European History 2013-14

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See also: Jewish Studies 2013-2014

What's your employment status?

 * ABD: 2
 * Postdoc: 2
 * Visiting or Temporary Assistant Professor: 1
 * Adjuncting PhD: 2
 * Continuing Non-Tenure Track Professor: 1
 * TT but looking for a new job: 1
 * Tenured but always on the lookout for an opportunity:
 * Tenured or TT but reading out of curiosity: 1
 * PhD, Employed in academia in non-faculty position:
 * ABD, Fully employed in academia in non-faculty position:
 * Fully employed outside of academia:
 * Partly employed outside of academia:
 * Unemployed PhD:
 * Adjuncting, denied tenure, trying again:

TOTAL: 9

Specialization breakdown

 * Ancient:
 * Ancient/medieval:
 * Medieval: 3
 * Medieval/Renaissance/Early Modern: 1
 * Early Modern:
 * Modern: 1
 * British (early modern): 1
 * British/British Empire (modern):
 * French:
 * Flemish/Walloon:
 * German (early modern):
 * German (modern): 1
 * Russian:
 * Portugal (Early Modern):
 * Spain (medieval/early modern):
 * Spain (modern):
 * Italy (modern):
 * Irish (modern):
 * Eastern European:
 * East-Central Europe (modern)
 * History of Science/Medicine:
 * Military

University of Haifa (Isr.) - Israeli citizens only

 * Tenure track position in European and/or American history, to begin Oct. 2014
 * "Successful applicants will be nominated to early-career fellowships for scholars holding Israeli citizenship, administered and awarded by the Israeli Council of Higher Education...Fellowship winners will be granted a university position with full faculty responsibilities and are guaranteed tenure evaluation by the University"
 * PhD must be in hand by appointment date
 * "The successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year (undergraduate, graduate), supervise theses, and carry usual nonteaching duties. Primary teaching language: Hebrew. Salary according to scale. "
 * Deadline for full consideration: 31 Aug. 2013

Yale University [Senior] - Roman History

 * The Yale University Departments of Classics and History intend to make a senior tenured appointment in Roman History, beginning July 1, 2014.
 * Preference will be given to historians whose scholarship focuses on subjects in the Roman empire.
 * Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and a statement about their work and professional plans to Professor J.G. Manning, chair, Roman History Search Committee, c/o Linda Dickey-Saucier, Classics Department Yale University, 402 Phelps Hall, Department of Classics, Yale University, 344 College Street, New Haven CT 06520-8266. Inquiries also to J.G. Manning: joseph.manning@yale.edu
 * The search committee will begin considering applications on 1 Sept. 2013

Columbia University - Byzantine History

 * Columbia University in the City of New York seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of Byzantine History. In addition to offering undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of History, the successful candidate will be expected to teach in the Contemporary Civilization program. Ph.D. must be conferred by time of appointment.
 * All applications must be made through Columbia University's online Recruitment of Academic Personnel System (RAPS): https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58061
 * Review of applications will begin 30 September 2013.

University of Sydney

 * Lecturer (? Asst Prof?) in Medieval History c.1000-1500, to begin 'ideally' in Feb. 2014
 * "As a Lecturer in Medieval history, c. 1000-1500, you will teach the first year Medieval History program, as well as specialist senior units. While you will be expected to teach units dealing with the Medieval European world, expertise in other areas including relations between Christian, Jewish and Islamic cultures; the Mediterranean world; or the European periphery will be an advantage. PhD qualified, you will demonstrate a potential for outstanding scholarly achievement. You will also have a publication record, experience in teaching, and a commitment to teamwork in curriculum development."
 * Deadline: 28 Jul. 2013

University of Massachusetts Boston -- Medieval Mediterranean, 600-1300CE

 * tenure track Assistant Professor in Medieval Mediterranean History, to begin spring or fall 2014
 * Phd in hand by Dec. 2013
 * We especially encourage applicants who work on comparative religion and study more than one area of the Mediterranean. Teaching responsibilities include introductory topical seminars, the first half of the World Civilization survey, and upper division and graduate courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization.
 * Deadline: 15 Sept. 2013
 * Intend to interview (by Skype) in Oct. 2013

Oregon State University (OR) - Medieval/Early Modern

 * Tenure track assitant professorship in European History, late medieval or early modern to 1600, to begin Fall 2014
 * "An active research program along with the ability to teach courses in medieval and early modern history, as well as survey courses in Western Civ and/or world history, is required.  Applications are encouraged from candidates with interests in the history of science, religion, or global networks."
 * Ph.D. in history or closely-related fields must be in hand by June 2014.
 * To apply, submit letter of application and current C.V. via our application website at https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/, and three letters of reference to Professor Nicole von Germeten, Chair, Medieval/Early Modern Europe Search Committee, History Department, Oregon State University, 322 Milam Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331.
 * Deadline for full consideration: 16 Sept. 2013

Northwestern University (IL) - Continental

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Early Modern Continental European History (ca. 1500-1800), to begin September 2014
 * Deadline: 15 Oct. 2013

University of Chicago (IL)

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Early Modern European History (c.1400-1700), to being Autumn Quarter 2014
 * "Geographic preference is open, but it would be desirable to find an historian of the Renaissance with interests in Italy or the Mediterranean world. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses, including the University of Chicago's undergraduate core sequence on European Civilization. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in hand by July 1, 2014. "
 * Review begins 1 Oct. 2014 and position is open until filled or until hard deadline of 5 Jan. 2014
 * Intend to interview at the AHA

