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Aberystwyth University (UK:Wales) - US History from 1877 [non-TT]

one-year, full time, fixed-term Lectureship in American History (post-1776), tenable from 1 February 2021
The successful candidate will be expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and to participate in University examining at undergraduate and taught postgraduate level. They will also be expected to participate in student recruitment and departmental administration activities.
The successful candidate will also have a strong research record or exhibit evidence of the capacity to develop such a record in a relevant field of American History.
To make an informal enquiry, please contact Professor Phillipp Schofield on 01970 622662 or via prs@aber.ac.uk. Ref: HWH.20.3391 For information and to apply, please go to http://jobs.aber.ac.uk
Deadline: 3 Dec. 2020

Angelo State University (USA:TX) - 20th Century U.S. Civil Rights

Tenure track Assistant Professorship in Twentieth Century United States Civil Rights history, with specializations in the Latinx or African American Civil Rights movements, beginning in Fall 2021.
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in History, or related field
Specialization in 20th Century United States Civil Rights history, with additional specializations in the Latinx or African American Civil Rights movements. The ideal candidate will also be able to teach both halves of the U.S. History survey and contribute to the Mexican American Studies minor, which is housed in the History department.
Teaching Load: 4/4 typically three sections of U.S. survey (both halves) and one advanced course. Tenure track faculty are also expected to be engaged professionally with their disciplines.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Job Posting: http://employment.angelo.edu/postings/3349
Address all applications to Dr. Laurie Dickmeyer, Search Committee Chair
Deadline: 15 Nov. 2020

Barry University (USA:FL) US + regional/world

Assistant Professor of History with a specialization in American History, a secondary specialization in another regional history, and the ability to teach a required first-year class on world history since 1900, to begin Aug. 2021
Applicants should submit a letter of interest that addresses their teaching philosophy and experience teaching students of diverse backgrounds, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a graduate transcript
Deadline: 11 Dec. 2020 review continues until position filled
- [6 Jan] Rejection from long-list based on website status update.
  - [15 Jan] Did you find this under "status" when you checked the application status? Has anyone heard back from the search committee?
    - Yes, status updated as "Candidate Withdrew". This is odd phrasing, so I checked in with search committee and they confirmed the rejection.
- Has anyone heard from the search committee yet?
  - [21 Jan] I haven't heard anything. I still just see "application in progress" on my Barry University application account.

Belmont Abbey College (USA:NC) - Public History/Early America

Tenure track assistant professorship in Public History to begin Aug. 2021
The selected candidate will develop a Public History minor for the department, direct student internships, and cultivate relationships with local historical institutions.
An earned doctorate is preferred but ABDs will be considered. The successful candidate will possess experience in Public History, preferably with a minimum of two years’ experience working in museums, historical societies, or related organizations. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
A primary research and teaching focus in early U.S. History (pre-colonial era through the Civil War) is also required.
The preferred candidate will also possess coursework, publications, or relevant experience in any of the following subfields: Latin America; East Asia; or Digital History.
The successful candidate will be a talented and dedicated academic deeply and enthusiastically committed to the Catholic mission of Belmont Abbey College. Preference will be given to those candidates who can demonstrate 1) a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and a sense of teaching as a vocation; 2) a philosophy of teaching that supports the approach to education expressed in St. John Paul II’s Ex Corde Ecclesiae; and 3) a strong desire to teach at a liberal arts institution where the academic program is “guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Benedictine spirit of prayer and learning.”
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is completed. Please apply by email to facultysearch@bac.edu using the subject line “History Search.” Include letter of application, vita, the names and contact information of at least three references, and a written response in which you explain how your work engages with the Catholic intellectual tradition in the context of a Benedictine liberal arts college and how your own faith tradition informs your vocation as teacher and scholar. (Evidence of teaching excellence and official transcripts are optional at this stage but required for interview.)

Central Washington University (USA:WA)- Race and Law in History [Non-TT:VAP]

9-month Visiting Assistant Professor - To Start January, 2021 (Winter Quarter) (Additional Summer teaching may be available.)
Ph.D. Required in History
Ability to teach cross-listed courses in one of the following College units: Africana and Black Studies, Asian Studies, and the Centro Latinx and Latin American Studies.
Research, teaching, service, or other experience that has prepared the candidate to contribute to CWU's commitment to the engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse students.
Graduate training, research, and/or teaching experience in African-American history; U.S. LatinX history; and/or Asian-American history.
Demonstrated success in teaching undergraduates in the classroom and/or online.
Demonstrated ability to develop effective collaborative relationships and strong commitment to a supportive, collegial work environment.
To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach: A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting; and (c) detail how teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic fields (applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further CWU’s commitment to diversity); Curriculum Vitae including work history, education, training and contact information for three professional references; Statement of teaching philosophy; Copies of transcripts for highest degree held.
For questions, contact Dr. Jason Knirck, Department Chair, at jason.knirck@cwu.edu
All History classes are currently being taught online during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Screening is open until position filled.
Search discontinued due to a lack of applications.

Cornell University (USA:NY) - African-American women's/gender pre-1900

Tenure track assistant or associate professorship in African American Women's and Gender History, pre-1900
We welcome all areas of specialization.
Applicants must have their Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2021.
Please upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and writing sample to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16545 Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials early. We will request letters of recommendation from those candidates selected for the second round of review. Questions about the position and the search can be sent to the chair of the committee, Professor María Cristina García, at mcg20@cornell.edu
Deadline: 1 Sept. 2020
[19 Oct] - have they moved on to interviews yet?
[19 Oct] - have not heard anything about interviews or rejection yet.
[23 Oct]-- they have now moved on to the first round of interviews.
[21 Nov] - Finalists have been interviewed.

