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Schools With Accepted Offers[]

Hiring Institution 

New Faculty PhD date, Institution

Current Position (if different)

Sub-field
Baylor University Bob Elder 2011, Emory Asst. Prof, Valparaiso  Antebellum South
Colorado College Paul Adler 2014, Georgetown Lecturer, Harvard U.S. & World, post-1945
Hastings College Catherine Biba 2015, Cornell
Lewis and Clark College
University of Alabama Legal 
University of Iowa African American
Missouri State Jeremy C. Neely 2004, U. of Missouri Instructor, Missouri State  Civil War

Lake Forest College

Cristina Groeger 2017, Harvard Lecturer, Lake Forest
Northeastern Colonial
Penn State-Altoona
University of Hartford
University of Pennsylvania Brent Cebul Asst. Prof., UNC-Charlotte Post-1945
University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Erin Mauldin 2014, Georgetown University Asst. Prof., Samford University Environmental History
Eastern Kentucky University Joshua Lynn 2015, UNC-Chapel Hill Postdoc, Yale Antebellum

Wake Forest

Princeton University Michael Blaakman 2016, Yale Asst. Prof., Univ. of St. Thomas American Revolutionary Era
Muhlenberg College Jacki Antonovich ABD, Michigan History of Science
Youngstown State University Amy Fluker 2015, Mississippi Visiting Assistant Professor, Mississippi
Wheaton College Jonathan Riddle ABD, Notre Dame American Christianity
Auburn University Austin McCoy 2016, Michigan Postdoc, Michigan African American History
Guy Emerson Mount Postdoc, UChicago

[4 Apr] Discussion about this table moved to the page's Talk Page AFII (talk) 09:56, April 4, 2018 (UTC)

Open/Mixed[]

Adrian College (USA:MI) - Non-TT[]

NB: posted after the deadline date AFII (talk) 09:46, March 19, 2018 (UTC)

  • Non-TT Assistant Professorship, to begin late Aug. 2018
  • Teaching Responsibilities: Four 3-credit hour courses per semester. Including the U.S History survey courses and advanced topics in U.S. history.
  • Other Responsibilities: Participation in departmental activities including regular meetings; campus service including committee work, and academic undergraduate advising.
  • Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in American History.
  • Teaching experience with a strong interest in undergraduate education pedagogy.
  • Ability to work well with students and colleagues.
  • Ability to teach both parts of a U.S. History survey class, plus a variety of advanced courses.
  • Indication of scholarly potential.
  • A clean criminal background check and verification of educational credentials.
  • Interested individuals should submit a CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts and three references to mfreshcorn@adrian.edu
  • Any inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Terry Jackson (tjackson@adrian.edu).
  • Deadline: 16 Feb. 2018 or until position filled
  • Position filled [14 May]

Anderson University (SC) - Open Field (incl. Public History)[]

  • Assistant professor of United States History—field and period open.
  • We invite candidates whose scholarship and teaching present the United States within a global or transnational context.  The successful applicant will teach University Core Curriculum Courses in Historical Perspectives, World Civilizations and US history and will be invited to revise upper division offerings to reflect teaching strengths and best practices.  Special consideration will be given to applicants with background in Public History.
  • A Ph.D. is required.
  • Anderson University recognizes three paths for faculty employment: annual appointment, professional path, and tenure track. Faculty in the Professional Path focus on teaching and learning and are evaluated on mission fit, teaching and learning, and service; and they are able to promote through professorial ranks. After six years of exemplary service, faculty on the Professional Path become eligible for multi-year contracts.  Faculty on tenure track focus initially on teaching and learning, but they are evaluated on mission fit, teaching and learning, service, and scholarship.  Tenure-track faculty promote through professorial ranks and are eligible for tenure status in year six.
  • AU is an academic community affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, providing a challenging education grounded in the liberal arts, enhanced by professional and graduate programs and a co-curricular focus on the development of character, servant leadership, and cultural engagement. Candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning are encouraged to apply.
  • Please send a letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and an Anderson University faculty application to: US History Search Committee, C/O Ms. Annie Brink, Administrative Assistant,College of Arts and Sciences,Anderson University, 316 Boulevard 1123 Anderson, SC  29621
  • Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent by email to cas@andersonuniversity.edu.
  • Please direct inquiries to Dr. Beverly Rice McAdams, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion/Title IX Administrator, Merritt Administration Building, 3rd floor, 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC, 29621, (864) 231-2126, bmcadams@andersonuniversity.edu or to the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education at ocr@ed.gov.
  • Review of applications begins immediately.
  • Anyone heard anything from AU?
  • [Dec. 5] Any updates? 
  • [Dec 11] Anyone heard anything?
  • [Dec 13] Phone interviews scheduled
  • Anyone heard anything?
  • [Feb 14] On campus interviews underway
  • [3/13] Any updates?
  • Not a thing. Anyone else?

Arizona State University (USA:AZ) - [Non-TT][]

  • 9 month non-tenure track Lectureship in American History, to begin 16 Aug. 2018
  • Required Qualifications: Doctoral degree in history or a related discipline, with a focus on U.S. History by the time of appointment; Experience teaching U.S. History survey; Evidence of successful instructional experience at the university level
  • Desired Qualifications: Ability to teach HST 109: “United States to 1865” and HST 110: “United States Since 1865”; Ability to teach the HST 318: “History of Engineering”; Experience teaching in an online environment; Evidence of successful online instructional experience at the university level; A strong potential for success in serving the needs of diverse populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities.
  • Applicants must apply online at Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/49132, submitting the following: a cover letter stating qualifications; curriculum vitae; and contact information (name, address, email, telephone number) for three professional references.
  • Applicants name should appear in each uploaded file name. Cover letter can be addressed to Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn, Search Committee Chair. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair at J.Schermerhorn@asu.edu.
  • Deadline: 3 May 2018.

