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Last Year's (2011-12) Jobs

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Please add entries in alphabetical order. Note that "University of X" should be alphabetized by U as first sort, and X as second sort within the U listings.

What's your employment status?

 * ABD: 13
 * Postdoc: 4
 * Visiting or Temporary Assistant Professor: 6
 * Adjuncting PhD: 23
 * Continuing Non-Tenure Track Professor: 1
 * TT but looking for a new job:
 * Tenured but always on the lookout for an opportunity: 2
 * Tenured or TT but reading out of curiosity: 4
 * PhD, Employed in academia in non-faculty position: 2
 * Fully employed outside of academia:1
 * Partly employed outside of academia: 1
 * Unemployed PhD: 2
 * Adjuncting, denied tenure, trying again:

TOTAL: 59 <---Remember to update Total!! (if the numbers are correct...)

Specialization breakdown

 * Ancient: 1
 * Medieval: 2
 * Medieval/Renaissance/Early Modern: 8
 * Early Modern: 7
 * Modern: 2
 * British (early modern): 1
 * British/British Empire (modern): 2
 * French: 2
 * German (early modern): 2
 * German (modern): 7
 * Russian: 4
 * Spain (medieval/early modern): 3
 * Spain (modern):
 * Italy (modern):
 * Irish (modern):
 * Eastern European:1

Bar Ilan University (Isr.) - Polish Jewish History

 * Tenure track position in Polish Jewish History
 * "The successful candidate will have training and expertise in Early Modern or Modern Polish Jewish History, an established scholarly record of publications in the field, and proven experience as an effective teacher. PhD must be in hand by the time of application. Ability to teach in Hebrew an absolute must."
 * Deadline: 1 Sept. 2012
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2012-2013

South Dakota State University- Asst. Prof, Ancient/Medieval Mediterranean

 * 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with expertise in the ancient/medieval Mediterranean world.Successful candidates should be able to offer courses in various littorals, preferably southern Europe, the Near East and/or North Africa, and offer basic Western Civilization surveys I-II.
 * Applicants must have the Ph. D. in hand by time of hire, which is expected to be January 2013.
 * The regular teaching load is 3-3.
 * Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2012. SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment system. To apply visit: yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by position title, view the announcement, and click on "apply for this position."
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2012-13

University of Limerick (Irl.) - Renaissance/Post-1500, Cultural

 * Lecturer or Lecturer Below the Bar in European Cultural History in the Renaissance/Post-1500 Period
 * "Contract Type: If appointment is made at Lecturer - Multiannual. If appointment is made at Lecturer below the bar - Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for tenure in accordance with the University's Policy and Procedures for Granting Multi-annual Status to Entry-level Academic Staff."
 * Deadline: 24 Aug. 2012 (noon)

University of Wisconsin- Madison - Asst. Professor of Central/Eastern European History, 1815-present

 * Full-time, tenure track faculty position of Assistant Professor of Central/Eastern European History, 1815 to the present--with a focus on the territories of the former Hapsburg Empire and/or Poland. Appointment to begin August 2013. Applicants should hold a doctorate or anticipate its completion by the start of the appointment. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in their field and have demonstrated competence in at least two languages from the region.
 * Interested candidates should send hard paper copies of their letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample of approximately 50 pages, as well as three signed hard paper copies of letters of recommendation (electronic versions will not be accepted) to Ms. Nicole Hauge, Central/Eastern European History Search Committee, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3211 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53706-1405. We also request that you send PDF copies of your letter of application, curriculum vitae, and your writing sample of approximately 50 pages to [mailto:historysearches@lists.wisc.edu historysearches@lists.wisc.edu]. If the writing sample forms part of a larger book manuscript or dissertation, please include an abstract and table of contents or a statement of how the writing sample fits in with the larger project.
 * For full consideration, complete applications must be received by November 1, 2012. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

Victoria & Albert Museum (UK)

 * Postgraduate Programme Tutor in 18th-19th C History of Design and Material Culture
 * See posting: Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2012-13

Saint Louis University - Ancient Greek and/or Roman History

 * Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service is seeking applicants for a full time tenure-track position at the level of assistant or associate professor to begin Fall 2013 in Ancient Greek and/or Roman history. Applicants must have a PhD in hand at the time of appointment.
 * Applications and supporting materials should be complete by November 1, 2012. All applications must be made online at jobs.slu.edu and should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. In addition, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample (article or a chapter) should be sent to: Philip Gavitt, Chair, Department of History, Saint Louis University, 3800 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108. Saint Louis