Duke Kunshan University (CHN) - American Environmental

tenured or tenure-track position in North American Environmental History to begin in the academic year 2021-2022
This position is open with regard to rank, and we welcome tenured and tenure-track candidates. Mid-career and senior faculty are especially encouraged to apply. Areas of specialty could include, but are not limited to, cultural histories of the human-nature relationship, intersections with race and indigenous histories, histories/genealogies of environmentalisms, history of environmental sciences, as well as economic, business or policy histories of domestic or transnational environmental regulations and practices. Candidates whose research and teaching can develop connections with the natural and/or social sciences are particularly welcome.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an appropriate field.: In order to meet Chinese visa requirements, prior to the position start date international (non-Chinese) candidates must 1) have worked full-time (work experience obtained while studying full-time is not considered as full-time work experience) for at least two years in a relevant area (including post-doctoral work) after receiving their Bachelor’s degree, or 2) begin their appointment at DKU within 12 months of obtaining their Ph.D. and without having full-time work experience between graduation date on their Ph.D. diploma and position start date.
Applicants should provide a cover letter including a clear statement of the candidate’s specific interest in DKU, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a teaching statement, as well as three reference letters. All materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16763 . The search committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations and questions about the positions may be sent to arts-humanities-search@dukekunshan.edu.cn using “US Environmental History” as the subject line
For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2020

Durham University (UK:Eng) - Early Modern American History (North and/or South America)

Assistant Professor in Early Modern American History (North and/or South America), to begin 1 Sept. 2021
We welcome applications from those with a strong track record of research and teaching in the broad field of Early Modern American History, relating to North and/or South America, including the Caribbean. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates with research interests in Indigenous American societies, European and Indigenous interactions, slave societies in the Americas, or the role of African peoples in the Americas in the Early Modern Era. This post is part of an ongoing commitment to decolonizing the History curriculum at Durham.
Deadline: 22 Feb. 2021

Crossposted to Latin_American_History_2020-21

Idaho State University - US Military History

NB: Posted without link to original advert. Please always include a link to the advert when you add new postings AFII (talk) 11:12, October 5, 2020 (UTC)

Online Adjunct position
M.A. minimum qualification; PhD preferred
The Department of History at Idaho State University requires an online adjunct instructor to teach US Military History for spring semester 2020.
The course will be delivered entirely online through the Moodle course platform. The instructor is not required to reside near the university.
Applicants are invited to send a CV and a syllabus or a CV and a brief overview of they would teach the course, to Dr. Zackery M. Heern at heerzack@isu.edu with “US MILITARY HISTORY POSITION” in the subject line.
Deadline: 1 October 2020
Course description: HIST 4420/MSL 3320: Leadership in US Military History: Introduction to American military experience. Personal and military examples of changes made as a result of lessons learned from history. Accounts from major wars and battles throughout U.S. history are described to focus on how leadership decisions affected the success or failure of military operations

London School of Economics (UK:Eng) - US and the World

Assistant Professorship in International History (History of North America)
The Department of International History is seeking to make an appointment in the history of North America and the World since 1776. We welcome applicants with research interests in the history of the environment, race, gender, science and technology, and US foreign policy.
Candidates will have a completed PhD, or be close to obtaining a PhD, in history by 1 September 2021
Candidates will have a track record of internationally excellent publications, or a trajectory of internationally excellent writings in history. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate proven ability in their field of research, as evidenced by existing publications in refereed international journals or with leading book publishers. Their research should be, or have the potential to be, internationally excellent. Candidates should have a proven ability to teach History at Undergraduate level.
Should you have any queries about the role, please email Professor Piers Ludlow, n.p.ludlow@lse.ac.uk.
Deadline: 11 Jan. 2021

Presentations and Interviews will take place on February 15th and 16th, 2021 and will be conducted by Zoom.

Stanford University (USA:CA) - Modern US since 1876, focus on Race

tenure-track Assistant Professorship in modern United States history (post-1876).
This search is part of a university- wide initiative in which Stanford seeks to hire as many as 10 strong researchers and scholars who study the significance of race in American society, including the nature and persistence of racial inequality and its consequences
The Department of History at Stanford University seeks an exceptional junior scholar for a tenure-track assistant professorship in modern United States history (post-1876) whose work substantially addresses race, broadly construed and considered.
Ph.D. must be in hand by time of appointment.
Applicants should submit the following materials online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16818 : Cover Letter addressed to Committee Chair, Professor Gordon H. Chang, describing academic background, intellectual interest, and teaching experience, Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement (no more than three single-spaced pages), Writing Sample (two dissertation chapters or the equivalent), Three Letters of recommendation (submitted directly by the referees online)...Please direct questions to Burcak Keskin-Kozat at burcak@stanford.edu.
Deadline: 15 Oct. 2020
- rejection email received Dec. 10. Thank you for letting us know.

University of Bristol (UK:Eng) - 1787-1865

NB: tenure status of this position is unclear; jobs.ac.uk lists as fixed-term, but paperwork says it is permanent

Lectureship in United States History, to start as soon as possible
The successful candidate will be actively engaged in scholarship on the History of the United States, 1787-1865 and will have experience of research-led teaching in this field. They will have similar and specific expertise in teaching the History of US Slavery.
Teaching: They will be expected to contribute to the provision of new and existing team-taught units on US and Modern History, and to develop their own units examining the History of the United States, 1787-1865, especially relating to the History of US Slavery. The successful candidate will also be expected to supervise undergraduate dissertations, act as personal tutor, and to undertake other teaching and administrative duties as appropriate.
Deadline: 31 Jan. 2021

intend to interview 9 Feb. 2021.

