Job Opportunities

Governors State University (University Park, IL), a minority-majority institution, invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of History to begin in the Fall 2020 semester.
We seek a History teacher-scholar who is committed to enhancing our culture of diversity, equity, and inclusivity to complement existing faculty strengths. The successful candidate will contribute to our program by incorporating scholarly expertise on underrepresented and/or marginalized groups into courses. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to teach courses in at least one geographical area outside the United States, preferably Asia, Africa, the Middle East, or World and/or have training or teaching experience from a transnational perspective. Responsibilities include teaching multiple sections of survey courses in U.S. History, upper-level major requirements (methods, public history, thesis), courses in area(s) of specialization, and interdisciplinary first year seminars. Candidates should provide evidence of strong teaching skills and the potential for a strong record of scholarship. A Ph.D. in relevant field of study is required at time of appointment.

Governors State University is the only regional public comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving more than 5,500 students annually. Since its founding in 1969, GSU has offered accessible, high-value educational opportunities to a culturally diverse student body of first-generation students, returning adults, and veterans. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. In 2014, GSU accepted its inaugural class of first-year students as it transitioned from an upper-division and graduate institution into a regional comprehensive university with a state-of-the-art general education program. New faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate.

The BA Program in History is part of a thriving, diverse Humanities Department that includes American Studies, Black Studies, Global Studies, Latin American/Caribbean/Latina/o Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Spanish. The Humanities Department is a unit within the Division of Arts and Letters. History faculty collaborate with colleagues and students across disciplines and can hold dual appointments.

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The Department of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) position in the History of Modern Germany (19th century to the present). The ideal candidate will actively engage in the intellectual life of our large history faculty with temporally, geographically, and methodologically diverse interests, as well as embrace departmental commitments to undergraduate and graduate education. The appointment will begin August of 2020. The deadline for all materials, including letters of recommendation, is midnight on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Applicants must hold a doctorate in history or a related field by the start of the appointment, and demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly research. We will consider applicants specializing in any area of modern German history.

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The Adelphi History Department is seeking adjunct instructors for two courses this Fall semester.

Hist 306 The United States since 1945 (Mon/Wed 8:35-9:50am)

Hist 314 Ancient Rome (Mon/Wed 2:25-340am)

Although the courses do not have prerequisites, they are meant to be more specialized area/period surveys, and so offer possibilities for in-depth focus on select topics within these broader areas, along with a class composed of a higher percentage of History majors. Interested candidates should reach out ASAP to Prof. Edward Reno, Chair of the History Department: ereno@adelphi.edu. Pay for the semester is approximately $4700 per class.

The History Dept at Queens College seeks an instructor for the Fall 2019 semester. The available position is to teach HIST 102, “Modern Europe, 1815-Present,” on Monday evenings from 6:30-9:20. Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to Prof. Kristin Celello, Chair, at kristin.celello@qc.cuny.eduas soon as possible.

The Department of History at Stanford University is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in the area of modern history of South Asia with an emphasis on 19th and 20th centuries. Applicants will be expected to teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. We particularly encourage applicants who are able to bring their work and interests into a wide conversation amongst both specialists and non-specialists across the university.

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Liberal Studies at New York University is seeking a part-time instructor to teach Middle Eastern Global Cultures in Fall 2019.

Liberal Studies provides a unique interdisciplinary educational experience to undergraduate students. The Liberal Studies Core consists of a two-year interdisciplinary global curriculum drawing on great works across civilizations. The Global Liberal Studies Bachelor of Arts, one of NYU’s premier liberal arts degrees, builds on the global core with an upper division interdisciplinary set of concentrations that direct students toward different areas of global study.

Middle Eastern Global Cultures is an interdisciplinary, discussion-based seminar that explores cultures, social institutions, political economies, and social change in contemporary Middle Eastern and North African societies. Topic selections will vary according to the interest and expertise of the instructor, but course material may include–but is not limited to–Islam and Islamic history, social and cultural practices, artistic traditions (such as miniature painting, religious architecture, poetry, film), cultural exchange and trade (the Silk Road, relations between Middle Eastern and African and Asian empires, the emergence of capitalistic practices), the impact of the rise of European empires, religious and/or ethnic minorities in the Middle East, European colonies and their legacy, major conflicts such as the Arab-Israeli conflict or Arab Cold War, and studies on ideologies of the region such as Turkish and Persian nationalisms and Zionism. Both primary and secondary source materials should be assigned, and may include film, various art and media forms, and artifacts. Students are expected to produce 3750-4000 words of graded written work, to complete at least two exams, and to participate actively in class discussion.

The course meets twice weekly, with class sessions lasting 75 minutes.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: a Ph.D. in Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic Studies, African Studies, Anthropology, History, Religion, or another relevant Humanities field to be awarded by the date of appointment; a minimum of one year of college-level teaching experience; and demonstrated excellence in teaching. 

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/65587, and include ONLY (1) a cover letter; (2) a current c.v.; and (3) a 1-2 paragraph Diversity Statement addressing past and/or potential future contributions to diversity through teaching, professional activity, and/or service.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Interviews to commence as soon as possible.

Anticipated start date, September 1, 2020. The Department of History at Princeton University invites applications from scholars who specialize in the history of Europe – and Europe’s relations with the rest of the world – from the 16th century to c.1900. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose work will complement rather than duplicate the department’s existing strength in British, Central European, and pre-1815 French history. We are also especially interested in specialists in Southern or Northern Europe. Reviews of files will begin October 7, 2019, but applications will be considered until the department chooses to close the search. Applicants should provide a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a two page dissertation or book abstract. Applicants should also provide contact information for at least three referees as part of the online recommendation process. For candidates who do not yet have a Ph.D., the recommendation of the principal advisor must include precise information on the present status of the dissertation and the likelihood of completion by summer 2020. Please apply online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/12741.

Princeton is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.

The American Studies Department at Wesleyan seeks a scholar-teacher in nineteenth-century U.S. cultural studies/history for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2020. Gender, social reform, and empire are the areas within the field that are the Department’s highest preferences; additional areas of focus may include religion, immigration, and urbanism. We seek an interdisciplinary historian with a Ph.D. in American studies, history, or a related field entailing an immersion in historical research and analysis.  Due to the current composition of the Department, candidates with Ph.D.s in literary studies will not be considered. Candidates should be actively engaged in scholarly research and writing and prepared to teach four courses per year (two per semester) to undergraduates. Additional duties include advising and mentoring students and participating in faculty governance at the departmental and university level. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand (within the field specifications stated above) 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 must complete the Ph.D. (within the field specifications stated above) within one year of hire. Applications from candidates who have held a tenure-track job for more than two years will not be considered.

To apply, visit http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6872. A complete application includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract or book abstract, 20- to 25-page writing sample, statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including teaching statement, course syllabi, and 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. Applications should be submitted online at http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6872. At the time of application, candidates will also be asked to provide the email addresses of at least three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation. All materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received no later than September 27, 2019, to be considered, so it is requisite for candidates to submit the application early enough to provide their recommenders with time to submit their letters by September 27.  We advise candidates to apply by early September so that requests to their recommenders can be generated.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Vice President for Equity & Inclusion / Title IX Officer, 318 North College, 860.685.4771.