University of Chicago - Ancient Near Eastern

 * Assistant Professor in Ancient Near Eastern History
 * "Applicants must have the Ph.D. in hand before the appointment begins. The candidate should be a scholar of the pre-Islamic Near East who has synthetic research interests that address problems in ancient history. Demonstrated expertise in Aramaic language and texts is highly desirable. Scholars whose research concerns the first millennium BC and the early first millennium CE, and whose expertise is with Aramaic texts from that interval (including, but not limited to, Imperial Aramaic, Palestinian Aramaic, Palmyrene, Hatran, Syriac) are encouraged to apply."
 * Review begins: 1 Sept. 2012
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2012-2013

Oklahoma State University - TT Asst. - Medieval England

 * Deadline: Nov. 23, 2012. See full posting below, under British History.

Stanford University - Tenured professorship in Medieval European history

 * Tenured professorship (associate or full) in medieval history.
 * The appointment begins September 1, 2013. We welcome applicants from all areas of medieval Europe, including interactions between Europe and other regions of the world.
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2012. Submit application materials on-line via academicjobsonline.org.

UCLA - Late Antique / Early Medieval

 * Tracking Number 1130-1213-01. The UCLA History Department expects to make an appointment for a tenure track professor in Late Antique/Early Medieval History, preferably with a focus on the Mediterranean world, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Appointment will begin July 2013. All candidates should have completed their PhDs no later than June 30, 2013.
 * Candidates are encouraged to apply online and upload your information for this position at: recruitment.sscnet.ucla.edu/history/medieval. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. The position is subject to final administrative approval.
 * Deadline: November 1, 2012
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2012-13

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Assistant Professor of Medieval European History

 * The Department of History at the UW-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in medieval European history (excluding Byzantium) beginning August 2013. Applicants should hold a doctorate or anticipate its completion by the time of the appointment. The department seeks candidates demonstrating distinction in both teaching and research. All specialties and fields of medieval European history are welcome to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate surveys, specialized upper-division courses and graduate seminars in medieval history. We are particularly interested in candidates who will actively participate in the development of our departments program in medieval history.
 * Interested candidates should send paper copies of a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample of roughly 50 pages, and request their three signed letters of recommendation (electronic versions will not be accepted) be sent separately to Ms. Nicole Hauge, Medieval European History Search Committee, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3211 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53706-1405. We also request that you send PDF copies of your letter of application, curriculum vitae, and your writing sample of approximately 50 pages to [mailto:historysearches@lists.wisc.edu historysearches@lists.wisc.edu]. If the writing sample forms part of a larger book manuscript or dissertation, please include an abstract and table of contents or a statement of how the writing sample fits in with the larger project.
 * For full consideration, complete applications must be received by November 1, 2012. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

Grinnell College - Assistant Professor, Medieval or Early Modern Europe before 1700

 * Tenure-track position in the Department of History (medieval or early modern Europe before 1700), starting Fall 2013. Assistant Professor preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible.  We are especially interested in candidates whose teaching interests situate European history within the context of the wider world and cover a broad chronological and geographical scope.
 * In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College, and how they can add to the department's transnational and global perspectives on history.
 * To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 1, 2012. Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at jobs.grinnell.edu.

Qatar University [non-TT]

 * Assistant/Associate Professor in European History, 3-year renewable term
 * "The successful candidate should be able to teach, review and develop different courses related to the area of Medieval / Early Modern of the European history. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven record in research excellence and scholarship related to the field of European History"
 * "the applicant should be proficient in both Arabic and English."
 * Deadline: 30 Oct. 2012

University of Rochester - TT Asst. - Late Medieval / Early Modern

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in late medieval/early modern European History
 * "In accordance with our new emphasis on global and transnational history, we are particularly interested in candidates whose work incorporates broad perspectives (chronological, geographical, or otherwise)"
 * Deadline: 15 Oct. 2012

Western Oregon University - Asst. Professor - Medieval Europe

 * The History department at Western Oregon University seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Medieval Europe and the ability to teach Early Modern European History. The position begins September 16, 2013. The successful candidate will develop courses in the area of specialization, offer courses in Western Europe and survey courses in World History. The candidate needs the PhD in hand by March 2013.
 * Applicants are encouraged to send all materials by October 15, 2012 to receive full consideration. Send letter of application, vita, unofficial copy of transcripts, names and contact information for three references, three letters of recommendation, a brief writing sample, and Western Oregon University application form (www.wou.edu/facultyapp) to: F1205, Assistant Professor of History,Western Oregon University,Human Resources Office,345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth, OR 97361 -OR- E-mail as an attachment to [mailto:employment@wou.edu employment@wou.edu] -OR- Fax to 503-838-8144.