University of Oxford (UK:Eng) - Modern + US History [Non-TT]

12 month Departmental Lecturer (~VAP) in Modern History, to begin 1 Sept. 2021
We are seeking a highly motivated and inspirational person to join our team of historians, to cover the teaching and other duties of Stephen Tuck while he is on Leverhulme-funded research leave. You will bring exciting perspectives to the teaching and study of Modern History, with a special focus on teaching and researching the history of the modern United States. You will have an aptitude for teaching and a familiarity with the existing literature and research in this field. In addition, you will have the ability to inspire and enthuse students at all levels.
Although this is primarily a teaching and administrative role, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in advanced study and research in a relevant field of history. On the administrative side you will also be required to take part in examining, interviewing, commenting on students' work, and providing student support as needed.
You will have a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence that a doctorate is close to completion.
apply online https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=147313
deadline: noon 18 Sept. 2020
Initial rejections sent out 8 Oct 2020

University of Utah (USA:UT) - US & the World

Tenure track assistant professorship in American history since 1865 with a research specialization in the United States military engagement in the wider world with global and integrative emphases.
Teaching: he successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to research and to research-informed teaching at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, including upper division courses on American history, the one semester US survey, and an undergraduate course in historical methodology.
In addition to a cover letter, CV, and writing sample, please submit a 1-2 page statement addressing contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (The diversity statement is the “Applicant Document Other”)
Deadline: 1 Jan. 2021
- Request for interview (Zoom) [Jan. 8]
- [Jan 18] Final-round interviews scheduled. 2-day virtual visit.

Valdosta State University (USA:GA) - US and Public

Tenure track assistant professor in US History and Public History
Teaching Load four 3-hour classes per term (12 credit hours per semester). Teaching responsibilities include upper-level and graduate courses in Public History as well as in the candidate’s area of expertise in U.S. History. Position will teach U.S. History survey courses and required major courses in historical research, writing, and historiography, as well as graduate courses.
Required Qualifications: Required qualifications include a PhD in History; Willingness to deliver instruction online; Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship; Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:Research/teaching in some aspect of the history of the American South, history of American Women, and/or modern U.S. History; Candidates who explore issues of ethnicity, race, and/or gender in their teaching and research; A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant’s career stage; Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting; A record of mentoring students of diverse backgrounds
Online application is required... at https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php
Deadline: 6 Jan. 2021

cross posted to Non-Geographic/Methodologically_Oriented_History_2020-21

Weber State University (USA:UT) - US + Public

tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in U.S History with an emphasis in Public History, to begin Fall 2021
Candidate must have a PhD in History with experience/ training in Public History by 1 July 2021.
We prefer candidates with at least one of the following primary research fields (periodization open): Borderlands (preferably with a focus on race and ethnicity); Women/ Gender/ Sexuality
Teaching load 4/4 (12 credit hours per semester) in US history, oversee Public History program, and advise and mentor students.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2091875
Deadline: Applications open 3 Dec. 2020 with review to continue until position filled.

Westmont College (USA:CA)

Tenure track assistant or associate professorship in US History
We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in the history of race and ethnicity or immigration
Teaching Load: 3/3 the candidate is expected to teach a combination of broad survey and upper division courses in U.S. History and in his or her field of specialization.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Heather Keaney, chair of History, at hkeaney@westmont.edu
Review begins in October and continues until position filled.

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Appalachian State University (USA:NC)

tenure-track assistant professorship in African American history, beginning August 2021
Candidates with an ability to teach/support public history, history education, and/or digital history initiatives are preferred
PhD must be in hand by Aug. 2021
Ability to teach courses in area of specialization, as well as American history surveys, required
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/26835
Deadline:November 20, 2020, ad expires 18 Jan. 2021
- request for interview and letters (Dec 15)

Carnege Mellon University (USA:PA) - 19th/20thC

Tenure track Assistant Professor of 19th/20th century African American or Black Diasporic History.
PhD must be in hand by 1 Jul. 2021
The successful candidate will join a dynamic cohort of new scholars working on African peoples and the intersections of race, racism, and identity formation on a global scale. We are particularly interested in scholars of the United States, but we also welcome applications from specialists on the transnational Black experience from all corners of the globe. Scholars working on a broad-range of geographic, thematic, and topical areas are encouraged to apply. Diverse themes and topics that complement existing departmental strengths might include gender / sexuality; science and technology; labor / class; urban, entrepreneurial, and environmental history; and racialized forms of wealth-creation, law and state-making, criminal justice, policing, incarceration, and health disparities.
Teaching Load: 2/2
All applicants are required to apply on line at http://apply.interfolio.com/79011. The completed application should include 1) a c.v., 2) a cover letter outlining research, teaching, and community service, and 3) a writing sample of no more than 50 pages. For applicants that advance beyond the initial review, we will also request three letters of recommendation.
Deadline: 20 Nov. 2020

City University of New York (USA:NY) - [Open Rank]

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - African American History, to begin Fall 2021
The successful candidate will also serve as Director of the Africana Studies Program for a minimum of 6 years with the goal of strengthening and developing initiatives related to advancing the program, student engagement, alumni and community involvement, and fundraising.
Teaching Load: both halves of the History Department’s African American History survey course, as well as other undergraduate and Master's level courses in their field of expertise
For application information and more details, - Go to cuny.jobs, in the box under "Job titles and keywords", enter the job ID "22025", click on " Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - African American History " and select the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 9 Nov. 2020
Have they started interviewing? Yes

The College of Wooster (USA:OH)

