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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (USA:GA)

10 month tenure-track Assistant Professor of History
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in History with specialization in American History
Teaching: ability to teach United States History I/II, African American History, Native Peoples of the Americas, Slavery, and the Early Modern World, and/or The Latino Experience in the Americas are preferred.
Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 29 Sept. 2021
Offer made to final candidate (23 August 2021)

Cornell University (USA:NY) - US in the World

Assistant Professorship focusing on the U.S. in the World (19th-21st centuries)
We welcome all areas of specialization, including U.S. empire or hegemony, foreign policy, international history, grand strategy, cultural diplomacy, economic development, science and technology, and conflict and security, as well as the consequences of US policies and actions. The ability to conduct research in a language other than English is welcome but not necessary.
PhD must be in hand by 1 Jul. 2022
Please upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and writing sample to AJO
Deadline: 10 Sept. 2022

Georgia Southern University (USA:GE) - Southern History [Senior Hire]

applications and nominations for the (10 month) Jack N. Averitt Distinguished Professor of Southern History, to begin 1 Aug. 2022
Period and field open within the geographic region of the American South.
[reduced] Teaching Load: 4 courses/year
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. 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.
Review begins: 1 Nov. 2021

Thiel College (USA:PA)

Tenure track Assistant Professor of History, United States History
Areas of specialization are open, but preference for those candidates whose teaching at both the survey and upper level would foreground race and diversity in American history and society. Candidates should have an interest in joining an undergraduate department where teaching in a small classroom environment is emphasized
Teaching Load 4/4
Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a sample syllabi of both a survey and an upper-division US history course, and summaries of recent teaching evaluations if available as a single pdf saved as your last name. Click here to apply (preferred method), or mail application materials to: Jennifer Clark, Director of Human Resources, Thiel College, 75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125.
For full consideration 15 Nov. 2021

United States Naval College (USA:MD) - 20thC Naval

Tenure-track assistant professor position in American Naval History to begin as early as Fall 2022 in the History Department.
Candidates specializing in twentieth-century American naval history or the social and cultural aspects of American naval history are preferred.
For more information about this position and how to apply please visit the USNA position announcement at https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/Tenure-track-NavalHistory-AY22.php
Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 6 June 2022

United States Naval College (USA:MD) - pref. African American history, early/colonial history, or race and ethnic studies.

Tenure-track assistant professor position in U.S. History to begin as early as Fall 2022 in the History Department. Specialization and chronological scope are open, but the committee especially welcomes applicants with expertise in African American history, early/colonial history, or race and ethnic studies.
For more information about this position and how to apply please visit the USNA position announcement at https://www.usna.edu/HRO/jobinfo/Tenure-track-USHistory-AY22.php
Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 6 June 2022

University of Maryland (USA:MD) - Immigration History [Senior Hire]

full-time, tenured position focused on 20th/early 21st century Asian or African diasporic immigration to the United States at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, to begin Aug. 2022
We especially seek those who approach immigration history from a global and/or transnational perspective. We will consider any applicants who focus on history since 1900, but with a particular interest in work that explores the post-1965 period. The successful applicant will have a strong research record, the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and advise students, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative research and teaching
The application should include a letter describing approach to immigration studies, research interests, teaching interests and experiences; curriculum vitae; a sample of scholarly research; and contact information for three people who will submit letters of reference. Inquiries may be sent to the chair of the search committee, Professor Julie Greene, at jmg@umd.edu|jmg@umd.edu. Applications must be made online to: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/86020
For full consideration: 15 Nov. 2021

University of Montana - Missoula (USA:MT) - [Non-TT] Western US

A. B. Hammond Visiting Assistant Professor in Western United States History
This is a non-tenure track, one and one-half year position (through May 2023), with the possibility of a one-year renewal pending performance review and funding approval.
We are especially interested in candidates whose work engages environmental history, indigenous history, and/or public history
Teaching Load: 6 undergraduate and graduate courses in the history of the American West and related fields over the three semesters of the initial appointment
Please submit the following application materials: Letter of Interest, CV, Article-length writing sample, Teaching portfolio with sample syllabi, Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
For full consideration: 23 Aug. 2021

