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Middle East History, Assistant Professor.

The History Department at Virginia Tech seeks a historian of the Middle East for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in August 2014.  Field of specialization, geographical focus, and chronological period are open.  Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in history or related field by the time of appointment; an ability to teach survey courses in Middle Eastern history and to develop new undergraduate and graduate courses; and a record demonstrating a promise of excellence in research and teaching.  The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues in Virginia Tech’s many interdisciplinary programs as well as work effectively with a diverse community in support of Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community.  Preference will be shown for candidates with an interest in contributing to the Department’s strengths in public history and outreach; a commitment to the use of emerging technology and new media in teaching and research; and the potential for obtaining external funding. Candidates must apply online at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/43392 and provide a letter of application, CV, an article-length writing sample (upload under “Other Doc”), and a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy.  Three letters of reference should be sent to: Middle East Search Committee, Department of History (0117), 431 Major Williams, 220 Stanger St., Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Review of applications will begin on November 8.  For further information, contact Brett Shadle at shadle@vt.edu<mailto:shadle@vt.edu>.

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Pre-1800 World History, Assistant Professor.

The History Department at Virginia Tech seeks a historian of world/global history before 1800 for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. The Department is most interested in scholars whose work addresses issues of global interaction, cross-cultural encounters, and/or trans-regional inquiry.  Specialists in any region of the world, except the United States, are welcome to apply.  The successful candidate must show evidence of a research agenda with the potential to make significant contribution to her or his field. She or he will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate educational missions by teaching innovative courses in pre-1800 world history and by working with colleagues to develop a two-semester world history sequence. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Preference will be given to candidates who show evidence of an ability to contribute to the continued development of one or more of the departmental research strengths in digital, public, and oral history; colonialism and imperialism; race, ethnicity and gender; science, technology, environment, and medicine; urban history; and youth and education.  Candidates must apply online at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/43217 and provide a letter of application, a CV, an article-length writing sample (upload under “Other Doc”), and a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy.  Three letters of reference should be sent to: Pre-1800 World History Search Committee, Department of History (0117), 431 Major Williams, 220 Stanger St., Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2013. For further information contact Dr. Helen Schneider at hms@vt.edu<mailto:hms@vt.edu>.