Auburn University (USA:AL) - War & Society[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in the history of War and Society, specializing in the United States, to begin 16 Aug. 2018
  • Ph.D. in history prior to employment date is desired, but we will consider outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of their doctoral candidacy. Note, however, that appointment to the tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor requires the doctorate be completed by August 16, 2018.
  • The appointee will teach the Technology and Civilization core curriculum sequence, an upper-level undergraduate survey course in world military history, and undergraduate and graduate courses in the appointee’s specific area of expertise.
  • To apply for this position, please visit https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com. Applicants will be required to attach a letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts, a short writing sample (such as an article or chapter), evidence of teaching effectiveness (including student and peer evaluations, if available), and to provide contact information for three letters of recommendation.
  • Review begins: 17 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.
  • [11 Dec] Any news on this one? 
  • [29 Dec] Contacted for Skype Interview (x2)
  • Has anyone been contacted for campus interviews?
  • Campus interviews underway

Austin College (USA:TX) - US History since 1876[]

  • Tenure Track Assistant Professor of U.S. History since 1876.
  • Ph.D. by August 2018 expected.
  • Teaching load is 3-1-3 (including a January term every other year) will alternate between six and seven courses per year.
  • We conceptualize the position to be based chronologically from the post-Reconstruction era through the Twentieth Century, with field of major specialty open.
  • Ability to teach Latino/a, environmental, and/or social and cultural history will be given preference.
  • A commitment to teaching is of high priority, and evidence of successful undergraduate teaching experience is required.
  • To apply, candidates should include a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (may be sent separately). Please combine materials into one PDF document and email to HistorySearch@austincollege.edu (preferred). Referees should send their letters to the same email address with your name in the subject line.
  • Complete application instructions can be found here
  • Austin College is a Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. 
  • Applications will be accepted until November 10, 2017.
  • [27 Nov] Any word?
  • [6 Dec] Anyone heard anything?
  • [Dec 11] Any word?
  • [2 Jan] Anything on this one?
  • [19 Jan] Any update?
  • (Mar 7) any updates at all from Austin?
  • (Mar 7) Nothing here 

Barton College (USA:NC) - American History/North Carolina History[]

  • Barton College seeks candidates for the tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor of American History. The starting date is mid-August 2018.
  • Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in American history and North Carolina history (4 + 4 course load). Additional teaching assignments may include the college’s general education courses and possibly secondary interests such as American women’s history, Civil War history, and WWII history. Administrative experience would be a plus, as this individual may be called upon to direct one or more of the history program’s lecture series, and/or serve as Program Coordinator for history. Ongoing professional engagement is expected, as is student advising and participation in School of Humanities, college, and professional service. Potential ability to recruit students for the major is also desirable.
  • Qualifications:
  • Doctoral degree in hand
  • Commitment to excellence in undergraduate education
  • Ability and commitment to teach all undergraduate levels of American History
  • Demonstrated record of successful college teaching
  • Responsibilities will begin with the 2018-2019 academic year. Applications should include letter of interest, current vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three people who are willing to serve as reference. Applications should be directed electronically to employment@barton.edu.
  • Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
  • Request for teaching evaluations - [16 Feb. 2018] x2
  • Any news? [7 Mar. 2018]
  • References called [23 Mar. 2018]
  • Any news? [4 April 2018] 

Baylor University (USA: TX) - History of U.S. South (pref. 19th c./Antebellum)[]

  • Assistant Professor of History of U.S. South, 19th Century/Antebellum preferred
  • Applications should hold a Ph.D. and be able to show evidence of outstanding teaching along with the potential for scholarly publication in the History of the U.S. South.
  • The successful candidate will offer undergraduate survey courses in U.S. History as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and pursue a rigorous research agenda that results in a consistent flow of significant publications in area of specialization. The research agenda should include the potential for external funding.
  • Please submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and official transcripts showing highest degree conferred (if ABD, also submit official transcript of completed Ph.D. hours). Include names, addresses, email addresses of three individuals from whom you have requested confidential letters of recommendation.
  • Materials should be submitted electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/44374. For questions about the application process, please contact Rene_Coker-Prikryl@baylor.edu
  • EEO statement: Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion among its selection criteria. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.
  • Desired Start Date: 08/01/2018. Open Date: 08/29/2017.
  • Applications will be reviewed beginning 10/01/2017 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 1 Nov. 2017.
  • Extra notes:
  • 2/2 teaching load.
  • The successful candidate will support the university's religious mission and is expected to have an active faith commitment. This is not a formality. Applicants will be asked to expliclty address this issue at several points in the hiring process. However, faculty are not required to be Baptist or sign specific faith statements. Baylor history faculty are members of many faith communities, including Catholic, Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Jewish, etc.
  • [6 Nov] Received email requesting more materials. (x3)
  • [27 Nov] Any updates since the request for additional materials?
  • [27 Nov] Interview scheduled.
  • [28 Nov] Polite form rejection e-mail today saying interviewees have been selected. I was not one selected for additional materials either.
  • [29 Nov] No email for me yesterday (or invitation to interview), but I was asked for additional materials. Not sure what to make of that. (x2)
  • [20 Mar] Any word?
  • [22 Mar] As per multiple social media accounts, Bob Elder is the hire. 

Beloit University (USA:WI) - African American or US Latin@ [Non-TT:VAP][]

  • Visiting Assistant Professorship in History (African American or U.S. Latino/Latina).
  • The position is a two-semester limited term appointment as a leave replacement
  • Teaching load: 2/3 "The teaching load will consist of two introductory topics seminars that can be grounded in the candidate's own research interests. Three courses at the intermediate level can include thematic surveys of some aspect of modern U.S. history or more specialized overviews of one's own field. The department encourages instructors to participate in interdisciplinary programs, Critical Identity Studies, Law & Justice Studies, and/or Latin American & Caribbean Studies. "
  • Interested candidates should submit materials to historysearch18@beloit.edu. The application requires a cover letter, CV, the names and contact information for two references, and evidence of teaching excellence...Additional queries should be directed to Dr. Beatrice McKenzie (mckenzie@beloit.edu).
  • For full consideration: 13 April 2018.

Black Hills State University (USA:SD) - [Non-tt] 19th/20th C with Latin American, African, Middle Eastern, or Asian history[]

  • One-year (renewable up to three years) assistant professor in 19th and/or 20th century US history with a secondary field in Latin American, African, Middle Eastern, or Asian history.
  • The successful candidate will be able to teach both sections of the US History survey and upper-level electives in their specialty.
  • Candidates with a Ph.D. is required; however, applicants who are ABD will also be considered.
  • Applications must be made online at http://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Please attach a letter of application, a C.V. (including the names and contact information for three references), and unofficial graduate transcripts. Letters of recommendation and a teaching portfolio (including sample syllabi and teaching evaluations if available) will be required at the semi-finalist stage... For application assistance, contact Human Resources at 605.642.6549. Inquiries directly related to the position may be directed to Dr. Jason Daniels, search chair, at Jason.Daniels@bhsu.edu.
  • Review begins: 29 May 2018 and continues until position filled

Brandeis University (USA:MA) - [Non-TT][]

  • Lecturer for the 2018-19 academic year in American History
  • While specialization is open, we seek an excellent teacher who meets departmental needs by offering a range of undergraduate courses that expand our offerings chronologically, methodologically, and geographically; there is also the possibility of teaching a graduate seminar
  • Teaching Load: 5 courses/year
  • Applications accepted only through the Brandeis University Human Resources website at https://careers.brandeis.edu/staffjobs/ (Job ID 527066). In a single document, please send a letter of application and c.v. as well as a teaching portfolio that includes brief descriptions of proposed courses and recent teaching evaluations. While no letters are required at this stage, please list the names/contact information of two scholars who could speak to achievements and potential as a teacher of history
  • Review begins immediately [7 Mar] and continues until position filled.
  • Offer made and accepted [26 Mar]

