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The following professional opportunity announcements are submitted to us by the various employers represented below and reflect all submitted position announcements at this time. New positions are added upon receipt and are placed at the top of the list.
This is a service of the Organization of American Historians. Postings may be edited, condensed, or rejected because of length or style. The OAH disclaims responsibility for statements made by the employers. We reserve the right to reject announcements that are not consonant with the goals and purposes of the organization. Announcements will remain posted for 90 days unless a deadline is specified.
Updated: Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 09:16 AM [ET]
EMPLOYERS
JOB LISTINGS
C-SPAN
The C-SPAN cable network, based in Washington DC, seeks an executive producer for American history programming. Provides strategic vision and ongoing direction for a regular 48-hour American history weekend programming block that will offer history events coverage, first person materials from political archives, lectures, and more--with complementary internet and radio/audio offerings. Leads small editorial and production staff. Oversees budget. Develops 48-hour weekend programming schedule. Represents the network to key external constituencies, including political archivists, history community, press, and affiliates. Internet/social media savvy important. For more details, visit http://www.c-span.org/About/Employment.aspx [Top]
Northern Essex Community College
Part-time faculty position in history, Northern Essex Community College. This is a unique position. We are looking for a DCE faculty member to become part of a Learning Community at Amesbury High School in Amesbury, MA. NECC and Amesbury High School have partnered in an Early College project. Amesbury High School sophomores will take US History I in a Learning community that also includes American Lit I and a College Success Seminar.Students who participate in this LC and then continue to participate in the project in their Junior and Senior years, will receive a high school diploma and a substantial portion of the credits needed to earn an Associates degree. This LC will last the entire public school year (approximately 40 weeks). The person who will do this job needs: To have a solid background in US History; To be collegial; To be willing and eager to teach in a fully integrated Learning Community. This means that the three faculty will work together to set the classes and determine what content is covered when. NECC and Amesbury will provide 5 paid days of training in the summer for the faculty and will provide ongoing support through NECC and Amesbury coaches. The History I faculty member will:
Work with NECC and Amesbury colleagues to develop a fully integrated Learning Community for sophomores at Amesbury High school. Each course in this Learning Community will meet NECC course standards and outcomes. Teach at Amesbury High School for one 90 minute block on alternating days for the entire school year (vacations will follow the Amesbury public schools calendar) and attend 5 days of paid training during the summer Masters degree in History required. Ability to teach in one or two areas of History. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm, strong work ethic and flexibility. Interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to integrate appropriate technology into teaching strategies are expected.
Preference will be given to candidates with both college level and high school level teaching experience. Anticipated salary is approximately $10,000 per public school academic year. Anticipated Deadline: May 15, 2009. Northern Essex Community, Department of History, Government, Philosophy and Economics, Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, Haverhill, MA 01830. (MCCC/MTA DCE Unit Position) Anticipated Start Date: September 2009. To Apply: http://necc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=13622&jobboard=164. [Top]
Bemidji State University
Assistant Professor of History, Bemidji State University. Responsibilities: The department seeks applicants for a fixed term replacement position. Early Modern Atlantic World preferred, duties include teaching U.S. Survey I, World History I, and advanced courses in colonial American history and other aspects of the Early Modern Atlantic World. Participation in departmental and university activities required include: non-instructional contributions to Liberal Education, History, and other programs, to student growth, and to institutional priorities such as higher-order thinking, global understanding as well as sensitivity to gender and multicultural issues. Faculty member should anticipate involvement with interdisciplinary teaching and distance learning delivery. Student advising and participation in university service, scholarly or creative achievement or research are expected. The faculty member should also anticipate involvement in activities which support Bemidji State University's signature themes of environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and global/multicultural understanding. Minimum Qualifications: ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. Members of under represented groups are encouraged to apply. The applicant should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations. Under represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in History at time of appointment. Experience in undergraduate teaching is desirable. Application Procedure: Send letter of application (addressing primary areas of responsibility, educational and other professional background, etc.), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of transcripts, and three (current) letters of reference. (Official transcripts required at time of appointment.)(Persons writing letters of reference should be advised of Minnesota's open record law which can make such letters available to applicants upon request.) Send materials to: Dr. Elizabeth Dunn, Bemidji State University, College of Arts and Sciences, 1500 Birchmont Dr NE #27, Bemidji, MN 56601. Contact: Dr. J. Thomas Murphy, Chair, Department of Humanities, Email: jmurphy@bemidjistate.edu, Phone: 218-755-4355. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment. This document can be made available in alternative formats such as large print, Braille or audio tape by calling (651) 296-3816, 1(888) MnSCU-4-U or TTY (651) 282-2660. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Employment Opportunities is available on the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities web site: http://www.mnscu.edu/about/jobopportunities/index.html. [Top]
Colby College
Colby College, Visiting Assistant Professor of History (Early American), beginning September 1, 2009. Ph.D. required. The History Department is seeking a candidate with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research to teach five courses, including a survey of early American history during the fall term. Area of specialization is open. The review process will begin April 13, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Early American Search, Department of History, Colby College, 5320 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901. Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby Web site: http://www.colby.edu. [Top]
Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum
Director, Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum, Austin, Texas. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) invites applications for the position of Director of the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum located on the campus of The University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Leading candidates will have extensive experience as a visionary and entrepreneurial leader of a major historical, archival, cultural, philanthropic, educational, or governmental institution. Also required is success in building and sustaining public-private or other coalitions and partnerships to advance the programs and missions of a public or private institution. Candidates should also have a strong interest and understanding of modern American history; skill in creatively broadening and serving their constituencies; and outstanding communications skills. The Library Director is responsible for planning, directing, and administering all programs and activities of the Library, including archival, museum, and educational programs. The Director of the Library works closely with the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation and The University of Texas to develop public programs and services that enhance the growth and reputation of the Library as a center of public scholarship and service. The Director reports to the Assistant Archivist for Presidential Libraries for the National Archives and Records Administration. This is an excepted service Senior Level (SL) appointment within the Federal government with a salary range of $134,112 - $162,900. Detailed information about NARA and Presidential libraries is available at www.archives.gov. This announcement will remain in effect until the position is filled. NARA anticipates filling the position by June 30. Applicants should send a resume, an indication of the position for which they are applying, and address how their qualifications and experience match the criteria for success in this position. Applicants must be U. S. citizens. Applications should be sent to the following address: Office of Presidential Libraries (NL), National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 2200, College Park, MD 20740-6001, Phone: 301 837 3250, Email: director.application@nara.gov or fax to 301 837 3199. [Top]
Whitworth University
The History Department at Whitworth University, a four member department with a strong teaching and publication tradition, is announcing a one year visiting faculty (non-tenure track) position beginning July 1, 2009. The visiting assistant professor will have primary specialization in Latin America, Afro-Carib peoples, or Hispanic history of the Western Hemisphere. We are also willing to consider specialization in native peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Secondary teaching responsibilities are in American and regional history. Training/interest in public history is desirable. Depending on future enrollment patterns, this position may convert to a tenure-track position. The teaching assignment consists of three courses in the fall, three courses in the spring and a course in Jan-term. Course assignments include a lower division course on the Atlantic World, Latin American History, a course in American regional history as well as upper division courses in areas of specialization. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in History (ABD considered) with excellent potential as a teacher possessing strong relational skills with students and colleagues; skill in the use of technology in the classroom; demonstrated potential for research and scholarship; and a personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning. Background check required.
With our commitment to building a diverse community, Whitworth encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and members of under-represented ethnic groups. Please visit our website at http://www.whitworth.edu/jobs for a link to the full position announcement and information on Whitworth's application process. Applications are being reviewed upon receipt. Founded in 1890, Whitworth has been consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the West. In its strong liberal arts undergraduate education and graduate programs, Whitworth combines the Christian heritage of the University, its commitment to academic rigor and its long-standing orientation toward human service. A community of Christian scholars carries out the university's mission "to provide its diverse student body an education of the mind and heart." Whitworth is a Presbyterian affiliated university located in Spokane, the second largest city in the State of Washington. Whitworth University does not discriminate in its educational programs on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or physical disability. [Top]
University of California Los Angeles
The History Department at UCLA is proud to announce the opening
of a search for the first holder of the Joyce Appleby Chair in American
History, tracking number 1130-0910-01. We are looking for a
distinguished scholar, whose scholarship is primarily in the history of
the United States and/or its colonial antecedents but who also has a
demonstrated and continuing interest in the history of America in the
World (i.e. in its intersection with other countries and a concern to
write and teach the history of the United States from a broad--comparative or transnational--point of view). Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: colonialism and expansion, empire and
race, slavery, international diplomacy, war and peace, human rights and
international civil society, the Cold War, environmental history, global
flows of capital and labor, migration and diaspora, and social
movements. Our goal is to make an appointment as of July 1, 2010. Review
of applications and nominations will begin September 1, 2009 and continue until an appointment
is made. This position is at the full professor level with salary
commensurate with education and experience. The Appleby Chair endowment
includes funds specifically designated for graduate student support, as
well as the chairholder's own research. UCLA is an AA/EOE. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply. Please send a letter of application
and CV to Chair, Joyce Appleby Chair Search, Department of History,
University of California, Box 951473, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1473. [Top]
James Madison College
James Madison College and the Asian Studies Center at Michigan State University seek to fill a one-year postdoctoral position open to experts in Asian Islam for the 2009-2010 academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to offer two courses in his or her area of specialization, to pursue research that is likely to make a significant contribution to the study of Islam in Asia, and to contribute to the University's Muslim Studies specialization and Asian Studies Center. Applicants from disciplines across the humanities and social sciences are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will receive full MSU employee benefits, and mentoring from relevant MSU faculty. Applicants should include in their cover letter a statement addressing how their research and teaching interests contribute to the study of Islam or Muslims in Asia. A curriculum vitae, transcript, three confidential letters of recommendation that speak to teaching expertise and scholarly promise, and a sample of scholarship (e.g., dissertation chapter, article, conference paper) must accompany the letter of application. The successful candidate must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree by August 2009. Applicants who do not yet have their PhD in hand should provide evidence, i.e. statements from their committee, that they will have it in hand by August 2009. Minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All materials should be sent to Islam in Asia Search, James Madison College, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48825-1205. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 20, 2009. For more information on the College, the Muslim Studies Program and the Asian Studies Center, visit our websites at http://www.jmc.msu.edu; http://www.isp.msu.edu/muslimstudies/, and http://asianstudies.msu.edu/. MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.[Top]
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