Tenure-track position in African American History at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2021
We seek a broadly trained specialist in African American history. We are interested in candidates who can contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary programs (e.g., Africana Studies; Archaeology; Environmental Studies; Global & International Studies; Global Media & Digital Studies; Urban Studies; and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies)
PhD should be in hand by August 2021
Application materials must be submitted through Interfolio at ( http://apply.interfolio.com/79356). Please submit a letter of application addressed to the African American History Search Committee (1-2 pp.); teaching statement (1-2 pp.); research statement (1-2 pp.); a statement detailing how the applicant expects to engage with issues of diversity and inclusion in the classroom and the curriculum, as well as on campus and in the broader community (1-2 pp.); curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcript; and three letters of recommendation
For full consideration: 15 Dec. 2021

Eastern Illinois University (USA:IL) - African American/African Diaspora

Tenure track Assistant Professorship in African American or African Diaspora History
Subfields open, though ability to teach courses in U.S. history preferred.
PhD must be in-hand by 16 Aug. 2021.
The successful candidate will teach survey courses, upper-division and MA courses in their field(s) of specialization, and methods and capstone courses as necessary. This position will also support the Africana Studies minor.
To apply, please submit the following: a cover letter specifying the applicant's interest in and qualifications for the position; CV; and the names and contact information of three references. Please submit application materials on Interfolio via the link: http://apply.interfolio.com/79537. Recommendation letters, sample syllabi, and a writing sample will be requested if the candidate advances to the preliminary interview stage
Review begins: 5 Nov. 2020

Furman University (USA:SC) - pre-1900 [open rank]

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, with a strong preference for a senior hire with a demonstrated track record of significant contributions in the field of African-American history, pre-1900, to begin 1 Aug. 2021
PhD must be in hand by start of appointment
Teaching Load: 3/2
Required Documents (Please combine all documents into a single pdf before uploading): 1. Resume/C.V. 2. Cover letter (The cover letter should include a description of how your teaching, scholarship, mentoring and/or service might contribute to a liberal arts college community that includes a commitment to diversity as one of its core values.) 3. University diversity statement 4. Two sample syllabi (one from an introductory course, one from an advanced course). 5. Writing sample or excerpt of no more than 20 pages 6. Three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted via Interfolio. Link to apply: https://furman.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Furman_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor-of-History_R001027
Letters of recommendation should be sent via Interfolio to Sara Abraham-Oxford (sara.abraham-oxford@furman.edu), administrative assistant to the History Department.
Review begins immediately [ad posted 13 Nov] with a deadline of 15 Dec. 2020

Georgia Southern University (USA:GA) - [Non-TT]

Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor African American History, to begin 1 Aug. 2021
In particular, this position will serve as the point person for the department’s commitment to the Telfair Museums’ Legacy of Slavery in Savannah project.
Teaching Load: 2/2
PhD in History, or a closely related field, with a specialization in African American History, by August 1, 2021.
other Required Qualifications: Demonstrated interest in and record of success in community engagement; Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives; Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development; Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution; Preferred Qualifications: Record of teaching African American and U.S. history courses at the college level; Peer-reviewed scholarly publications.
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. In addition, applicants are required to submit an Inclusive Excellence statement (2 pages). In the Inclusive Excellence statement, applicants should reflect on their experience, vision, and commitment regarding teaching and mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds and discuss past, current, and future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the areas of research, teaching, service, and outreach. For more information on Georgia Southern University’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please see https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/inclusive-excellence/. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Kwaku Nti, Search Chair, Search 67828 Georgia Southern University Electronic mail: historysearch@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-344-2763
Review begins: 15 Jan. 2021 and continues until the position is filled

Gustavus Adolphus College (USA:MN)

Tenure track assistant professorship in African American History, to begin 1 Sept. 2021
Gustavus Adolphus College seeks employees who are committed to and will be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to help us realize our college-wide goal of engagement and inclusion of culturally and racially diverse audiences in liberal arts and sciences. The Gustavus Acts strategic plan renews our commitment to equip students to lead purposeful lives, and to act on the great challenges of our time by diversifying and expanding the Gustavus community and delivering a distinctive and integrated liberal arts education.
PhD in African American history must be in hand by 1 Sept. 2021
Teaching Load: Primary teaching responsibilities will serve the history department and African studies program. These include survey courses in U.S. history, intermediate and upper-level courses in African American History and African Diaspora, the history methods course, and the senior research seminar. Other responsibilities will include contributions to the general education curriculum (such as the College’s First Term Seminar, January Term, or the Three Crown Curriculum), and interdisciplinary majors and minors. Gustavus faculty engage in teaching, scholarly research, and service to the college and department.
To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs and complete the online application. The documents that must be uploaded include the following: Letter of application that explicitly addresses the position’s qualifications as stated above; Curriculum vitae; A one-page, single-spaced statement of teaching philosophy; the statement should address how the candidate promotes innovative, engaging, and dynamic teaching practices that foster an active learning environment; Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable); The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.
Deadline: 12 Oct. 2020

Loyola University, Chicago (USA:IL)

full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with a research and teaching specialty in African American history, for academic year 2021-22.
The candidate will have a Ph.D. in History by August 31, 2021
Teaching Load: 2/2 The successful candidate will teach graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses in African American History, as well as broader surveys in the Loyola University core curriculum.
Candidates should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) a letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement outlining the applicant’s research agenda; (4) a statement on teaching experience; and (5) a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body through research, teaching and other channels and engaging a diverse community through scholarship and service. Applicants should also arrange for three recommendations from individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position, especially in terms of scholarship, teaching and mentorship, to be submitted electronically to the above website (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt from LUC). Candidates may forward additional materials in digital form related to teaching excellence and samples of scholarly publications to D. Bradford Hunt, Professor and Chair, dhunt1@luc.edu.
Deadline: 4 Jan. 2021

Longwood University (USA:VA)