Brigham Young University (USA:UT) - Open Field & Rank[]

  • Continuing faculty status (BYU equivalent of tenure) track appointment, in American History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • PhD required
  • Applications are welcome from candidates in all fields of American history. Teaching load will include the US survey, courses in field of specialization, and other service and core courses in history.
  • reference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  • Applicants must apply on-line https://yjobs.byu.edu and attach current curriculum vitae. In addition, send letter of application, two writing samples, transcript(s), recent teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee, Dept. of History, Brigham Young University, 2130 JFSB, Provo, UT 84602
  • Deadline: 16 Oct. 2017.
  • [14 Nov.] Updates?
  • [21 Nov.] I've heard nothing ... not even a "we received your application" (x5)
  • It appears my previous post was removed.
  • [6 Dec] Anything yet?
  • [10 Dec] Rejection email from HR dept.

California State University (USA:CA) - Social History (US & California)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Social History
  • The School of Social Behavioral and Global Studies (SBGS) seeks a social historian of recent U.S. and California History with a strong grounding in the social sciences as well as demonstrated expertise in contemporary social issues in the United States and the world since 1880.
  • desirable: Expertise in Asian-American/Pacific Islander, African Diaspora, and/or Latinx histories
  • The successful candidate will teach both lower- and upper-division courses in the recent history of the United States and California, emphasizing cultural diversity, the contributions of immigrant and ethnic/racial groups, and the significance of gender, sexuality and social class. Historians with the ability to teach in an interdisciplinary social science core will be preferred. Commitment to critical pedagogy and the “Scholarship of Teaching and Learning” (SOTL) is encouraged.
  • Teaching Load: 12 credits/semester "Teach upper division courses in social, cultural, political, and/or environmental histories of U.S. and California. Teach upper division core courses in social science theory and method, and advise senior capstone research projects in history and interdisciplinary social sciences."
  • For full consideration: 15 Nov. 2017.
  • [12 Apr]-anyone know the status of this search?
  • Search has failed. 

California State University, Sacramento (USA:CA) - [Senior Hire] Comparative Slavery / Colonial US History[]

  • Tenured associate or full professorship (Peter H. Shattuck Endowed Chair) in the fields of comparative slavery and colonial US history, beginning in fall 2018.
  • The successful candidate must have already earned tenure and promotion to at least the associate professor level and be able to teach the first half of our lower-division US history survey, upper-division courses and graduate seminars in colonial US history and the transnational histories of enslaved peoples, and to develop other courses in these areas of specialization.
  • Additional position requirements: engage in research and scholarly activity related to comparative slavery and colonial US history, supervise undergraduate and graduate research, advise history majors, serve on department, college, and university committees, organize events to bridge research and teaching, and advance university engagement with the community. Rank and salary to be determined by experience and professional qualifications.
  • Experience at the associate professor level is required, with an outstanding teaching and research record in colonial US history and comparative slavery. Applicants should demonstrate ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.
  • The expectation is that the successful candidate will receive an assignment as a 12-month faculty to serve as the Peter H. Shattuck Endowed Chair in Colonial American History, which seeks to bring distinction in teaching, research, and service to the Department of History. The endowed chair assignment will be a three-year term, renewable at the discretion of the dean. The endowed chair position provides a reduced teaching load (two courses per semester), a salary differential in addition to the regular instructional faculty salary and professional development funds. The major responsibilities of the chair position include organizing the annual Peter H. Shattuck lecture in colonial American history, an annual workshop for current and prospective teachers, and a triennial symposium.
  • Applications are only accepted through the Sacramento State job website located at https://csus.peopleadmin.com/. Candidates must upload the following attachments with the electronic application: 1. A cover letter addressing teaching, research, and event programming experience; 2. Curriculum vitae; 3. A teaching portfolio including at least syllabi, student evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy; 4. Examples of published scholarship; 5. Evidence of organizing successful programming with diverse constituencies; 6. Graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted, official required for interview). Candidates must also have three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent by electronic mail to Dr. Jeffrey Wilson at jkwilson@csus.edu.
  • For questions about the position or application procedure, contact the Department Chair, Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, by email at jkwilson@csus.edu.
  • Review begins: 25 Jan. 2018 and continues until position filled.

Case Western Reserve University (USA:OH) - [Non-TT][]

  • One year (possibiity of renewal) Visiting Assistant Professor in American History
  • Topical and chronological fields are open, with a preference for candidates who can teach courses in cultural history that include questions of gender and who can teach both beginning and advanced undergraduates as well as graduate students in US history. A strong commitment to research and publication, demonstrated teaching excellence, and concern for issues of diversity are essential
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • PhD must be in hand by 1 Jul. 2018
  • The position may be renewable for a second year, depending upon curricular needs and budgetary approval determined in March 2019.
  • Candidates should submit a letter of application stating research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, a writing sample, and relevant teaching evaluations addressed to Prof. Kenneth F. Ledford, Chair, Department of History, Mather House 104, Cleveland, OH 44106-7107 as a single PDF file sent to Ms. Katie Nabors at Katie.nabors@case.edu. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted in PDF format to Ms. Nabors either independently from the referees or from Interfolio or another digital application service.
  • Review begins: 16 Apr. 2018 and continues until position filled.

Clarion University (USA:PA)[]

NB posted after deadline date & position posting has been deleted AFII (talk) 09:48, March 19, 2018 (UTC)

  • Tenure-track faculty position, with appointment to commence at the start of the Fall 2018 semester.
  • A record of excellent teaching, successful scholarship, and meaningful service is expected for tenure and promotion. Doctorate or appropriate terminal degree preferred; ABD considered. Doctorate or appropriate terminal degree required for tenure.
  • More information about each of the faculty position, including job description, can be found at https://jobs.clarion.edu/. All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.clarion.edu. For fullest consideration candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of application that addresses your qualifications and experience for the position, your teaching philosophy, college transcripts from highest degree earned (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for review purposes), and three letters of reference.
  • Review of applications will begin on 23 Feb. 2018 and continue until the position(s) is filled.
  • [March 27] Request for Phone Interview [x2]

College of DuPage (USA:IL)[]

  • Tenure track faculty member to teach History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The selected candidate will teach U.S. History survey courses, Western Civilization survey courses, and/or World history courses. May also teach courses in Asian History.
  • Master's degree in History, or a Master's degree plus 18 semester hours of graduate level credit in History required; Teaching experience required. Teaching experience in Higher Education preferred.
  • To apply please submit your electronic application, unofficial transcripts, current curriculum vita, a cover letter including a list of three references, and a Teaching Statement; The Teaching Statement must include the candidates anticipated contributions to College of DuPage related to academic quality and student success and meet a 2-page limit. A teaching demonstration will be required at interview.
  • Deadline: 15 Jan. 2018.

