Non-Geographic/Methodologically Oriented 2011-12

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Last year's jobs (2010-11)

Georgia State University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Urban/Public History
 * "We seek an interdisciplinary scholar with research and teaching interests that will contribute to the development of our Public History track within the Heritage Preservation Program. Area of specialization is open, with some preference for expertise in the built environment, urban history, architectural history, theory/methods in public history, heritage tourism, or digital history. The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Public History and Historic Preservation"
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2011
 * AHA interview scheduled 11/16/2011 x3
 * Request for additional materials 11/30/2011 (have already scheduled AHA interview)

University of Connecticut - Human Rights & History

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in History and Human Rights
 * Minimum requirements: "research specialization in the history of human rights in the twentieth century (geographical area of research open)", Preferred: "Research interests in international institutions, international law, humanitarianism, or the role of non-governmental actors in the development of human rights"
 * Deadline: Not Stated, possibly 5 Jan. 2012 [on UConn application website: "This job posting is scheduled to close on 1/16/2012."]

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

 * Tenure-track position at the assistant professor level from individuals with a specialty in cultural history and/or social history. Regional, geographic, and period specialization is open. The department is especially interested in applications from candidates with specialties in race, class, social movements, sports and leisure, film, the arts, and literature.
 * Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester, including a General Education World History course and upper level courses in specialty areas. Ph. D. in an appropriate field, in hand by August 2012. Please list major and minor fields of specialization on C. V. and submit a letter of application, C.V., unofficial transcript, and two letters of recommendation by November 1, 2011. Application letters (500-750 words) should address teaching experience including experience and/or ability to teach world history, and research interests and agenda. Finalists may be requested to provide additional supporting materials. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AHA meeting.
 * Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/
 * Cross-listed on the jobs wiki under world history & Open Field or Mixed Hire History Jobs 2011-12.
 * Poster on World History wiki reports AHA interview scheduled 12/5. Folks, please update cross-listed jobs on all wikis.
 * Informed via e-mail that I was not selected for an interview but that my application would remain active until the position is filled. E-mail says over 300 applications for the position. (12/15)

Center for History and New Media, George Mason University

 * Research assistant professor, deadline July 27, 2011
 * Anyone received an ack? (Aug 5)


 * Deadline was very early: are they interviewing at the AHA?
 * Still no word? (Aug 18)
 * How many here applied for this?
 * According to GMU job site, position has been filled (8/30).

Coastal Carolina University

 * Assistant professor of Digital History
 * "all chronological, geographic, and thematic specializations will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates whose research draw upon new media technologies and advances in the digital realm. The Department seeks a candidate who will integrate new media technology and digitized historical resources into the classroom and will improve the digital literacy of its majors"
 * "he teaching load is 7 courses over an academic year, and will typically include four sections of the sophomore-level Historical Research and Writing course (required for majors), two upper-level courses in the candidate's area of specialty, and one survey course of the candidate's choice (American, European, or World)"
 * Screening begins: 1 Dec. 2011

West Chester University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Digital History/History and New Media
 * "The area of specialization is open, but should complement departmental strengths. The hire is also expected to lead the Department of History in online teaching and learning initiatives and is expected to develop at least one distance education online general education course.  The teaching load is 4 courses per semester. "
 * Review begins: 16 Dec. 2011

University of Manchester (UK)

 * Lecturer (tenured) in Economic History with specialty in British Industrialization, to 1914.
 * Deadline: 31 Jul. 2011

University of Alabama

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in American Environmental History
 * Review begins: 1 Dec. 2011, open until filled.
 * Crossposted atUS History 2011-12

University at Albany, SUNY - Global Environment

 * Tenure-track assistant professor position in Environmental History in a region or regions outside the United States. Applicants should be committed to a comparative or transnational perspective.  The successful candidate should be able to teach in a sub-specialty such as environmental policy, history of science and technology, or sustainability.
 * Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28182
 * The closing date for receipt of applications is December 16, 2011 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2011-12 & History of Science, Technology & Medicine 2011-12

University of North Texas - US West/Environmental

 * Tenure track assistant professorship of US West/Environmental History
 * " Teaching responsibilities also include U.S. survey courses."
 * Review begins: 21 Nov. 2011
 * Cross posted at US History 2011-12

Emory University

 * Tenure track assistant professor in US History (pre-1900) with specialism in women, gender and sexuality
 * "The department is particularly interested in candidates whose work intersects with the department’s strengths in the history of race, slavery, the American South, and religion"
 * Review begins: 15 Oct 2011.
 * Also posted at US History 2011-12