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (MI) - Associate/Full, Iberian (Atlantic) World

 * Associate or Full Professorship (J. Frederick Hoffman Chair) in Early Modern History c.1400-1750 "with strong priority in the Iberian Atlantic"
 * "The holder should have international prominence, a record of scholarly achievement, and demonstrated success as teacher and mentor.  Advanced associate professors will be considered as well as senior scholars already at the full professorial rank. We are interested in innovative work on early modern European colonialism that takes the non-European world as part of its primary ground. We especially welcome applications from scholars who study diverse forms of exchange between or among Europe's and Latin America's Iberian zones.  Qualified applicants might be working primarily out of one side of the Iberian Atlantic (i.e. either the Iberian Americas or Europe) or they may have a more global or “oceanic” ground of investigation."
 * Review begins: 25 Oct. 2013 and continues until the position is filled

Portland State University - post-1800
The History Department of Portland State University invites applications for the position of assistant professor of modern European history, post-1800 (excluding Britain, Russia and the history of science), to begin September 16, 2014.
 * To Apply: Send letter of application detailing teaching and research, CV, examples of research, and three letters of reference (electronic submission of all materials preferred) to: Dr. Richard Beyler, Department of History, Portland State University, Box 751, Portland OR 97207-0751, [mailto:Historysearch@pdx.edu Historysearch@pdx.edu]
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2013, and continue until finalists are identified.

University of Derby (UK)

 * Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (tenured ~Asst/Assoc or Assoc/Full Prof) in History
 * "We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and inspiring lecturer to undertake teaching and student support within History and related programme areas. In particular, the lecturer will teach on a range of history modules covering British and European History in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries"
 * Deadline: 19 Aug. 2013
 * Intend to interview 12 Sept. 2013

University of Haifa (Isr.) - European/American Contemporary

 * Tenure track position in European and/or American contemporary history, to begin Oct. 2014
 * The position is open to any rank and is pending budgetary approval by university administration.
 * PhD must be in hand by appointment date
 * "The successful candidates will be expected to teach four courses per year (undergraduate, graduate), supervise theses, and carry usual nonteaching duties. Primary teaching language: Hebrew. Salary according to scale. "
 * Deadline for full consideration: 31 Aug. 2013

Providence College (RI) - Modern British History

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in Modern British history (including British Empire) beginning fall 2014. Competence to teach in the Development of Western Civilization program as part of regular teaching load is required. Experience in interdisciplinary and/or team-teaching is desirable. Areas of specialization open.
 * Candidates must possess a Ph.D. (by date of appointment) and demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, the ability to establish a scholarly research program, and a willingness to be active in service to the college and community.
 * Letter of application, c.v., undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference should be submitted electronically. Application instructions are available at the College Career site: https://careers.providence.edu.
 * Deadline for completed applications is October 18, 2013.

Wake Forest University (NC) - early modern

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Early Modern British History, to begin July 2014
 * PhD must be in hand by July 2014
 * "The teaching of the first half of a two-semester upper-level survey of British history, and an introductory-level World Civilizations course is required"
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013
 * Intend to interview at the AHA
 * They ran this search two years ago and the person they hired has left already.  Also, see the Universities to Fear page for more on how that search went.
 * "Words cannot capture how poorly this place is run." seems to be the name of the game...

Washington and Lee University (VA) - British History c.1500-1850

 * Tenure track assistant professor of British History, c.1500-1850, to begin Sept. 2014
 * "The area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate must be prepared to teach a section of our introductory European Civilization survey, a two-term sequence on British history from the Middle Ages to the present, and courses in their area of expertise."
 * PhD must be in hand by Jun. 2014
 * NB: this is a readvertisement (see last year's advert) "applicants from last year’s search are encouraged to reapply."
 * Review begins: 1 Nov. 2013
 * Search apparently failed quite spectacularly last year. Apply at your own risk, folks. Not a pretty scene.
 * Can you provide any further details or information as to what happened (sparing the names of the innocent, of course)?
 * [7 Jul.] Just a reminder: if this is a systematic problem with a University or Department (etc.) rather than something specific to this particular search committee, then it might be better placed on the Universities to fear page, where more people might see it. AFII (talk) 07:59, June 7, 2013 (UTC)

Cornell University - Asst or Assoc, 1500-1815

 * Tenure track assistant or associate professorship in French History (1500-1815), including specialists in the French Empire, to begin 1 July 2014
 * "Applicants must be strong in both research and teaching and have their Ph.D. in hand by July 2014"
 * Deadline: 1 Oct. 2013

New York University - Russian History since 1917

 * Tenure track assistant professor of Russian History since 1917, including the USSR and post-Soviet Russia.
 * Position is to begin September 1, 2014, pending budgetary and administrative approval.
 * Applicants should submit their materials on-line at http://history.fas.nyu.edu/page/employment, including a cover letter, a CV, and a writing sample such as a chapter of a dissertation, a chapter of a manuscript or book, or a research article, and the names of three referees.
 * Deadline 15 Oct. 2013.
 * Preliminary interviews will be held at the ASEEES convention in Boston in November.