Assistant Professor of African American History, to begin Aug. 2021
A completed Ph.D. in United States or African American History is strongly preferred. Well-qualified ABD candidates will be considered but must be on track to have all degree requirements completed by August 2021.
To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, statement of teaching interests and philosophy which includes how the candidate serves diverse populations in the classroom, and names and contact details of three references.
Review begins: 10 Dec. 2020 and continues until position filled

Macalester College (USA:MN) - Senior Hire

Advanced Associate or Full Professorship in Modern U.S. Historian with a specialization in African-American history to serve as Chair of the Department, to begin Fall 2021
A Ph.D. is required.
Primary teaching responsibilities include courses in the history of African Americans and the African Diaspora in the United States, including the nature and persistence of racial inequality and its consequences; modern U.S. history courses (1861-present); and classes that complement and enhance the department's curriculum.
To apply, electronically submit a c.v., cover letter, a writing sample, a diversity statement (see guidelines below), representative course syllabi, and the names and contact information of three references to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17012 We will follow up with requests for letters of reference as we proceed with our search. In your cover letter, please discuss any previous experience you have chairing a department or equivalent administrative experience.
Review begins: 23 Nov. 2020

Mount Saint Mary's University (USA:MD) - Cultural Studies

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of African-American Cultural Studies
Applicants with doctoral degrees in cultural studies, anthropology, sociology, English, history, or a relevant field are encouraged to apply
Teaching responsibilities will include the courses Foundations of African and African American Studies, Race and Ethnicity, and other 200- and 300-level courses relevant to the candidate’s field of specialization.
The successful candidate will have Ph.D. in hand by August 2021, lived experience as part of a traditionally underrepresented group, published scholarly work in African-American studies, and demonstrated a student-centered philosophy consistent with teaching at a liberal arts college.
Application materials should discuss how you might contribute to the university’s Catholic liberal arts mission, how your work engages with the Catholic intellectual tradition, or how your own faith tradition informs your vocation as teacher and scholar.
A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation (at least two addressing teaching abilities).
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Roosevelt University (USA:IL) - [Non-TT:VAP] 20thC

Full-time non-tenure track position as a Visiting Assistant Professor (for 2 years) of History with a specialization in 20th century African American history, to begin Aug. 2021
the Ph.D. must be awarded by August 2021
Teaching Load: 2/3 including African American history survey courses, upper-division specialized courses and a graduate (MA) reading seminar. As well, the faculty member will assist with activities and projects associated with the university’s Center for New Deal Studies
Applicants should submit: 1. Cover letter, 2. Curriculum vitae, 3. Statement of teaching philosophy, 4. Three letters of reference from faculty familiar with candidate’s scholarship and/or teaching - Material may be uploaded through the Roosevelt University website: http://jobs.roosevelt.edu/postings/5339
Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 15 Dec. 2020

Texas A&M University, College Station (USA:TX) - Black History

full-time 9-month academic appointment to begin September 1, 2021.
Accomplished advanced Assistant Professors who are eligible for tenure and promotion to Associate Professor upon hire are strongly encouraged to apply. Whether they engage primarily with the study of African Americans in the United States or the history of Africa and the global African Diaspora, we desire someone who can diversify the Department’s existing research profile
Contact: All application materials should be submitted through or uploaded to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/77133
For queries about the position please contact Dr. Albert S. Broussard electronically at a-broussard@tamu.edu. To apply please submit a letter of application, CV, publication sample, a diversity statement, and three letters of recommendation
Deadline: 4 Dec. 2020

Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi (USA:TX)

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in African American History beginning fall 2021
We welcome applications from scholars in any period of African American History. We are especially interested in critical and innovative scholarship that focuses on but is not limited to racial justice.
Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in History or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment - Preferred Qualifications: Specialization within the 18th and/or 19th centuries.
Teaching Load: 3/3 including US survey courses ... along with upper-level undergraduate courses and courses in our History M.A. program in the candidate’s area of specialization.
TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/Job_Opportunities/ All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.
A completed application will include: Cover letter, Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, Curriculum vitae, Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses- including a current or previous supervisor. Letters of recommendation may be requested after review of applications, and a writing sample and sample course syllabi may be requested later in the process.
Please address inquiries to: Dr. Glenn Tiller, Search Committee Chair, glenn.tiller@tamucc.edu.
Deadline: 16 Nov. 2020
- Conducted first-round interviews in December 2020

Texas A&M University, San Antonio (USA:TX)

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of African American History to begin Fall 2021
The Department of Communication, History & Philosophy seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure-track appointment. Candidates with experience and/or interest in public history and digital humanities are preferred.
This position will serve as the department's liaison with the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum (SAAACAM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, and sharing of African American history and culture in the San Antonio region.
Base teaching load: 3/3
Required qualifications: A Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment in History or a closely related field; demonstrated specialization in African American History; evidence of scholarly achievement including engagement with the field of African American history; university teaching experience commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor
Application process: the online application will consist of the application form, cover letter, CV, and unofficial copies of transcripts
To apply: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUSA_External/job/San-Antonio-TAMUSA/Assistant-Professor-of-African-American-History_R-032929-1
Please address inquiries to: Dr. Amy Porter, Search Committee Chair, aporter@tamusa.edu
Priority deadline: 1 Dec. 2020. The position will remain open until filled.
Scheduled Final round of interviews

University of Central Arkansas (USA:AR)

tenure-track assistant professorship in African American History.
Successful candidate will teach Introduction to African/African American Studies surveys, American history surveys, and undergraduate courses in area of specialization
PhD required by time of appointment, August 2021.
For further details about the position and application instructions please visit: https://jobs.uca.edu/
Review begins: 15 Jan. 2021

University of Colorado - Boulder (USA:CO)