Purdue University - TT Asst. Prof. of Early Modern Euro. History

 * Tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Early Modern European History
 * The specialization is open but candidates with a transnational perspective who work with Africa, Asia, or the Ottoman Empire are encouraged to apply. The Ph.D. in History is required by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will have a strong and demonstrable research agenda and ability to develop undergraduate and graduate courses and participate in the graduate program.
 * The ability to teach the introductory course in Medieval history is required. Publications and teaching experience are expected.
 * The initial review of applications will begin on November 19, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be held at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association in New Orleans, January 3-5, 2013.
 * To apply send a letter of application, C.V., transcripts, and three letters of recommendation as well as evidence of scholarly achievement and teaching experience to: James Farr, Chair, Modern European History Search Committee, Department of History, University Hall, 672 Oval Drive, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907.
 * is this Ingrao's line?

Tel Aviv University

 * Tenure track position in Early Modern European History
 * "The position is open to candidates with a PhD degree or candidates who would be awarded this degree before assuming their appointment [i.e. by Oct 2013]. The position requires teaching in Hebrew and the ability to conduct independent research in the history of Europe in the early modern period"
 * Deadline: 22 Jul. 2012
 * (This is to replace someone who recently retired.)

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - Assistant Professor of Early Modern History

 * The Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in early modern history to begin fall semester 2013 (August 26, 2013).
 * The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose work displays an inter-disciplinary and/or trans-regional focus that will complement the existing strengths of the Department's Center for Early Modern History and support its undergraduate major in History, its interdisciplinary graduate minor in Early Modern Studies at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels, and its Ph.D. program in Comparative Early Modern History. Candidates should be firmly grounded in early modern history, but should also be eager to participate in the broader comparative, thematic, and methodological dialogues which are hallmarks of the Department. Teaching interests in global and comparative history are particularly welcome.
 * Please apply online via the Employment System at employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=104656
 * The search is open until position filled; review of files begins on November 1, 2012. Additional materials may be requested later.
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2012-13

University of California, San Diego - Early Modern, Central / Southern Europe

 * Assistant or Associate Professor. Historian of early modern Europe (1400-1800) specializing in either Central Europe or Southern Europe.  The appointment will begin on July 1, 2013.
 * Review of applications will begin 11/1/2012, and continue until the position is filled.

University of Winchester (UK)

 * Lecturer (tenured ~asst/assoc prof) in Early Modern European History
 * "you will teach early modern (c.1500-c.1750) European history within the University's current BA and MA programmes, with specialisms in the political, social, economic, religious, military, or cultural history of one or more sixteenth-century European state or region"
 * PhD and REF submission desired
 * "The capacity to contribute to historical methodology and early modern  British history teaching on both BA and MA programmes, along with an interest in late medieval history and historical pedagogy, would constitute added advantages."
 * Deadline: 12 Aug. 2012
 * Intend to interview 23 & 24 Aug.
 * Job starts Sept. 2012 or soon thereafter.
 * ^ Should this position be posted at European History 2011-12 instead?
 * [Hard to tell; I think a lot of people stop checking that page in line with the US job market; a September start date is *very* optimistic if the interviews aren't happening until late August! AFII (talk) 08:44, July 27, 2012 (UTC)]

Yale University - Early Modern Intellectual History

 * The Yale University Department of History and Humanities Program intend to make a tenure-track assistant professor appointment, to begin July 1, 2013, focusing on early modern intellectual history. We invite applications from candidates specializing in any region of the world. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections each year in the Directed Studies Program on the European intellectual tradition and two courses to be cross-listed in the History Department and the Humanities Program. Applications are invited from historians and other historically-oriented scholars with strong potential for achievement in scholarship, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and intellectual leadership.
 * Application, C.V., statement of research and teaching interests, a chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of reference should be submitted at academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1657. The review of applications will begin September 15, 2012.
 * ​Also posted at Non-Geographic/Methodologically_Oriented_2012-13

York University (Can.)

