Open Field or Mixed Hire History Jobs 2011-12

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Last Year's Jobs (2010-11)

American Historical Association

 * Special Projects Coordinator, job deadline August 20.
 * Ack received by email.
 * How many here applied for this?
 * Any further news? (11/7/2011)

Azusa Pacific University

 * Assistant or Associate Professor in the History of "the Middle East, Asia, or Latin America"
 * "The successful applicant must be able to teach lower-division world civilization surveys and upper-division courses in area of specialty"
 * Deadline: 15 Nov. 2011

Bluffton University (OH)

 * Bluffton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning fall 2012. Ph.D. preferred; ABD considered. Candidate must be prepared to function as a generalist in the western historical tradition. Must have ability to teach the Humanities sequence and World History survey courses as well as upper level and more specialized topics. An ability to teach a course in a non-Western subfield is desirable.
 * Review of applications begins October 15 and continues until position is filled. Send letter of interest, vita, three letters of reference and official transcripts to Elaine Suderman, Academic Affairs, Bluffton University, 1 University Drive, Bluffton, Ohio, 45817. See http://www.bluffton.edu for additional information.
 * Bluffton University welcomes applications from all academically qualified persons who respect the Anabaptist/Mennonite peace church tradition and endorse Christian higher education in a liberal arts environment.
 * Also posted at European History 2011-12

Drexel University

 * 2 tenure-track positions in History, Assistant or Associate Professor level
 * " While the particular sub-field is open, we are primarily interested in candidates who can add to our existing strengths in the history of science, technology, medicine and the environment. Candidates at the associate professor level may also be considered to direct Drexel's Program in Science, Technology & Society. For that position we will consider historians as well as candidates in sociology, anthropology, political science, and other STS-focused fields. For both positions research centered on Africa or Asia may be viewed favorably."
 * Review begins: 15 Nov. 2011
 * Cross-posted at History of Science, Technology &amp; Medicine

Emerson College - History Generalist

 * Has anyone heard if this position is still considering applications that were submitted? It remained listed on the Emerson website after HEd took it down.
 * NB: Higheredjobs notes that this search is no longer active.
 * Emerson College seeks an assistant professor, tenure-track faculty member to teach a range of general history courses in topic areas such as Contemporary World History, Non-Western World History, US history, US political institutions, American Political History, and Renaissance and Reformation Thought. The initial appointment is for the 2012-13 academic year beginning September 1, 2012.


 * Send a cover letter, curriculum vita and a list of at least three references and their contact information to: Chair of History Search Committee, Department of Journalism, Emerson College, 120 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116. No faxes or email submissions please. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Applicants must fill out an online application form in addition to submitting application materials directly to the department. To view this position and apply online please visit our faculty employment web page at http://www2.emerson.edu/hr/Employment.cfm.

Fairmont State University

 * Fairmont State University invites applications for Assistant Professor of History. Candidates must have the ability to teach the U.S. Survey courses and World History courses along with upper level courses in their specialties. Preference will be given to those who can offer courses in Women's History, Gender Studies, and specialized courses in non-Western History. Ability to teach upper level European, World and American courses are highly desirable. The expected teaching load is four classes per semester. Teaching experience at the college level is essential as is demonstrated excellence in the classroom. Applicants must have their Ph.D. in History in hand by August 2012.
 * For complete job description and to apply, visit http://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/, position # 20120042.
 * Full Consideration Date: 01-12-2012
 * Also posted at US History & World History

Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government

 * The Harvard Kennedy School is conducting a search for one (or more) Assistant Professor(s) of Public Policy with an emphasis on politics, to be filled by the Fall semester 2012. We invite applications from political scientists, sociologists, historians and other social scientists with research interests in: Urban politics and policy, in the US and/or other countries; and/or Ethnic and race relations in the US. In both cases, we look for strong public policy components or implications in the applicant’s work.
 * We welcome applications from persons with newly granted or expected doctorates and from persons who received their doctorates within the past three to four years. Qualifications for appointment include a distinguished Ph.D. record, strong evidence of a commitment to research, strong teaching skills, and a demonstrated interest in public policy issues.
 * Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of references, teaching evaluations, and one research paper online at: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3721.
 * The deadline for receipt of applications is November 23, 2011.
 * Also posted at US History 2011-12 & Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

Lingnan University (Hong Kong)

 * Assistant/Full Professor in History
 * "The appointee should assist with instruction of courses in his/her field of expertise and should demonstrate competence to cover some required courses, either the historiography sequence required of majors or the World Civilizations course that is part of the University's core curriculum. Candidates who are capable of teaching and researching in multiple cultures such as Atlantic history, Pacific Rim, or South Asia are strongly preferable."
 * Review begins: November (no date given) 2011.