Tenure-track assistant professor specializing in African American History
ABDs will be considered, but the Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in History or a related field must be conferred by August 16, 2021.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in African American and American/U.S. History (including one or both of the two American/U.S. history surveys), and provide service to the department, campus, and larger professional community
To apply, please submit the following materials: A letter of application, A current CV, A teaching and mentoring statement, A research statement, An article-length scholarly writing sample, A diversity and inclusion statement that addresses how the candidate would advance our department’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through their teaching, scholarship, and service. During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references and we will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Deadline: 18 Dec. 2020
- Received rejection on 12 January 2021 (x2) — nearly 100 applicants

University of Northern Iowa (USA:IA)

tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in U.S. History, with a specialization in African American History and/or the history of race and ethnicity in the United States, or related topics, starting August 2021.
The candidate will teach and develop courses in the Department of History as assigned, based on departmental needs in U.S. and African American history, including introductory and general education courses.
The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in U.S. History, African American Studies, or a closely-related field is required by August 1, 2021
To apply, visit http://jobs.uni.edu/. Inquiries may be sent to Jennifer McNabb at 319-273-2097 or jennifer.mcnabb@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.
For full consideration: 15 Feb. 2021

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (USA:NC) - US Slavery

Tenure-track Assistant Professor who specializes in the history of slavery in North America.
The Department of History seeks candidates who can bolster our existing strengths in African American History, United States History, and Southern History. The Department also seeks candidates whose commitment to scholarship, teaching, and service will support a climate of diversity and public engagement.
Teaching load: 2/2
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in History or a related field in-hand by July 1, 2021.
To apply for this position, please use the following link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/184337 to submit your curriculum vitae and a cover letter detailing your research and teaching interests. Review of applications will begin immediately. Those invited to interview in the next round will be asked for additional materials.
Review begins immediately [ad posted 10 Oct]

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (USA:NC) - American Slavery

NB: unclear how this post relates to the one above; the jobs have different advert code numbers. AFII (talk) 10:37, October 19, 2020 (UTC)--Separate search

Assistant or Associate Professorship in the history of American Slavery, to begin 1 Jul. 2021
The individual hired will hold the title of Morehead-Cain Alumni Fellow (assistant professor) or Morehead-Cain Alumni Scholar (associate professor), reflecting the partnership that made the position possible
Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. In addition, at the time of application, candidates are required to identify four names, titles, and email addresses of professional references. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Applications are to be submitted online at: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/184309.
Review begins: 20 Nov. 2020

University of North Carolina, Pembroke (USA:NC)

Tenure track Assistant Professor of African-American History
Secondary areas of particular importance to the department are Sub‐Saharan Africa, Women’s History, or Public History; and/or the ability to contribute to our Social Studies licensure program.
PhD must be in hand by Aug. 2021
The successful candidate will contribute to the general education survey load in the department by offering an introductory course in African American History, teach advanced courses in African American History including the Civil Rights Movement, coordinate an interdisciplinary minor in African American Studies and teach its introductory course, and periodically teach an historical methods course.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants should submit an online application, cover letter, c.v., and a list of references through the UNCP Online Employment System (jobs.uncp.edu). In addition, please upload a 500‐word teaching statement, a sample or proposed syllabus from a relevant course, and unofficial graduate transcripts to the Online Employment System.
Deadline: 15 Dec. 2020

University of Scranton (USA:PA)

Tenure track assistant professorship in African American History, to begin Fall 2021
PhD must be in hand by start date
Preference will be given to candidates who specialize in urban history and/or religious history in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but all applications will be considered
Primary responsibilities include teaching the U.S. History survey, Race in American History, as well as other courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise.
The University of Scranton is, by tradition and choice, a Catholic and Jesuit university. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.
For full consideration please submit a letter of interest, c.v., and three letters of reference at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com ... Initial interviews will occur via Zoom. Questions may be directed to Dr. Adam Pratt, Search Chair.
Deadline: 1 Oct. 2020
- Have moved onto first-round interviews as of 15 January 2021

York University (CAN)

professorial stream tenure-track appointment in African American History at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, to commence July 1, 2021
This opportunity is open to qualified individuals who self-identify as Black peoples of African Descent (for example Africans and African heritage people from the Caribbean, Americas, Europe). Recognizing the underrepresentation of Black faculty, this opportunity is to support the University’s Affirmative Action program and has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. The position is part of a cohort hire of fourteen new colleagues at York University, including hires across a number of faculties and a wide range of areas and fields. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant scholarly community at York, where we aspire to achieve equity and diversity in all areas, including race equity.
A PhD in History or a related discipline is required, with a demonstrated record of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching, scholarly research and publication and service. Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research in African American History. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching of US and African American History at all levels.
Application, including a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, teaching evaluations and three confidential letters of reference, may be uploaded to https://apply.laps.yorku.ca beginning on 23 September 2020.
Deadline: 15 Nov. 2020

Canadian

Chican@/Latin@

James Madison University (USA:VA)

tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with a specialization in Latina/o – Latinx history and the dynamics of shifting boundaries of race and ethnicity in the United States. The department especially welcomes applicants whose research and teaching focus on gender and sexuality and/or migration.
The position will begin in August 2021, and PhD in hand is preferred.
The successful candidate will teach courses in large and small classroom settings that serve general education, American Studies, the history major, interdisciplinary minors and the department’s MA program.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to collaboration in building an equitable and inclusive environment and to supporting diversity initiatives with their research, teaching and service.
This position forms part of a first-of-its-kind initiative at James Madison University: a cohort hire of six outstanding, tenure-track faculty working collaboratively in several interconnected areas, which include social justice, minority cultures and politics, racial equity, non-Western thought, and critical race studies. Scholars hired into this cohort will be appointed in six of the College’s ten departments: Sociology and Anthropology; History; Political Science; Justice Studies; Philosophy and Religion; and Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication. A complete description of this cohort hire may be found here http://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/8052.