Villanova University (USA:PA) - before 1800

tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the history of North America to 1800, to begin Aug. 2022
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order.
We welcome applicants who study any of the various empires, nations, peoples, and localities in this field.
Teaching: the successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in colonial North America and the era of the American Revolution. They also will teach a thematic core History course of their design and will be able to offer courses in their areas of specialization. We are especially interested to hear from candidates who can contribute to initiatives in digital humanities, publicly engaged scholarship, sustainability studies, or anti-racism
Deadline: 1 Oct. 2021

African American

Boston College (USA:MA)

Assistant Professor of African American History
The area of specialization is open
Teaching Load: 4 courses/year "These will be a mix of survey courses suitable for the university undergraduate core curriculum, undergraduate electives, and graduate courses"
Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; an article-length writing sample; and three letters of recommendation. Please address cover letters to the Chair of the Search Committee, History Department, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. To receive full consideration, applicants should submit these materials via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/90759
For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2022 [presumably they mean 2021]

Harvard University (USA:MA) - 20thC

Tenure-track professor in 20th Century African American History, to begin 1 Jul.2022
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/10507) 1. Cover letter; 2. Curriculum Vitae; 3. Teaching/advising statement (describing teaching philosophy and practices); 4. Research statement; 5. Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas; 6. Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor; 7. Please send any publications and as much of the dissertation and other unpublished material as is relevant.
Deadline: 24 Sept. 2021 with reference letters due 4 Oct.

Illinois College (USA:IL)

Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) African-American History & Studies
Teaching may include U.S. history survey courses, historical methods, and electives in the successful candidates area(s) of expertise. The successful candidate will grow and develop the new African American Studies Minor and will bring enthusiasm for teaching and working closely with students in a liberal-arts setting
Applicants should upload the following attachments in PDF format to their application submission: Letter of application; C.V; A statement of teaching philosophy that includes discussion of teaching to a diverse student body; Contact information for three references and/or three letters of reference.
This opening is part of a cluster hire; please see www.ic.edu/employment/ClusterHire.
Review begins: 15 Oct. 2021

Miami University (USA:OH)

tenure-track assistant professor in African American History, to begin in the fall of 2022
Review begins: 20 Sept. 2021 and continues until position filled.

Northwestern History (USA:IL) - Race in 19thC/African American

Assistant or Associate Professor in the history of the United States in the nineteenth century, with a focus on African American history or the histories of race, racism, and struggles for racial justice.
Duties include research, undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising Ph.D. students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in History or related discipline before September 1, 2022.
A letter of application, CV, writing sample (no longer than an article or dissertation/book chapter), and three letters of recommendation (sent separately) must be submitted electronically via the link on our departmental website
Deadline: 4 Oct. 2021

Texas State University (USA:TX) c.1750-1850

full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Black History in North America, ca. 1750 – 1850, to begin Fall 2022
A Ph.D. in History or related field, such as Africana Studies, African American Studies, or American Studies is required by the time of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda, with a record of scholarship, that complements the existing strengths of the department. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in mentoring students of color.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University faculty employment website will be considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/34964. A complete application comprises a letter of application, a CV, unofficial graduate transcripts, a teaching and diversity statement, a chapter or article-length writing sample, and the names and affiliations of three potential referees. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2021

University of Denver (USA:CO)

Full-time, tenure-track appointment in the history of the Black Diaspora in the Americas (1600-1800), with a particular interest in scholars whose research is engaged with the early Atlantic world, beginning September 2022
ABD, with a Ph.D. in History, Africana Studies, American Studies, or African American Studies, or other relevant discipline required by Summer 2022.
Applicants should submit a CV, Letter of Application, Writing Sample, Teaching Portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and list of proposed courses), Diversity Statement (Candidates can view DU’s DEI Strategic Plan for the College of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences here, as well as names and information of three references.
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered.
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on Friday, October 8th, 2021.