 * Assistant Professor in Early Modern European History
 * "Candidates’ research and teaching should focus on continental Europe in the period from 1450 to 1750. Preference will be given to those whose research and teaching specialization lies in social and/or cultural history"
 * "Required qualifications include a completed PhD in History or in a related discipline and an active program of research in the area of specialization. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and in scholarly research and to have produced publications appropriate to their stage of career. Candidates should be prepared to teach a wide range of courses in early modern European history at all levels and to make a major contribution to the Graduate Program in History."
 * Deadline: 30 Oct. 2012

Bentley University

 * Tenure-track assistant professorship in Modern European (non-UK) history with particular interest in empire and decolonization, to begin August 2013. Secondary field in Middle Eastern history, African History, or Southeast Asian regional history desirable. In addition to his/her specialized offerings, the applicant will teach twentieth-century world history and participate in a growing Global Studies major and minor. Scholarship is required and supported. Salary competitive.
 * Bentley is a business university with a unique, dynamic and expanding arts and sciences program, including an innovative trans-disciplinary Liberal Studies Major. Initial teaching load set at two courses per semester.
 * Applications must be received no later than November 20, 2012 to be scheduled for pre-arranged interviews at the AHA convention. Send letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: jobs.bentley.edu.

Bryn Mawr College - Post-WWI

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in 20th C history, post WWI to present day.
 * "The area of specialization is open and we welcome candidates with the ability to do comparative work and to teach courses that transcend disciplinary boundaries and approaches"
 * PhD must be in hand by start date (July 2013)
 * Deadline for full consideration: 1 Nov. 2012

Trinity University (TX) 20th C

 * Tenure track position - assistant professor with a specialization in twentieth century Europe, excluding France.
 * The position will begin August 2013 and PhD in History is expected by the time the position begins. Teaching experience preferred; ability to teach survey of Modern European History required.
 * Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, and three letters of recommendation to Prof. Anene Ejikeme, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of History, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212. All materials must be received in hard copy only by 9 November 2012.

University of Innsbruck (Austria) - Austrian/European [May be non-TT]

 * 6 year post-doc, or fixed term Assistant Professorship (which may possibly be offered as a tenure-track position) in Contemporary History
 * "Desired qualifications: PhD in an appropriate field; Postdoc experience; proven expertise in Austrian and European Contemporary History; Research in Nazism, the Holocaust and its aftermath, Migration history and intellectual history/the history of sciences; international publications; teaching experience; experience with third-party funding; mobility; proficiency in English; social skills; administrative experience"
 * (I presume that fluency in German is also necessary AFII (talk) 07:12, August 2, 2012 (UTC))
 * Deadline: 22 Aug. 2012
 * with intended start date of Oct. 2012

University of Melbourne (Aus.)

 * Lecturer (tenured ~Asst/Assoc Prof) in Modern European History
 * "The appointee can be a specialist in any area of European (including British) history post-1789. The successful candidate may be required to teach subjects at any level, and to supervise research theses in the honours, post-graduate diploma, and graduate research (MA and PhD) programs. They will be capable of teaching into survey subjects on nineteenth and twentieth century European history, post-WW2 international relations in a European context, as well as specialised subjects in more than one national history"
 * Deadline: 15 Sept. 2012

University of Michigan - Flint - Modern Continental

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Modern (Continental) European History
 * PhD in European History required, pref. by Aug. 2013
 * "Teaching responsibilities will include courses in German and French History and candidate’s other areas of expertise, as well as the world history survey course. Participation in graduate instruction in Masters level programs in Liberal Studies and Social Sciences possible. The History Department also currently provides support for teacher certification programs in history and social studies. Other upper and lower division courses in the applicant’s specialty welcome."
 * Deadline for full consideration: 1 Oct. 2012

Utica College (NY) - [Non TT; VAP]

 * One year Visiting Assistant Professor in Modern European History for the 2012-13 Academic Year
 * "Each semester, the candidate will teach two sections of World History with an emphasis on Europe, and two upper-division courses. Expertise in Central Europe and/or ethnicity is a plus, though we are open to considering a range of special areas. Ph.D. in hand preferred; ABDs will be considered."
 * Open Until Filled