Florida Gulf Coast University

 * Assistant Professor in US Women's History
 * "Specialization in 17th-19th centuries" preferred
 * Online applications only
 * Deadline: 24 Oct. 2011
 * [Crossposted at US History 2011-12]

Grinnell College

 * Tenure track position (Assistant Prof. preferred but ABD Instructor or Assoc. Prof. considered) in 20th C US History, with specialism in Women's/Gender History.
 * Deadline: 4 Nov. 2011
 * [crossposted at US History 2011-12 & Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2012]

Rutgers University, Women's and Gender History, Open Rank

 * Deadline: November 01, 2011
 * Rank and area of specialization open
 * Position to begin in July 2012, subject to the availability of funds.
 * Applications should be addressed to Prof. Bonnie Smith, Search Committee Chair, and submitted electronically to http://www.interfolio.com/universities/partners/RutgersHistoryWomensGender.cfm.
 * Applicants should include a c.v., three letters of reference, and a three- to five-page statement of research and teaching accomplishments. PDF files of a candidate’s most important publications are also welcome.
 * Cross-posted to Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2012
 * Receipt of application acknowledged. 11/3
 * On-campus invite. 11/22

Saint Mary's College, TT in Women's Studies & History (joint appt)

 * The Department of History and the Program in Women’s Studies at Saint Mary’s College invite applications for a tenure-track joint appointment in history and women’s studies. Applications will be accepted in both U.S. history and Latin American history with preference given to candidates who creatively combine the two. We seek candidates who specialize in some aspect of women’s history. The successful candidate must also be qualified to teach courses in Women’s Studies (as demonstrated by graduate certification or equivalent). Teaching responsibilities include the appropriate history survey courses, the introductory women’s studies course, and upper-level courses in women’s history (U.S. or Latina/Latin American). The teaching load is 3:4, with two sections of the survey each semester. Review of applications will begin December 1. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association meeting in January.


 * Send a letter of application, c.v., graduate transcripts, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy) to Dr. Bill Svelmoe, Department of History, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame IN 46556.
 * Deadline: December 1st, 2011
 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2012
 * Any word? (x2)
 * Request for AHA interview over email 12/14

University of Iowa - Assoc./Full - History of Women

 * Associate or Full Professor in the History of Women
 * "Candidates must have their PhD by August 2012 in History or related field."
 * Review Begins: 15 Oct. 2011

West Virginia University
Anyone have a sense of how important it is to have a research focus in those additional fields?
 * Tenure track assistant professorship in US Women's and Gender History
 * "The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in U.S. Women’s history from colonial through the recent eras, the U.S. survey, and graduate courses in U.S. Women’s and Gender history. Other areas of special interest to the Department include a research focus in one of the following: U.S. South, Appalachian, or environmental history."
 * Deadline: 28 Nov. 2011
 * [crossposted at US History 2011-12]

Liverpool Hope University (UK)

 * Senior Lecturer (tenured) in the History of Education
 * Based in the Education Faculty and expected to contribute more generally to teaching in this Faculty.
 * "Please note that a PhD is required for this post. When completing your application please include the title and abstract of your doctoral 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: the intention is to hire for a September 2011 start date.

Universiteit van Amsterdam

 * Assistant Professor (tenured) in the 'Cultural History of Christianity'
 * "You are a historian and scholar of religion with expertise in the field of the cultural history of Christianity, against the background of religious dynamics and cultural diversity in the history of Europe and the Mediterranean world. You are familiar with visual, ritual and material aspects of religion and with the historical and present-day transformations of Christianity."
 * Fluency in English essential; fluency in Dutch must be achieved within 2 years
 * Deadline: 1 Sept. 2011

Columbia University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Islamic South Asian History
 * (Link to posting on Asian History 2011-12 page)
 * Review begins: 7 Sept. 2011

Fairfield University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in the History of the Islamic World
 * "We particularly welcome candidates who employ cross-disciplinary methodologies, who take broad comparative or transnational approaches, or who use gender as a form of analysis. A successful candidate will be expected to teach the core-curriculum introductory History survey “Europe and the World in Transition, 1500-present,” and work with the International Studies Program."
 * Phd must be in-hand by 1 Sept. 2012
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2011
 * Also posted at World/Global History 2011-12
 * Will be interviewing at MESA

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (Brunei)

 * Open rank hire in Islamic History and Civilisation
 * NB: "The appointment will be on a permanent basis for citizens of Brunei Darussalam. For non-citizens, appointment will be by contract for a period of three years which is renewable subject to mutual agreement."
 * SHORT DEADLINE: 31 Oct. 2011