University of Oregon (USA:OR)

tenure-track assistant professor specializing in African American history, beginning fall 2022.
Time period and research subfield are open
Applicants should submit a letter describing their research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a chapter/article length writing sample, and the names and email addresses of 3 professional references. They must also submit a statement outlining their commitment and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
for full consideration: 1 Oct. 2021 but position is open until filled.

University of South Alabama (USA:AL)

9 month tenure-track assistant professorship in African American History or History of the African Diaspora
Chronological period and specialization are open. A PhD in History, African American Studies, or a closely related field is preferred, but advanced ABD candidates will be considered.
Applicants should submit a cover letter describing the candidate's teaching and research interests, a current CV, and a Diversity Statement.
Deadline: 13 Sept. 2021

University of Utah (USA:UT)

Tenure-line Assistant or Associate professor in African American History (1600-present), research specialization and time period open
PhD preferred but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply.
Teaching Load: including upper division courses on African American history, the one semester US survey, and an undergraduate course in historical methodology.
In addition to a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and contact information for three recommenders, please submit a 1-2 page statement addressing contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service
deadline: 3 Sept. 2021

University of Washington (USA:WS)

9 month tenure-track assistant professor who specializes in African American History, to begin Sept. 2022
The department is particularly interested in expanding faculty expertise in the long twentieth century
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, gender and sexuality, the legacy of enslavement, transnational and national civil rights movements, comparative Black diasporas, policing and the carceral state. Corollary research and teaching interests might include topics complementary to our program strengths and student interest, including African Americans in the US West, racial capitalism, U.S. imperialism, constitutional and legal history, environmental history and environmental justice
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.
Review begins: 1 Oct. 2021 and continues until position filled

Vassar College (USA:NY)

Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in African American History, to begin Aug. 2022
Area of research in African American history is open; 19th or 20th century preferred. We encourage candidates whose work focuses on women, gender, and/or LGBTQ+ history to apply. Preference will be given to candidates interested in teaching a topically and chronologicallybroad set of courses and dedicated to forging cross-disciplinary conversations with faculty in Africana Studies and Vassar's other multidisciplinary programs, such as Women's Studies.
Teaching load in the first year is four courses; after that it is four courses plus a tutorial-style“intensive,” which may include supervision of senior theses.
Candidates should submit: a letter of application; C.V.; graduate transcript (unofficial version is acceptable for initial application); three letters of recommendation; a writing sample (no more than 40 pages); and a statement highlighting contributions to or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research, mentoring, and other involvements. For more information see https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidate-diversity-statement/. Applications should be addressed to African American Search Committee Chair, Department of History, Vassar College viahttps://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2143
Review begins: 1 Nov. 2021

Asian American

Vassar College (USA:NY)

Tenure Track Assistant Professorship in Asian American History, to begin Fall 2022
Specialization in 20th-c U.S. history is required; focus may be in any subfield, both topical (such as histories of law, labor, politics, immigration) and geographical (Asian American experiences of South Asian, Southeast Asian, East Asian descent). Teaching responsibilities include U.S. history and courses cross-listed with Vassar's American Studies and Asian Studies programs
Teaching Load: in the first year is four courses; after that it is four courses plus a tutorial-style “intensive,” which may include supervision of senior theses
Candidates should submit a letter of application, C.V., graduate transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application), a statement highlighting contributions to or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research, mentoring, and other involvements, three letters of recommendation, and writing sample (no more than 40 pages) to Chair, Asian American Search Committee, History Department, Vassar College via https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2144
Review begins: 15 Oct. 2021