Columbia College (USA:MO)[]

  • The Department of History, Philosophy, and Political Science at Columbia College, Missouri invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in History. We are interested in scholars specializing in U.S. women's history (any period), with experience in either digital history or public history.
  • In addition to teaching upper-level courses on U.S. women's history, the ideal candidate will be able to teach general education surveys and a broad array of electives for the History program. Preference will be given to candidates with additional teaching interest in areas such as African American, Latin American, and/or southern history. The ability to teach world history surveys would be an asset. Some teaching of the history program introductory and capstone seminars would be expected at times.
  • Teaching load: 4/4.
  • Candidates must expect to participate fully in the general work of the department, to advise undergraduate majors in the department, to participate in program-building and other service work for the college, and to remain engaged in scholarly and professional development.
  • The successful candidate will hold a PhD in history from an accredited institution, or will be in the latter stages of a history PhD program from such an institution. Please include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, materials which demonstrate a successful teaching history, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation from appropriate professional colleagues.
  • This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
  • Benefits include free dependent in-seat undergraduate tuition and/or 75% tuition reduction for online classes, Tuition Exchange program for eligible dependents with dozens of partner institutions, an 8% retirement account contribution, generous paid leave, excellent health and dental insurance coverage, and outstanding, dedicated colleagues.
  • The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.
  • Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by 15 April 2018 will be given full consideration.  Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Apply at http://www.ccis.edu/offices/humanresources/careers.aspx
  • Rejection email [7 Apr. 2018] 
  • (They're working on a rolling basis - hence the email before the final deadline) 
  • Rejection via email [17 April 2018]

Durham University (UK:Eng) - Senior Hire[]

  • Professorship (tenured full prof+) in US History
  • You will make an important contribution to the development of a dynamic research culture, building on the expertise of a strong group in American history. Making use of your own outstanding knowledge and the University’s important library and archival holdings in the field, you will carry out and publish excellent and original research. Passionate about the history of America, you will share your enthusiasm through exceptional teaching. Crucially, you will take a leading role in developing the department and its reputation - from securing external research funding, to developing interdisciplinary centres and participating in management roles.
  • You’ll need: A good first-degree, complemented by a PhD in US History or a related subject (either completed, or currently in progress), The ability to produce world-class research, including a research plan which supports the activities of the department, Proof that you have led national or international research groups and networks, mentoring early career researchers and making an internationally recognised contribution to the development of research fields, A track record of contributing significantly to the development of PhD programmes and the supervision of PhD students, The ability to develop and lead successful research project or fellowship proposals, with the scope to secure funding or generate income, Experience of delivering high-quality and distinctive teaching across lectures and in smaller study groups, with HEA (or equivalent) status, Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Deadline: 12 Jan. 2018.

Elmhurst College (USA: IL)[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor of American history in the Department of History.
  • Primary field of preparation and study is open, but the successful candidate must be prepared to teach a broad range of courses. Main teaching responsibilities will include introductory surveys as well as upper division electives. Co-operation with a strong secondary education certification program is vital, and the ability to offer courses in minor or outside fields will be helpful. Evidence of outstanding teaching or teaching potential and scholarly interest is essential.
  • The teaching load is twelve hours, separated into three four-hour courses / preparations each semester. Candidates should have a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.
  • Elmhurst College is a Christian liberal arts college grounded in the traditions of the United Church of Christ.
  • PhD in hand is required by September 1, 2018.
  • Apply at: http://elmhurst.simplehire.com/postings/578
  • Review begins 1 Dec. 2017.
  • - [Dec 11] Anything from Elmhurst?
  • [14 Dec] Nothing here.x2
  • [23 Dec] Nothing here.x2
  • [2 Jan] Any update here?
  • Nothing here.
  • [Jan 3] Nothing here either.
  • [Jan 10] My application says "not hired" x2
  • [19 Jan] Anyone actually been contacted by Elmhurst?
  • [19 Jan] I haven't been contacted, but my application still says "in progress" x3
  • [1 Feb] Anyone been contacted yet? I still just see "in progress."  We're coming up on nearly 3 months of radio silence.  Anyone have any info about what is going on with this search?
  • Skype interview request x2
  • Jobs website says "position filled"; received rejection email

Fort Hays State University (USA:KS)- U.S. history and Latin American history []

  • Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of History
  • Minimum Qualifications: doctorate or an individual at ABD status who is within one year of completing their degree in History.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in History with an emphasis on Latin American history and U.S. history. Interest in teaching on-campus courses, as well as the university’s innovative virtual program. Evidence of teaching experience, or the potential to be a strong educator. Evidence of service to the discipline, or potential to engage in service at the departmental, university, and community levels. Evidence of either scholarly achievement or the potential for scholarly achievement.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching, advising, and service to the field.  Applicants will teach a 4/4 course load with courses in both the traditional classroom as well as virtually.  The ideal applicant will be able to provide instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level, and maintain an active service contribution to the department, university, local community, and discipline at large.   The focus in teaching will be on Latin American history, U.S. history, U.S. surveys, and world history surveys. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate an active scholarly agenda.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter, current vitae, unofficial transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research agenda, and names and contact information for three references.  Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
  • To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. All the required documents should be submitted as one pdf file.
  • The priority deadline is 31 Jan. 2018.  Review of applications will begin after the deadline and continue until the position is filled.
  • Rejection email. "The most qualified candidate has been hired." Who are they trying to convince?

Franklin and Marshall College (USA:PA) - [non-TT:VAP][]

  • Visiting Assistant Professorship in US History, to begin Fall 2018
  • Candidates should have or be close to completing the Ph.D. Teaching experience is required.
  • Teaching load: 3/2 The successful candidate will teach both halves of the U.S. survey as well as topics courses in areas of expertise, and contribute to the College's general education curriculum, "Connections." Those with experience teaching courses in the American West, environmental history, and/or the history of women, gender, and sexuality are especially urged to apply.
  • Candidates must submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/47441: letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, teaching statement, and teaching evaluation forms.
  • Deadline: 15 Feb. 2018 or until position is filled.
  • Any news on this?
  • Haven't heard a thing
  • Offer made and accepted

Indiana University, Bloomington (USA:IN) - Non-TT[]

  • One year non-tt Clinical Assistant Professor in US History, to begin 1 Aug. 2018
  • to oversee the department’s high school dual-enrollment program in U.S. history. A Ph.D. is required by the start date. We seek scholars with a wide knowledge of U.S. history and experience teaching the U.S. survey. Ideally, candidates will have some knowledge of the scholarship of teaching and learning and/or efforts to align higher education with K-12 standards and practices.
  • The new hire’s primary responsibility will be to align dual-enrollment classes taught in Indiana high schools with the U.S. survey course taught by regular faculty on the IU campus.
  • Teaching Load: (half time) 1/1: likely to include at least one U.S. survey course and one advanced course in U.S. history. The successful candidate may also be asked to teach an online graduate course for ACP teachers in the summer.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter, vitae, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates may review position requirements and submit application materials at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/5971.
  • Review begins: 15 Jun. 2018.