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
(cross listed at the European History page & Jewish Studies and Israel Studies 2011-2012)
 * Senior (Associate or Full Professor) position in Modern Jewish History
 * "Specialization is open but historians working in the “long” twentieth century are preferred"
 * Applicants must have Hebrew + at least one other relevant language
 * Deadline: 31 Oct. 2011

University of South Carolina - Assistant Professor, Jewish Diaspora/Jewish Studies

 * The History Department (http://www.cas.sc.edu/hist/) at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a new tenure-track position in Jewish Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor in the history of the Jewish diaspora, specialty and time period open, beginning Fall 2012. One of a cluster of approved positions in the area of diasporas (including positions in Music, Anthropology, and the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Department), the person hired for this position will join a highly-ranked History Department and a vibrant and growing Jewish Studies Program.
 * To assure full consideration, applications should be received by November 4, 2011.
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies and/or Israel Studies 2010-2011

The Citadel (The Military College of South Carolina)

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Military History/Warfare
 * "Teaching responsibilities will include upper-level and graduate courses in military history, as well as either the World or the Western civilization core curriculum courses"
 * Deadline: 1st Dec. 2011
 * Contacted about AHA interview (12/9 x3)
 * Contacted about AHA interview (12/10)

Flagler College

 * Associate Professorship in Public History
 * "he successful candidate will help develop and coordinate a new Public History program that utilizes the numerous resources available in the Nation’s Oldest City, develop upper-level history courses, and teach history survey courses in the new General Education curriculum. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidate is expected to organize and supervise student internships, and to participate actively in the local, state, and regional Public History community. A proven ability to teach courses in Atlantic World studies is desired, although other areas of specialization will be considered."
 * Review begins: 14 Nov. 2011
 * Intend to Interview at AHA

Fort Hays State University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Public History
 * "Area of expertise in U.S. History and ability to teach U.S. History surveys preferred...Additional consideration will be given to faculty who can teach surveys in World history and applicants willing to participate in the department’s online courses. "
 * Review begins: 17 Jan. 2012
 * Crossposted at US History 2011-12

James Madison University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Public History
 * "...with ability to teach U.S. Survey in the General education Program, and courses in oral history and/or archival management. Willingness to develop courses incorporating Mid-Atlantic local or regional history desired"
 * Review begins: 1 Nov. 2011

New Mexico State University

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in US West and Public History
 * "Responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the history of the US West and Public History and administering the department’s public history program. In addition to courses in fields of specialization, teaching both halves of the survey courses in United States history is desired. Applicants must have PhD in hand by August 2012"
 * Screening begins: 1 Dec. 2011
 * Cross posted at US History 2011-12

Middle Tennessee State University

 * Tenure track open rank position in Public History
 * "We seek applicants with experience in Public History and record of research and publication. Experience in archival administration or related practice fields preferred."
 * Review begins: 31 Oct. 2011

North Dakota State University

 * tenure track assistant professorship in Public History/ 20th Century US
 * deadline: until filled
 * Crossposted at US History 2011-12
 * phone interview scheduled 9/10/2011 x1
 * on-campus interview scheduled for November x1

Roanoke College

 * tenure track assistant professorship in Public History
 * "Areas of specialization are open. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise and courses designed to fit into the college’s new Intellectual Inquiry curriculum"
 * Review begins: 1 Dec. 2011
 * While I couldn't apply for this position this year due to geographical constraints, I interviewed there last year (when they ran it as a 1-year position--very glad they scrapped that search and made it TT!), and would give the faculty, students, and campus a big thumbs up!
 * AHA Interview set up 12/12

Salem State University

 * tenure track assistant professorship in Public History
 * To develop courses in one of the following areas: "new media, community-based history, or cultural heritage...Demonstrated record of professional practice in public history preferred. The successful candidate will also have the ability to teach both halves of the department's World History sequence."
 * Review Begins: 12 Dec. 2011.