To apply, visit or go to JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number F1517.

Applicants will complete a faculty profile and submit the following: Cover letter; Curriculum vitae; Evidence of teaching effectiveness with diverse student populations (as Other Document #1); A chapter or article length writing sample (as Other Document #2). Applicants will provide contact information for 3 references as part of the application.

The cover letter should include a discussion of the candidate’s research interests; teaching experience and philosophy; and potential contributions to the diversity of the classroom, program, and university. Evidence of teaching effectiveness may include course syllabi, assignments, and summaries of course evaluations, if available.
Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. For more information regarding the position, contact the search chair, Dr. Emily Westkaemper (westkaem@jmu.edu).
01/21 Interview Request

Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi (USA:TX) - Mexican-American

tenure-track Assistant Professor of History in U.S. Latinx History beginning fall 2021.
required: A Ph.D. in History or related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment; Preferred Qualifications: Specialization in Mexican American/Chicanx History
TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/Job_Opportunities/ - All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.
A completed application will include: A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed, A statement of teaching philosophy and experience, Curriculum vitae, Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses- including a current or previous supervisor. Letters of recommendation may be requested after review of applications, and a writing sample and sample course syllabi may be requested later in the process.
Please address inquiries to: Dr. Glenn Tiller, Search Committee Chair, glenn.tiller@tamucc.edu.
Deadline: 16 Nov. 2020

Native American

Emory University (USA:GA) - pre-20thC, Open Rank

Cahoon Family Chair in American History. We invite applications from scholars at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank with research and teaching expertise in pre-20th century Native American history, to begin 1 Sept. 2021
Applicants will be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to provide intellectual and programmatic leadership across the University and throughout the broader community.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and a statement explaining their experience and vision regarding the teaching and mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds...Inquiries can be directed to Joseph Crespino, History Department Chair, at jcrespi@emory.edu
Review of applications will begin 4 Jan. 2021 but full consideration will be given to applications received up to at least 30 days after review begins.

San Diego State University (USA:CA) - American Indian/California Indigenous History

Assistant Professor: American Indian/California Indigenous History
to teach interdisciplinary courses with an emphasis in Native American history and a focus on California Indian history and Federal Indian Law. Must demonstrate expertise in Indigenous historical methods (such as decolonizing methodologies or oral histories) and legal studies. Must be able to build and maintain partnerships with Indigenous communities and demonstrate interest in research with California Indian communities. Should demonstrate an active research agenda, a rigorous publication record, and departmental leadership capabilities.
We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Candidates that meet BIE criteria: (a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline, (b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline, (c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students, (d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research, (e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group, (f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities, (g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or (h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet at least two or more of these criteria.
Apply via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/82327. Candidates should submit a cover letter (including statement of research, of teaching philosophy and evidence of commitment to SDSU’s Building on Inclusive Excellence criteria), curriculum vitae, three (3) letters of recommendation and a writing sample.
Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 30 Mar. 2021

Women's/Gender

Colonial/Antebellum

Nineteenth Century

Auburn University (USA:AL) - Civil War Era

Tenure track assistant or associate professorship in the history of the Civil War Era, broadly defined
A Ph.D. in History is required at the time of appointment; outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of doctoral candidacy will be considered but completion of the degree is expected prior to the start of the appointment in August 2021.
The successful candidate will develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Civil War history and in their area of specialization. The candidate will play a significant role in the graduate program. The candidate will also teach in Auburn’s core curriculum in world history.
To apply, visit https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/ and provide: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for three referees. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Kelly Kennington, Search Committee Chair, at kennington@auburn.edu.
Review begins: 15 Nov. 2020
Update: Rejection received, 12/18; quite a considerate one noting that they received a huge amount of applications, with unprecedented quality/strength.

Mississippi State University (USA:MS) 1820-1860

Tenure track assistant professorship in United States History, 1820-1860, to begin 16 Aug. 2021
Teaching load: 2/2 Offerings include a turn in the US History survey and undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of expertise.
Favored subspecialties include slavery, African American, gender, the south, religion.
A Ph.D. in U.S. History at the time of appointment is required. Evidence of successful teaching and publications are preferred.
All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and research and teaching statements. Also include the names and email addresses of 3 persons willing to write letters of recommendation on your behalf
For full consideration: 1 Jan. 2021

University of Houston, Cear Lake (USA:TX) with Mexican-American

Assistant Professor of Nineteenth-Century United States History, to begin 1 Aug. 2021
...the new hire would be expected to regularly teach the university's first course on Mexican American history. Applicants with expertise in women’s and gender history or public history are also encouraged to apply.
PhD must be in hand by start date
Teaching Load: 3/3 Teaching responsibilities will include the U.S. History survey as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in nineteenth-century U.S. history and related subfields.
Applications are only accepted online through the Job Opportunities website. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence, and a writing sample (no more than 25 pages). UHCL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer supporting workplace diversity. Those candidates with bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are encouraged to apply. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. must be provided as condition of employment. Background check is required. You must pass a criminal history record check.
Review begins immediately (ad posted 15 Sept), for full consideration 15 Nov. 2020

University of Washington, Seattle (USA:WA)

9-month Tenure track assistant professorship in 19th C US History "whose research and teaching explores questions that emerge from the era of the Civil War and Reconstruction."
The successful candidate will hold the Donald W. Logan Endowed Chair in American History. We are particularly looking for a scholar whose research agenda, graduate mentoring, and undergraduate teaching experience will prepare students to think historically about matters of critical relevance today such as racism, slavery, emancipation, gender and sexual violence, and indigeneity. Corollary research and teaching interests might include: US imperial expansion, the liberal state and capitalist development, racial capitalism, the US-Mexico border, settler colonialism, constitutional and legal history, environmental history, religion, carceral regimes, and racial formations within and across regions.
Applicants should submit via Interfolio the following materials: cover letter (addressing research agenda, and undergraduate and graduate teaching interests), curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy statement, diversity statement (record of engagement with issues around diversity and equity), and a writing sample (either a published journal article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter). We may ask for other materials at later stages.
Apply via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/78648
Review begins: 19 Oct. 2020

Request for more materials x2 (late Oct)
at interview stage [29 Nov] - out of curiosity when were 1st round interviews held??
29 Nov: First round interviews were requested before Thanksgiving, and interviews are ongoing.--Thanks! Good luck to everyone at this stage!