Hartwick College (USA:NY) - Modern America (after 1880)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Modern American History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • We seek candidates with expertise in all eras from 1880s through current, with preference given to those with research and teaching background and interests in the 20th century, with emphasis on race, ethnicity, and gender. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can offer courses with links to Asia or Africa.
  • PhD must be in-hand by appointment date.
  • Teaching load will average 20 semester credit hours or their equivalent per academic year, and all faculty members teach during the College’s distinctive four-week January Term: Specific teaching assignments will include lower-division thematic courses and advanced seminars in modern American History, and possibly general education courses, including First Year Seminars.
  • To apply, please submit two single pdf copies of your application materials. One of these copies should have any and all reference to your name redacted. The other copy should leave any reference to your name intact. Both copies should be inclusive of ...: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, Diversity Statement - a statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will support Hartwick College's Diversity Statement (https://www.hartwick.edu/campus-life/intercultural-affairs/diversity-at-hartwick/), and the names and contact information for three references. All materials should be sent electronically to facultyjobs@hartwick.edu with Modern America in the subject line.
  • Review of applications will begin immediately [ad posted 3 Oct. 2017] and continue until the position is filled.
  • [Jan. 31] Did anyone ever hear anything about this job?
  • Nothing here [Feb 2] 
  • Ditto [Feb 3]
  • [19 Feb] Rejection email

Harvard University (USA:MA) - [non-TT][]

  • One year (with the possibility of renewal for a second year, contingent on performance, position availability, curricular need, and divisional dean authorization) College Fellow in US History, to begin 1 Jul. 2018
  • Teaching duties will include three undergraduate courses in US History, with 25% of the appointment reserved for the Fellow’s own research. The Fellow will be expected to evaluate senior theses in accordance with Departmental practice and may also advise a senior thesis and help organize workshops.
  • PhD must be in-hand by start date, and must not have been awarded prior to 2014
  • Detailed requirements, position information, and a link to the online application are available at https://facultyresources.fas.harvard.edu/college-fellows-program. Please submit the following materials through the application portal by March 16, 2018: A cover letter describing your experience and interest in the position, Curriculum vitae, Research statement, Teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, goals, methods, and prior experience, Teaching materials, including representative course syllabi and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching awards and evaluations), Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once you have submitted your application. Three letters are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. Applicable only for those candidates who have not yet received the Ph.D.: A letter from your advisor confirming that you will receive your Ph.D. by the expected start date
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 16 Mar. 2018.
  • [11 Apr] Any updates?
  • [23 Apr] Rejected via email.

Hastings College (USA:NE)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in American History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The specific area of specialization is open, but a candidate with an interest in the history of westward expansion, World War II on the homefront, or the Cold War would be best able to make use of the resources available at the college and in the region. We are particularly interested in candidates able to develop innovative classes and to teach beyond their dissertation specialty.
  • Though we will consider candidates who are ABD, preference will be given to those who have completed the Ph.D. and have prior experience teaching at the college level.
  • The successful candidate will be able to teach both introductory surveys and upper-level courses in American history.
  • Candidates who meet the qualifications should send a vita, a personal statement addressing why they want to become a member of the Hastings College faculty, and either (1) an official credential file or (2) unofficial transcripts of all college and university work, as well as three letters of reference to Dr. Gary Johnson, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Hastings College, 710 N. Turner Ave., Hastings, NE 68901. Email: hcsearch@hastings.edu Phone: 402-461-7346. Experienced teachers are also encouraged to submit copies of course syllabi and results of teaching evaluations.
  • Hastings College is a Christian private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).
  • For full consideration: 10 Nov. 2017.
  • [27 Nov] Anything?
  • [27 Nov] Polite rejection email (x4)
  • [29 Nov] Has anyone received any positive feedback from this search? Or just polite rejection emails?
  • [13 Dec] Skype interview scheduled.
  • [04 Jan] Any news on this one post-Skype?
  • [05 Jan] No, but the search committee said they would let candidates know before Christmas, seemed ambitious to me at the time.  
  • [20 Jan] On campus interviews conducted.
  • [2 Feb] HR email stating this position is now filled. 

Idaho State University (USA:ID) - Early American, pref. African-American/Native American 2019 START DATE[]

[18 Apr] Moved to 2018-19 page

Indiana University - Bloomington (USA:IA) - [Non-TT;VAP] + Assistant Editor, Journal of American History[]

  • Two year Visiting Assistant Professorship and Assistant Editor, Journal of American History, to begin 1 Aug. 2018
  • A Ph.D., with specialization in U.S. history, is required by the start date.
  • The new hire will teach a half-time, 1-1 load in the history department, likely to include at least one survey course. He or she will also work half-time at the JAH, managing book reviews and contributing to the publication of the OAH blog, Process: a blog for American history (www.processhistory.org). The salary is $50,000 plus benefits.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter, vitae, writing sample, and three letters of reference. Applicants may also submit materials demonstrating teaching aptitude...Finalists will be interviewed by Skype or telephone.
  • Candidates may review position requirements and submit application materials at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/5569. For further information, please contact Benjamin H. Irvin, Search Committee Chair, at bhirvin@indiana.edu.
  • Review begins: 26 Mar. 2018 & the position will remain open until filled.
  • Anyone hear back? [12 April]
  • Nothing here [13 April 2018]
  • Rejected via email [5 May]

Lewis and Clark College (USA:OR) - [Non-TT:VAP] Latin American & North American[]