Texas State University

 * Tenure track assistant/associate professor in Public History, with expertise in US History
 * Soft Deadline: 30 Oct. 2011
 * Also posted at US History 2011-12
 * phone interview scheduled for Dec 7

University of Central Florida

 * tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in History (excluding U.S. History)
 * The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their regional area of expertise and in public history.
 * The history department is expanding its public history program to focus on cultural heritage management and digital history.
 * Preference will be given to those with demonstrated research interests and teaching ability in archival or museum studies.
 * Online application due Nov. 1
 * Any word on this one? Why wasn't it listed on here?
 * A: because no one posted it! I do try to put everything from H-Net, jobs.ac.uk and Chronicle up, but I'm only one person! Anyone can post a job, you don't have to wait for a mod to do it. AFII 09:34, November 24, 2011 (UTC)
 * AHA Interviews Scheduled (12/5)

University of Illinois

 * TT professor in the Graduate School of Library & Information Science (the iSchool)
 * Any area related to the visualization/circulation of information & production of knowledge, including archives, "diverse communities" --political economy, public history/policy; management of cultural heritage, information in society, digital humanities, social justice
 * Any period; any geographical region
 * Candidates across the disciplines encouraged to apply
 * Deadline: 1 December 2011 (for first consideration)

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

 * TT Assistant Professor in Early American History (to 1815), with a specialism in Public History
 * "Preference will be given to candidates with experience as practicing public historians."
 * Deadline: 10 Nov. 2011
 * Note that they are actually looking for a public historian. The Early America to 1815 emphasis is simply a plus, not a requirement.
 * Also posted at US History 2011-12
 * What the hell is a "specialism"?!? Academia... where good writing comes to die.
 * O.o Thanks for the writing critique ! The phrase 'a specialism' is an acceptable variant in British English. AFII 09:48, November 24, 2011 (UTC)
 * Phone interview scheduled Nov 20, apparently weeding from 15-18 to 10-12 for AHA

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

 * TT assistant professor in Public History and/or Policy History
 * Regional, geographic, or period specialization is open. 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.
 * Teaching responsibilities include three courses per semester, including a General Education World History course and upper level courses in specialty areas. Ph. D. in hand by August 2012. Please list major and minor fields of specialization on C.V. and submit a letter of application, C.V., unofficial transcript, and two letters of recommendation by November 1, 2011. Application letters (500-750 words) should address teaching experience including experience and/or ability to teach world history, and research interests and agenda. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AHA meeting.
 * Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/
 * Also cross listed on the jobs wiki under world history & Open Field or Mixed Hire History Jobs 2011-12.

Universiteit van Amsterdam

 * Assistant Professor (tenured) in 'Public History: History, Society & Memory'
 * Fluency in English needed; Fluency in Dutch must be gained within two years
 * Deadline: 1 Sept. 2011

University of Pittsburgh
Question...UPitt has an historian that seems to fit this description exactly, any information on whether that person is staying on?
 * Tenured Associate or Full Professor in US Sports History "with a preference for those working on connections between sport in the United States and in other areas of the world."
 * "We encourage applicants to demonstrate how their research and teaching will contribute to one or more of our thematic fields: Atlantic History; Empires in World History; Gender, Ethnicity, Race, Religion; and Texts and Contexts"
 * Deadline: 15 Oct 2011

12/13 I am suspicious that this wasn't a real search. I really admire UPitt's dept., but wonder if any candidates were interviewed for this job. We are a small field and no one heard a thing. Can someone dispel my cynicism?

12/15 Three finalists chosen with campus interviews scheduled for January

University of Queensland (Aus.)

 * Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sports History
 * Period & region appear open?
 * Deadline: 30 Aug. 2011 [by 11.55pm Eastern Australia Standard Time]

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 & Open Field or Mixed Hire History Jobs 2011-12

Northeastern Illinois University

 * Tenure track assistant professor in 20th C US History/Urban History
 * "Candidates should have a deep and broad understanding of 20thCentury U.S. History/Urban History (with desirable areas including--but not limited to—immigration, ethnicity, and culture)."
 * Review begins: 1 Nov. 2011
 * Crossposted at US History 2011-12

University of British Columbia - Okanagan

 * Tenure track assistant professor in Urban History/History of the City
 * Review begins: 15 Nov. 2011
 * Any news? (12/5) Not yet
 * Anyone? 12/11 x4

University of Illinois - Chicago

 * Tenure track assistant professorship in Chicago/Urban History
 * "Specific areas of interest are open, but candidates are expected to contribute to the core themes of the department's PhD Concentration in Work, Race, and Gender in the Urban World (WRGUW) as well as prepare an undergraduate course in Chicago history. In addition, the department particularly welcomes scholarship on the transregional or transnational movement of people, goods, and/or ideas."
 * Deadline (for full consideration): 10 Nov. 2011
 * Any news? (12/9/11)
 * AHA interview requested, by phone (11/25) (x2)
 * Anyone else?
 * crossposted at US History