-TT)===
 * Seeking "historian of the twentieth century, with preference given to candidates whose research focuses on Central America or the Andean region"
 * See full post at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2015-16

Wheaton College (USA: IL) - African, Latin American, Middle Eastern

 * Tenure-track, assistant professor in African, Latin American, or Middle Eastern history beginning August 2016. Ph.D. required.
 * Applicants should be prepared to teach both survey and upper-division courses in their field(s) of expertise; additional teaching fields such as global Christianity would be a plus. Standard teaching load is 3/3.
 * NOTE: "Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant."
 * To be assured full consideration, please send letter of interest and c.v. by October 15 to [mailto:history@wheaton.edu history@wheaton.edu], attention Tracy McKenzie, chair.
 * Also posted at African/Middle East History 2015-16

Pennsylvania State University (USA: PA) - since 1800

 * Tenure-track position in the history of Modern Latin America (since 1800).
 * The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending upon qualifications, and will begin in August 2016.
 * Prospective candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter of application that describes current and future research, and evidence of teaching effectiveness at https://psu.jobs/job/58906. Applications may also include up to three offprints or unpublished papers or chapters.
 * Please request three letters of reference be sent to Search Committee, Modern Latin America, Department of History, The Pennsylvania State University, 108 Weaver Building, University Park, PA 16802.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.

Tulane University (USA:LA) - since Independence

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Brazilian History since independence, to begin August 2016
 * PhD must be in hand by 1 June 2016
 * "Area of research specialization is open and we welcome candidates eager to contribute to our dynamic graduate and undergraduate programs"
 * Each candidate’s dossier should include a letter of application, c.v., a single well-selected journal article or book/dissertation chapter, and three letters of reference. All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio at this link:  http://apply.interfolio.com/29469 Inquiries can be made to Justin Wolfe jwolfe@tulane.edu
 * Review begins: 15 Oct 2015 and continues until position filled.

University of California - Santa Cruz (USA: CA) - Asst. or Assoc. Prof. - Brazilian Studies

 * The Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for a tenure track (Assistant) or tenured (Associate) professor position that focuses on Brazil/Brazilian studies.
 * Using the analytical framework of transnationalism, we seek a scholar whose work on twentieth-and/or twenty-first century Brazil will strengthen one or more of our Department’s four substantive themes of (1) Transnationalisms, Migrations, and Displacement; (2) Intersectionality, Identities, and Inequalities; (3) Collective Action, Social Movements, and Social Change; and (4) Culture, Power, Knowledge.
 * An applicant whose work focuses on popular culture, media or digital media, south/south migration, indigeneity, and/or dissident sexualities is of particular interest.
 * All applications must include: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) research statement; (4) pedagogy statement; (5) 2-3 writing samples/publications (20-30 pages each, published work expected from associate professor candidates); (6) teaching evaluations if available; and (7) 3 confidential letters of reference. All applicants are invited to submit a statement addressing their contributions to diversity through research, teaching and/or service.
 * Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00292.
 * Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2015. The position will remain open until filled.