Lewis and Clark College (USA: OR)[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship in U.S. History beginning Fall 2018.
  • The department seeks a candidate who can teach introductory survey courses as well as courses on topics such as American Indian/Native American History, African-American History, African Diaspora, US West, Capitalism, and Gender/Sexuality. Transnational approaches to history are welcome.
  • Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment as a tenure-track member of the faculty. Potential for excellent teaching and continued active scholarship within the context of a liberal arts college is essential.
  • Teaching Load: 5 courses/year "and includes regular participation in the College’s first-year general education course." For information about the History Program at Lewis & Clark, visit https://college.lclark.edu/departments/history/.
  • A complete application must include: (1) cover letter with statements of research interests and teaching experience; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) sample of scholarship; (5) graduate transcripts; (6) three letters of recommendation (uploaded separately by the referees). All materials should be addressed to David Campion, Chair, History Search Committee, and must be submitted via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/44611 .
  • Review begins 1 Nov. 2017, and continue until the position is filled.
  • Is this a new or replacement hire? In other words, is it different than the weird search they ran a few years ago for an inside candidate which listed similar subfields?
  • ---> The TT position will replace retiring US historian Jane Hunter.
  • Is there another internal candidate (similar to the search referenced above) or is the competition open to everyone?
  • Any updates on this?
  • [20 Nov] Nothing here.  Seem to be a rash of slow search committees this job market ...
  • Still no word?
  • [3 Dec] Any update on this one?
  • [3 Dec] Nothing here. x7
  • [15 Dec] still nothing here x2
  • Heard they will be contacting finalists for skype interviews today. Anyone heard anything?
  • [15 Dec] Skype interviews scheduled.
  • [20 Feb] Offer accepted/search completed--Interfolio email

Liverpool John Moores University (UK:Eng) - pref 18th/19thC[]

  • Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (~tenured asst/assoc or assoc/full prof) in US History
  • We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer able to teach on a number of modules related to Modern History, particularly eighteenth and nineteenth century domestic US history. Applications are specifically invited from scholars with specialisations in US domestic politics, society, or culture from the late colonial period to the late nineteenth century. We would welcome applications from scholars working on topics within this period, including those with specialisations in the revolutionary, early national, ante-bellum, Civil War, Reconstruction, or Gilded Age eras.
  • There would be an additional expectation around the delivery of wider Foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate teaching as required. Additionally, we are interested in applicants who may have leadership or teaching experience of Foundation year, Level-3 delivery. Applicants should have completed a PhD in the discipline, and have teaching experience at undergraduate level.
  • Informal enquires may be made to the Subject Leader for History, Dr David Clampin email: D.J.Clampin@ljmu.ac.uk or telephone: 0151 231 5173.
  • apply online
  • Deadline: 8 Jun. 2018.

Manchester University (USA:IN)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in US History
  • Teaching load 24 semester hours/year "Teach undergraduate courses in American History (introductory surveys and advanced courses in the candidate's area of expertise). The department seeks a person with a strong commitment to, and demonstrated excellence in, undergraduate teaching"
  • Qualifications: Ph.D. required, although ABD applicants (who are very near completion) will be considered. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to, and demonstrated excellence in, undergraduate teaching.
  • We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds... Apply online via ADP and submit a cover letter, curriculum vita/resume, teaching philosophy and evidence of effective teaching.
  • Manchester University is a Christian private liberal arts college affiliated with the Church of the Brethren.  
  • Deadline: 1 Oct. 2017.
  • Has anyone heard anything out of Manchester?
  • [30 Oct.] Nothing yet.
  • [7 Nov] Still Nothing here.
  • [27 Nov] Anything yet?
  • [27 Nov] Skype interviews being conducted

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (USA: MA) - pre-1877[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship in United States History pre 1877, beginning September 1, 2018.
  • We would strongly prefer a specialization in African American history. Interests in public history and/or digital history considered a plus.
  • Successful candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and have a commitment to developing and expanding the department's curriculum and programming. Student advisement, scholarly activity, and participation in college, professional, and community service, including the Core (general education) are expected.
  • Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in history by time of appointment; have demonstrated teaching success, preferably in a liberal arts environment; and have the capacity to teach a wide range of courses in American history including survey-level courses (both halves of the U.S. survey), and upper level courses and seminars in the candidate's areas of interest. We will consider candidates who are ABD with a firm date of completion.
  • Teaching Load: 4-4 (12 credits per semester)
  • Applicants should electronically submit a cover letter, C.V., a statement of teaching and research interests and sample syllabi by clicking the HOW TO APPLY button. Additionally, as part of the application process, please have references send reference letters to Christopher.hays@mcla.edu or by mail: Human Resources, MCLA, 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
  • For best consideration please apply by 1 Nov. 2017.
  • The department plans to screen applicants at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in Washington, DC Jan. 4-7, 2018.
  • [15 Nov] Received an interview request at AHA.
  • Congratulations and kudos to MCLA for planning their search in a way to give candidates sufficient notice of AHA interviews
  • Have campus invites been extended?

Messiah College (USA:PA) - [Non-TT] post-1865[]

  • Lecturer in post-1865 American history, to begin Aug. 2018
  • Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced courses in post-1865 American history. Ability to teach the United States history survey to 1865, first-year general education courses (First Year Seminar and First Year interdisciplinary CORE), and at least one upper-division course in area of specialty is required. Evidence of strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in the liberal arts tradition is expected
  • Ph.D. (preferred) or A.B.D. with focus on post-1865 American history.
  • Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Accepting applications immediately; position is open until filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah College, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society”.
  • Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publications), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received. Please apply via the following link: (http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/12659)
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad posted 19 April.

Missouri University of Science and Technology (USA:MO) - [Non-TT] Western Civilization, U.S. History, and/or American Government[]

  • Non tenure track, continuing, teaching assistant professorship in Western Civilization, U.S. History, and/or American Government, to begin Fall 2018
  • PhD must be in hand by 15 Aug. 2018
  • Teaching Load 4/4
  • Area of specialization is open, but applicants must have the demonstrated ability to teach at least two of the following survey courses: Early Western Civilization, Modern Western Civilization, American History to 1877, American History since 1877, American government. They should also be prepared to teach upper-level undergraduate electives in their field.
  • To submit an electronic application, please go to http://jobs.mst.edu . Select “Academic Employment” then select “Prospective Employees.” Please submit confidential letter(s) of reference to Dr. Michael Bruening at bruening@mst.edu. Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically: Cover letter, CV, Teaching portfolio that must include:Statement of teaching philosophy, Sample syllabi and assignments, Teaching evaluations (student and/or peer), Plus any other relevant pedagogical materials the candidate wishes to include, Names and contact information of three references, plus at least one confidential letter that addresses the candidate’s teaching ability.
  • Deadline: 16 Feb. 2018.
  • [March 19] Phone interviews being conducted
  • [March 27] Any updates since phone interviews?
  • [April 11] Anything out of MUST?