Mary Baldwin College

 * Assistant Professor of History: American or Public History
 * "Primary appointment in the Adult Degree Program. Ph.D., teaching experience required. Experience with adult learners, willingness to travel important. Teaching includes American and public history."
 * Review begins: 1 Oct. 2011
 * Also posted at US History 2011-12

New York University - Abu Dhabi

 * History Faculty, Open Rank
 * "applicants should offer a special area of research and teaching dealing with the Indian Ocean region and/or Africa and the Gulf region, in which a transnational, comparative or global approach is part of the methodology."
 * Review begins: 1 Dec. 2011

University of Cape Town (S. Africa)

 * Two Lectureships or Senior Lectureships in History
 * Preferred fields: "Modern Economic History/African History (outside South Africa)/Transnational and/or Comparative History, especially in Africa and the southern world (i.e. Latin America, Asia, Indian Ocean)."
 * SHORT Deadline: 14 Oct. 2011
 * Rejection letter recieved (Nov. 1)

University of the Highlands and Islands (Scot.)

 * Lecturer (tenured) in History; no period/approach/region specified
 * PhD in hand
 * NB SHORT DEADLINE: 8 Sept. 2011
 * Intention is for a start date in 2011, although this is negotiable

University of Massachusetts Amherst - Transnational Spanish-Speaking History

 * The History Department and the Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Transnational Spanish-Speaking History beginning 1 September 2012. Duties include teaching in both the History Department and the CHC. Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching specialties focus on the study of Spanish-speaking people in Europe, Latin America, and the United States. We expect the successful candidate to draw upon other existing strengths in the department, including the Public History program, which could provide additional avenues for community engagement and outreach to neighboring Latina/o communities.
 * The department will conduct interviews at the AHA annual meeting. Applicants must submit a letter of application stating research interests and qualifications, CV, three letters of reference, a sample syllabi, and a recent research paper by November 4, 2011 at transspanspeaking@history.umass.edu. Letters of reference and complete applications can also be submitted by postal mail to Professor Joel Wolfe, Chair Transnational Spanish-Speaking Search Committee, Department of History, Herter Hall 616, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 161 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9312.
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2011-12 & Latin American History 2011-2012

University of Southampton (UK) - 'Humanities' hires

 * Unspecified no. of tenured positions, unspecified rank, in the Humanities.
 * Earlier job search (2010-11) specified UK professorial-rank, tenured faculty - this time it's "world-class scholars or rising stars with the potential to be international leaders in their field".
 * Deadline: 25 Nov. 2011

University of Texas at Austin

 * Professor or advanced associate professors in multiple historical fields sought
 * " including South Asia, Latin America and the United States, without respect to era"
 * Review begins 1 Nov. 2011

University of Utrecht (Netherlands)

 * Lecturer (tenured) in 19th and/or 20th C Economic and Social History and with a "clear affinity with Political History and the History of International Relations."
 * Lectures are delivered in English, but applicants must already have, or be willing to obtain, proficiency in Dutch.
 * Deadline: 1 Jul. 2011

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - Cultural and/or Social History

 * Tenure track assistant professor, cultural and/or social history, region/ geographic area/period specialization open
 * "Teaching responsibilities include a General Education World History course and upper level courses in specialty areas."
 * "The department is especially interested in applications from candidates with specialties in race, class, social movements, sports and leisure, film, the arts, and literature."
 * "Ph. D. in an appropriate field, in hand by August 2012."
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 * please apply at https://employment.uwlax.edu/
 * Deadline: November 1, 2011
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2011-12 & Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - Public and/or Policy History

 * Tenure track assistant professor, public and/or policy history, region/ geographic area/period specialization open
 * "Teaching responsibilities include a General Education World History course and upper level courses in specialty areas."
 * "We are especially interested in applications from Public History candidates with backgrounds in material culture studies, built environment, or oral history. The department is also especially interested in applications from candidates with Policy History specialties in education, welfare, race, criminal justice, or other social or domestic policy topics."