Kings College London (UK) - Twentieth C. British History

 * Senior Lecturer/Reader (tenured, Associate/Full Prof) in 20th C British History
 * "Applications are welcome from scholars engaged in research into any aspect of British History since 1900, though preference may be given to those with research interests in the history of public policy."
 * "the successful applicant will have a unique and exciting opportunity to provide co-leadership for History & Policy, which is based in the Institute, liaising closely with external partners, co-supervising the Public Affairs managers, fostering academic networks within and outside King's to maximize their engagement with the project, initiating new events, and editing contributions to the website. The successful applicant will work to help secure research grants, charitable funding and corporate support private funding for History & Policy's work at King's."
 * Deadline: 31 Aug. 2012
 * (to start Jan 2013.)

Oklahoma State University - TT Asst. - Medieval English History

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in the History of Medieval England
 * "The person hired is expected to have a research specialization in Medieval England, with the ability to teach upper division and graduate courses in Early Middle Ages, Medieval Europe, and Medieval England. Responsibilities also include teaching sections of lower-division Survey of Western Civilization to 1500. Ph.D. required at time of employment" [August 2013]
 * Deadline: 23 Nov. 2012

Plymouth University (UK) - British history since c.1800

 * Lecturer (tenured ~Asst/assoc prof) in British History since c.1800
 * "The post requires a first degree or equivalent and PhD or equivalent in History or cognate discipline; substantial knowledge of British History since 1800 as evidenced by a publication record of international standing and a full contribution to the forthcoming REF; broad experience of a range of teaching and assessment within Higher Education and ability to work in a team. An interest in public history and heritage would also be welcome"
 * SHORT Deadline: 12 Jul. 2012 [posted 29 Jun.]
 * Intend to interview: 27 Jul.
 * Anyone heard anything regarding selection?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Asst. Professor - Modern British History

 * The Department of Historical Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for an Assistant Professor in modern British history. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and professional activities, as well as other duties associated with academic teaching positions. This position is in the field of modern British history, with a particular emphasis on teaching the British Empire of the 19th and 20th centuries.
 * Attractive secondary fields include the history of South Asia. Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in addition to the second half of the world history survey and departmental core courses in historical methodology. Position will carry a 3-3 teaching load.
 * ABDs close to completion may apply. If PhD is not completed at the beginning of the contract period, a one-year term appointment will be made at the rank of instructor.
 * Preference will be given to applications received by November 15, 2012.

University of Winchester (UK) - Early Modern

 * Lecturer (tenured ~asst/assoc Prof.) in Early Modern English History
 * "you will teach History principally on seventeenth-century England 1500-1700 within the University's current BA and MA programmes. Expertise in English Local History and the capacity to contribute to historical methodology and historiography are essential. You will supervise and co-supervise students registered for research degrees of M.Phil. and PhD. Contributions will be made to the administration of the Department and its programmes. Preference may be given to candidates with particular expertise in the history of Gender. The post does require some evening teaching (18.00-21.00)"
 * Candidates must have "[t]he capacity to teach on Early Modern England more generally, Gender History and European History to undergraduates and the history of historical writing and historical methodology"
 * PhD must be in-hand, and candidate must have a full REF submission.
 * NB: Winchester also have a Lectureship in Early Modern History, with a preference for British history, posted above. It's unclear how these posts relate to one another.
 * Deadline: 12 August 2012
 * Interviews scheduled for 23 & 24 Aug.

Harvard University - Modern European History/Germany 19th and/or 20thC

 * Tenure-track assistant professor in modern European history from July 1, 2013


 * "The candidate should offer significant expertise in German history of the 19th and/or 20th century and be prepared to participate in a program that emphasizes the teaching of social theory and social-science approaches. The new colleague will be responsible for teaching at the undergraduate level in Social Studies and at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in History as part of the joint appointment. PhD required by expected start date."
 * Language is a bit confusing - "significant expertise"? Do folks think they are looking for a Europeanist who can cover Germany or a German specialist?


 * Deadline: 1 Sep. 2012

University of Chicago - TT Asst. in Russian / Soviet History

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Russian/Soviet History
 * "Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses, including the Core sequence on Russian Civilization"
 * PhD must be in hand by 1 Jul. 2013
 * Review of applications begins: 1 Oct. 2012
 * Open until filled or until 15 Jan. 2013 but "Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials by October 1."