Muhlenberg College (USA: PA) - American History + History of Science/Public Health (pref. 19th c. and African American)[]

  • Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in American History to begin in August 2018.
  • Applicants should have a Ph.D. in American History with the ability to teach courses in the History of Medicine and/or History of Public Health.
  • Candidates must be able to teach nineteenth-century U.S. history, and preference will be given to applicants with expertise in African American history.
  • We expect this hire to contribute to the growth and development of our Public Health Program. The successful candidate will teach First Year Seminars, topical Introductions to History, and upper-level courses in their field.
  • Ph.D. must be in hand by time of appointment.
  • Applicants should submit the following as a single pdf to historysearch@muhlenberg.edu: a cover letter addressed to Dr. Thomas Cragin, Chair of the History Department, a C.V., a statement of teaching philosophy, a separate statement on how they will effectively engage with issues of diversity in the classroom and on campus or in the broader community, and evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
  • Please indicate if you will be available for interviews at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
  • Please arrange for graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically.
  • Application deadline is 30 Oct. 2017.
  • [28 Nov.] Any news?
  • Invited to interview at the AHA (x2)
  • Originally invited to interview at AHA, then interview was moved to Skype by the search committee. Interviewed via Skype on Dec. 19th, was told I'd hear about on-campus invites sometime towards the end of January.
  • [11 Dec.] Rejection email
  • [12 Jan.] Campus invitation extended

New Jersey Institute of Technology (USA:NJ) - University Lecturer in History (Non-TT)[]

  • Non-tenure track, renewable lectureship in history, based at NJIT's Federated History Department, to begin either January 2018 or September 2018.
  • Chronological and geographical area(s) of expertise are open, but the successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses offered by the department, including Hist 213: 20th-Century World or HIST 214: Technology and Culture in American History.
  • Preference for applicants whose teaching can support the Federated History Department's undergraduate initiative in the History of Technology, Environment, and Medicine/Health (HisTEM) and undergraduate program in Law, Technology and Culture (LTC).
  • Ph.D. in History or related discipline. (Applicants who are A.B.D., and will have Ph.D. in hand by August 2018 are welcome to apply.)
  • Applicants should submit materials electronically as directed at https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=20
  • Review of applications will begin October 23.

Northumbria University (UK:Eng)[]

  • Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (~tenured asst/assoc or assoc/full prof) in US History, to begin Sept. 2018
  • As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in US History, you will deliver teaching on a range of modules in the History and American Studies programmes, from Foundation Year to MA. You will bring a strong portfolio of publications for REF 2021 and will develop research supervision, grant capture and enterprise or knowledge exchange programmes. While enriching the collective work of the History subject group, one of the strongest in the modern university sector, you will also benefit from and contribute to the wider interdisciplinary research agendas that are being developed in the Institute for the Humanities, in particular those dealing with Environmental Humanities, Global and Transnational History, and Medical and Health Humanities.
  • For informal enquiries about this post, please contact Julian Wright, Professor of History and Head of Humanities, via email: julian.wright@northumbria.ac.uk
  • For more information and to apply please visit - https://work4.northumbria.ac.uk/work-for-us/details/?roleId=630
  • Deadline: 18 Jun. 2018
  • intend to interview 18 Jul.
  • Decline email received this morning 11 July.

Regis University (USA:CO) - American History, Assistant Professor[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in American history that is open to any periodization or specialization
  • The successful candidate will be required to annually teach one section of HS 223 History of the United States to 1877 in the fall and one section of HS 224 History of the United States since 1865 in the spring. Beyond that the successful applicant will have the flexibility to teach upper-division history courses for the major or possibly teach integrative core corses for Regis College.
  • Standard teaching load is 3:3 or 4:3
  • In addition to teaching, academic advising is an important part of a faculty member's workload. Regis is a Jesuit liberal arts college where care for the whole person (cura personalis) is a key element of our academic community.
  • Candidates should have an active research agenda. While Regis values research (and a record of sustained scholarship is required for tenure), a commitment to inclusive teaching and advising is essential. In addition, the successful candidate should demonstrate an ability to work with diverse student populations.
  • Requirements: A conferred PhD by 1 August 2018; and a demonstrated ability or poetntial for high quality teaching and outstanding accomplishments in the field of history.
  • Application process: All applicants must submit 1) A cover letter summarising your interest and qualifications, 2) a curriculum vitae with the names and contact information for three references, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness to https://jobs.regis.edu/hr/postings/3105  For more information about the department, the University and the College's desire to attract a diverse pool of applicants, please see the full advertisement on the website.
  • Applications received by November 1 will be given priority consideration. After a first round of interviews during the first week of December, semi-finalists will be asked to submit further application materials and a statement in response to the Regis University mission. Finalists will be selected by the end of January and on-campus interviews will be conducted in february.
  • Questions can be addressed to Dr. Ethan Sanders, Chair of the History Search Committee, at esanders@regis.edu
  • [12 Nov.] Any updates?
  • [14 Nov.] Nothing here. If they're serious about interviewing during the first week of December, they should be getting in touch with folks pretty soon, it seems.
  • [21 Nov.] Received email last night requesting additional materials.
  • [21 Nov.] They received more than 350 applications and are planning to schedule interviews with semi-finalists this week.

Position filled

Smith College (USA:MA) - [Non-TT][]

  • One year lectureship in the history of the United States with a transnational focus, to begin July 1, 2018
  • Teaching Load: 5 courses/year including two surveys: “Citizenship in the United States, 1776-1861” and “United States since 1877”. The other three courses will be decided in consultation with the department.
  • Candidates with demonstrated teaching experience who can offer courses on im/migration, empire, race, class, and/or women and gender are especially encouraged to apply, as are applicants from groups underrepresented in History. A commitment to excellence in teaching is required and a Ph.D. in History or a relevant field is expected by time of appointment.
  • Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/49290 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, three sample syllabi, and three confidential letters of recommendation.
  • Review begins: 2 Apr. 2018
  • [11 Apr] Rejection email received

St St. Charles County Community College (USA:MS) - [Non-TT][]

  • one year full-time, temporary History Faculty position for fall 2018
  • The faculty member will teach courses covering a range of history topics primarily focused on American History and will frequently interact within the department and the academic community in a professional capacity
  • A minimum of a Master's degree in History or a related field with 18 graduate level credit hours in history is required. At least two years of college teaching experience is highly recommended. The candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student learning, assessment and the use of technology in the delivery of instruction.
  • please submit one complete applicant packet containing all of the following: cover letter explaining teaching experience and/or philosophy of teaching, resume, three reference contacts, and a copy of transcripts. Please submit applications to https://stchas.aaimtrack.com/jobs/
  • After review of submitted applicant materials, on-campus interviews and classroom demonstrations may be necessary prior to candidate selection.
  • Deadline: 17 Apr. 2018.