Canadian

Wilfred Laurier University (CAN) - Indigenous histories & historical practice

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Indigenous Histories and Historical Practice in Canada, to begin 1 Jan 2023
open to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) scholars
The successful candidate will be nominated for a Tier 2 CRC and will be appointed as a tenured or tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of History, subject to budgetary approval and conditional on CRC application approval.
The CRC will provide leadership and expertise in Indigenous Histories and Historical Practice in Canada. The successful candidate will work to decolonize the discipline of Canadian history by integrating and bridging traditional historical practice with cutting-edge approaches to community-based research and Indigenous ways of knowing, including memory, oral tradition, and material culture.
Applicants should send the following materials electronically (preferably as a single PDF) to the chair of the search committee, David Chan Smith, dasmith@wlu.ca. a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page statement of current and prospective research,a 1-2 page statement outlining teaching philosophy, experience and interests, including proposed courses you could teach in the Department of History,Provide the names of three referees, two academic and one from an Indigenous community or organization, willing to provide a letter of reference
Deadline: 14 Sept. 2021

Chican@/Latin@

Boston College (USA:MA)

Assistant Professor of Latinx American History
Area of specialisation open
Teaching Load: 4 courses/year "These will be a mix of survey courses suitable for the university undergraduate core curriculum, undergraduate electives, and graduate courses."
Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; an article-length writing sample; and three letters of recommendation. Please address cover letters to the Chair of the Search Committee, History Department, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. applicants should submit these materials via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/90796
For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2022 [nb presumably they mean 2021]

Oklahoma State University (USA:OK) - Latinx

tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Latinx History beginning in August 2022
Candidates in all subfields are encouraged to apply, including scholars who work on topics related to migration, diaspora, and race. Interdisciplinary approaches especially welcome.
PhD is required at the time of employment.
Teaching Load: 2/2
Submit cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to https://apply.interfolio.com/94252 Candidates may be requested to supply additional materials
For full consideration: 1 Nov. 2021

University of Notre Dame (USA:IN) incl. Afro-Latinx

tenure-track position in Latinx history at the rank of assistant professor.
All subspecialties are encouraged to apply, including Afro-Latinx history
Candidates should submit a letter of application, c.v., and three letters of recommendation at: https://apply.interfolio.com/90443
Deadline: 1 Oct. 2021

Native American

Mount Holyoke College (USA:MA)

Open Rank Professor of Native American History
Teaching Load: 2/2
For full consideration: 15 Sept. 2021

Syracuse University (USA:NY)

Tenure-track assistant professorship in Native North American history
Teaching Load: 2/2
For a complete position description and application instructions, please go to https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/87324 A letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and list of three professional references must be attached online.
For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2021

Women's/Gender

Colonial/Antebellum

Colby College (USA:MN)

tenure-track Assistant Professor of Early American History beginning September 1, 2022
Teaching: The successful candidate will also be expected to teach HI 131, a Survey of U.S. History to 1865. We will give particular weight to candidates who have successfully designed and taught their own courses.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, a representative sample of current scholarship (e.g. reprints of recently published work), and three confidential letters of recommendation. The statement of teaching philosophy and the statement of research interests should demonstrate commitment to the values of diversity and inclusivity. Please submit applications via Interfolio at the following linkhttp://apply.interfolio.com/94367.
Review begins: 15 Oct. 2021 and continues until position filled

Pomona College (USA:CA) - Early America

tenure-track, Assistant Professor of US history from colonial period to 1860, with a specialization in African American and/or Native American history
Teaching 4 courses/year "The successful candidate will teach the first course of the U.S. history survey, as well other courses related to the field and their expertise."
A Ph.D. in hand or expected by July 2022 is required
Interested candidates should submit an application that includes the following: letter of application; curriculum vitae; graduate school transcripts; three brief statements: one addressing teaching philosophy, one addressing scholarship, and one addressing demonstrated ability to mentor a diverse student body; and three letters of recommendation Please upload all materials to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19449 ...Any questions may be directed to Char Miller at char.miller@pomona.edu.
review begins: 1 Nov. 2021