Valparaiso University (USA:IA)

Assistant Professor - 19th Century U.S. History
Valparaiso University (“Valpo”), a community of learning grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve both church and society.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. (ABD considered) in U.S. History or a closely related field.
Teaching Load: 21 credits/year "The successful candidate will teach classes in 19th-century U.S. history, as well as the University’s first-year Humanities Core and elective courses in the candidate’s specialty"
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds. In addition to strong academic qualifications and excellence in teaching, the University highly values experience in working across cultural and other significant differences. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three academic references to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/82574. In your cover letter, please include brief statements of (a) how you might contribute to the University’s distinctive mission, and (b) what experiences you have had which will enable you to mentor a diverse student body. Credentials will be confirmed prior to hire. Employment at Valparaiso University will require a satisfactory criminal background check
For full consideration: 15 Feb. 2021 although position is open until filled.

Twentieth Century

Lawrence University (USA:WI)

Tenure track assistant professorship in 20thC American History, to begin 1 Sept. 2021
The successful applicant will have research and teaching interests in African American or Native American Indigenous history. Preferred sub-fields include politics and/or political economy, law, public policy, labor, education, or immigration. Interests in public and digital history would also be desirable.
PhD must be in hand by time of appointment
We seek candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence, who can teach core theory and methods courses for history majors, can contribute to Freshman Studies, Lawrence’s signature first-year program, as well as contribute cross-listed courses to Lawrence’s Ethnic Studies program.
Applicants should apply online at https://lawrence.peopleadmin.com by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on your experience related to addressing issues of diversity and inclusion in an academic setting and ways that you could contribute to these efforts at Lawrence, and three references from which we will solicit letters of recommendation...Graduate transcripts, writing samples, and statements on teaching may be requested later in the process.
Deadline: 15 Nov. 2020

E-mail Dec 18th 2020 says they have scheduled first-round interviews with candidates.

Mercy College (USA:NY)

full-time, multiple-year track, assistant professor position in Twentieth-Century United States History, beginning fall semester 2021.
We are particularly interested in candidates specializing in social justice, digital humanities, or science, technology, and medicine. With a teaching load of four courses per semester, candidates will teach a combination of surveys, capstones, and upper-division courses in the field of one’s specialization
The chosen candidate will have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2021
Applicants must complete the online application at https://jobs.mercy.edu and submit a letter of interest, curricula vitae, and one-page teaching philosophy
Deadline: 1 Feb. 2021

Reed College (USAOR) - [non-TT:VAP]

one-year appointment as visiting assistant professor in 20th Century U.S. history, with a focus on race, ethnicity, and/or indigeneity, for the 2021-22 academic yea
Candidates with an interest in transnational or global approaches to these topics are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants should have the Ph.D. in hand by August 2021.
Teaching Load: 3/2 Teaching responsibilities also include advising yearlong senior theses in History, and participating more broadly in the department’s academic programming and intellectual life
Please send an application letter, a CV, and contact information for three referees to Jacqueline Dirks, chair of the search committee, at http://apply.interfolio.com/82317
Deadline: 15 Jan. 2021

Wesleyan University (USA:CT)

Tenure-track assistant professorship in the U.S. and the world, beginning July 1, 2021.
We are interested in candidates whose research and teaching focuses broadly on the globalization of the United States from the emergence of the US as an imperial power in the late 19th century to the growth of the US-led multilateral system in the latter 20th. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) US foreign relations; American commerce at home and abroad; transnational social, cultural, and intellectual movements; religious, military and/or security issues; and international development. The candidate will be fully housed in the History Department.
Teaching Load: 2/2 "will include the 20th-century US history survey and surveys in the person’s areas of specialization as well as first-year and advanced seminars. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students, carrying on a program of research, and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level."
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in history or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment, but will complete the Ph.D.in history or related field within one year of hire.
You will be asked to upload electronic versions of the items we require, which are a (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) writing sample, (4) statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including (5) teaching statement, (6) course syllabi and (7) student evaluations. As part of the teaching statement (or cover letter), we invite you to describe your cultural competencies and experiences engaging a diverse student body. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation (please double-check the accuracy of the email addresses of the referees you name to insure that you have the most up-to-date email addresses for each one). After you have submitted all of the required documents, you will see a confirmation number. At that point, each of your referees whose email address you have provided will receive an automatically-generated email requesting that he or she submit a letter of reference for you.
For full consideration: 20 Nov. 2020
At interview stage now (last week of December)
- Any news?
- [11 Jan]: No news
- [19 Jan]: No news here either

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 ****Yes, status updated as "Candidate Withdrew". This is odd phrasing, so I checked in with search committee and they confirmed the rejection.
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+***[21 Jan] I haven't heard anything. I still just see "application in progress" on my Barry University application account.
 ===[https://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-in-history/ Belmont Abbey College (USA:NC)] - Public History/Early America===