 * "Ph. D. in an appropriate field, in hand by August 2012."


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 * please apply at https://employment.uwlax.edu/
 * Deadline: November 1, 2011
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2011-12 & Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pre-20thC Asian or Continental European History

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in pre-20thC Asian or pre-20thC Continental European History
 * Candidates' research should "emphasize issues of race, gender, or ethnicity. Applicants whose research engages global/transnational perspectives, who are committed to using new media and emerging technologies in teaching and research, and who will contribute to one of the department's emerging areas of inquiry (Identity, Politics, and Power; Science, Technology, and the Environment; Knowledge Production and Transmission) are especially encouraged to apply."
 * Review begins: 31 Oct. 2011

Wichita State University - Medieval/Renaissance History

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in 'Medieval/Renaissance History'
 * "Sub-specialty is open, but candidates with fields in Middle Eastern, Islamic, or African History, who can further the University’s goals in interdisciplinary studies, are especially encouraged to apply"
 * "The position has a 3-3 teaching load, and the successful candidate will teach a world civilization prior to 1500 course, and upper division and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization."
 * Deadline: 11 Nov. 2011
 * Also posted at European History 2011-12

Keele University (UK)

 * Lecturer (tenured) in Modern (post-1900) History, with a 'research specialty beyond Europe'
 * Preferably not a specialism in South Asia or North America
 * Deadline: 12 Jul. 2011
 * NB: initial intention is to hire for a start date of Sept. 2011

Liverpool Hope University (UK)

 * Lecturer (tenured) in Modern History, with a preference for a Cultural Historian
 * "please note that a PhD is required for this post. When completing your application please include the title of your doctorate dissertation. Candidates who have not completed a PhD but are at an advanced stage can be short-listed and interviewed but if offered the post will be required successfully to complete the PhD within the 12 month probationary period."
 * Deadline: 18 Jul. 2011
 * NB: initial intention is to hire for a start date of Sept. 2011

University of Bristol (UK)

 * Lecturer (tenured ~assistant/associate prof.) in Modern History
 * "Candidates who can demonstrate excellence in research in any area of Modern History, and who are capable of teaching in the period c. 1700 - c. 1914, are invited to apply for this post...You will be a specialist in any area of Modern History (1700-1914) but particular interest will be shown in applicants who work in an Extra-European field."
 * Deadline: 11 Nov. 2011
 * Interviews 9 Dec. 2011

University of Chichester (UK)

 * Senior lecturer (tenured) in Modern or Contemporary History (1800-2010, cultural or political)
 * "the post holder may specialise in British, European, North American or World History" in "the sub-disciplines of either cultural or political history"
 * Deadline: 3 Oct. 2011
 * [NB: Senior Lectureships are generally a senior hire; i.e. at least one published monograph, ideally two] -- however the "essential" criteria of the Chichester job specsstates the need to have 4 journal articles by 2013 "To demonstrate publications of an international standard and a quantity of work sufficient to be entered in the REF 2013: 4 publications in the period 2008-13 is the minimum requirement."

University of Hull - Twentieth century history

 * Lectureship (tenured ~ Assist/Assoc Prof) in Twentieth Century History, specialism open
 * "You will pursue a vigorous and imaginative research programme, which will be of an international standard, and you will design, deliver and assess research-informed learning modules in twentieth century history. With your impressive teaching background, you will enhance and enrich the History syllabus. Committed to your own research, your publications will form part of the department’s submission to the Research Excellence Framework in 2014. You will also be expected to apply for and win external research funding."
 * As mentioned above, the REF will require 4 substantial pieces of academic work, produced between Oct 2008 & Oct 2013.
 * Deadline: 4 Dec. 2011