State University of New York, Buffalo (USA:NY) - US with Hist Tech/Business [Non-TT][]

  • 10 month Clinical Assistant Professorship
  • The initial contract will be for two years with the option for renewal based on funding and department need. There is opportunity for promotion to clinical associate professor and clinical professor.
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 " to teach introductory courses in methodology and U.S. history, upper-level courses in the History of Technology and/or Business, and a course for MA students"
  • Please apply online via the UB Jobs portal. Candidates are required to submit the following documents to be considered: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Contact Information for References, Teaching Statement
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 2 May 2018.
  • [25 April 2018] Additional materials sought; interview scheduled 
  • Offer made and accepted. 

Tarleton State University (USA: TX) - US History (non-TT)[]

NB: this advertisement was posted to the wiki after the deadline. AFII (talk) 16:42, April 16, 2018 (UTC)

  • Permanent full-time Instructor of History beginning Fall 2018.
  • Promotion as an instructor and to tenure-track maybe considered based on performance, research interests, and program needs.
  • Teaching Load 5/5: The position will be primarily responsible for the teaching and management of U.S. History survey courses
  • Candidates with teaching interests that supplement American history survey courses are encouraged to apply. A Master's degree is required. PhD is preferred. Responsibilities will include assisting the department with advising of history majors.
  • The department requires a letter of application; evidence of teaching effectiveness to include teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations; curriculum vitae; and transcripts (official or unofficial). If you are not able to attach the documents when applying, please mail the requested documents to: Dr. Eric V. Morrow, Department Head, Department of Social Sciences, Tarleton State Unviersity, Box T-0660, Tarleton Station, Stephenville, TX 76402 - Applications accepted only online at: https://www.tarleton.edu/jobs.
  • Application review begins on 2 April 2018
  • [5 April 2018] Skype interview request

Texas State University (USA: TX) - Texas History to 1860[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Texas History to 1860
  • Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in history or related fields is required by time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach U.S. and Texas history survey courses and specialized undergraduate and graduate courses in Texas history and guide student research in Spanish-language sources. Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda complementing the existing methodological and topical strengths of the department with a record of scholarship.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Preferred areas of specialization include the borderlands and/or slavery.
  • Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin November 12, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/19740.
  • [Dec 4] Any word on this yet?
  • [Nov 29] Phone interviews scheduled

Texas State University (USA: TX) - United States Immigration History[]

  • Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in United States Immigration History
  • Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in history or related fields is required by time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach U.S. history survey courses and specialized undergraduate and graduate courses in cross-border migration studies. Candidates should demonstrate an active research agenda complementing the existing methodological and topical strengths of the department with a record of scholarship.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Preferred areas of specialization include intersectional approaches to public policy and community formation. We seek a collaboratively-minded historian with an interest in engaging with communities and organizations across and outside the university. Participation in departmental programs, service, and governance is expected of the successful candidate.
  • Review of applications will begin November 29, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/20759 .
  • [Jan 26] Any news?

Texas Tech University (USA:TX) - US Southwest[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in US Southwest History
  • The department is particularly interested in specializations related to Chicana/o history, Mexican American history, and/or Texas history. Ability to teach the undergraduate survey in Texas history is required. Teaching responsibilities will also include graduate and undergraduate courses in U.S. Southwest history and related subfields, as well as the U.S. history survey. A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching is required.
  • PhD must be in hand by start date.
  • All interested applicants must apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers (click on ‘Faculty’ and 'Search openings' then enter requisition number 11716BR). Applicants will be asked to upload a letter of application, c.v., and a sample of scholarly work. Additionally, three letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr. Miguel Levario, Chair, U.S. Southwest History Search Committee, Department of History, Texas Tech University, Box 41013, Lubbock, TX 79409-1013
  • Review begins: 3 Nov. 2017.
  • Phone interviews requested.
  • Any news?

University of Alabama (USA:AL) - US Legal/Constitutional History[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship US Legal/Constitutional History
  • Time period and research specialization open. The successful candidate will be expected to teach US Constitutional History to and from 1877, in addition to upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of expertise and the American Civilization survey.
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • To apply, go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/41818 and complete the online application. Attach a letter of application, vita, and an article-length writing sample. Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Dr. Lesley J. Gordon, Search Committee, Department of History, Box 870212, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0212. Please direct any inquiries to ljgordon1@ua.edu.
  • Review begins 15 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.
  • [25 Nov] Received snail mail confirmation that my application was received. No specific timeline stated.
  • [7 Dec] Skype interview request. 
  • [12 Feb] Offer made

University of Alabama in Huntsville (USA:AL) - [Non-TT] US South & Public[]

  • 2 Year Lectureship in US South & Public History, with experience teaching world history
  • PhD must be in hand by 1 Aug. 2018
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 Teaching responsibilities mainly include freshman-level world history and US surveys, but also courses in the candidate’s specializations. Experience in online teaching is desired.
  • Email letter of application, c.v., and at least three signed letters of reference (with contact’s name, address, telephone number and email address) to Stephen Waring, Chair, Department of History, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899 via history@uah.edu.
  • Review begins immediately [ad posted 5 Jun] & for full consideration 15 Jun. 2018

University of Alaska, Fairbanks (USA:AK) - Alaska & the circumpolar north[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in the history of Alaska and the circumpolar north, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a research program focused on Alaska and/or the Circumpolar North, teach undergraduate level courses for the History Department, teach graduate level courses in support of the interdisciplinary Arctic and Northern Studies MA Program, and participate in university and professional service. Areas of specialization must include Alaska and the Circumpolar North, but knowledge of European history would strengthen the candidate’s competitiveness for the position. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Alaska history, the Circumpolar North, as well as face to face and distance courses.
  • Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in History, Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at the university level, Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, Expertise in the History of Alaska, Expertise in the History of the Circumpolar North - Desired Qualifications: Ability to teach lower and upper level courses in European history, Ability to teach a Modern World or Western Civilization survey course, Demonstrated success in teaching diverse student populations.
  • Submit a statement of interest + a teaching philosophy and research statement, CV, transcripts, writing sample, and the contact information for three references.... . Apply at: http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/508369/uaf-cla-assistant-professor-of-history
  • For full consideration: 21 Jan. 2018 The position will be open until filled.

University of Cambridge (UK:Eng) - 1750-present[]

  • Lecturer (~asst prof) in American History, to begin 1 Sept. 2018
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • The appointee will have an outstanding research profile in any field of American history from 1750 to the present. Early career and more senior applicants in all fields of American history are encouraged to apply
  • The appointee will be responsible for teaching American History at all levels from first-year undergraduate to PhD. She or he will be expected to offer a taught course to the MPhil in American history and to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. In due course, the appointee will be expected to design and teach a Part II Specified and a Special Subject paper on an American history topic, and to play a part in convening Part I papers and directing the MPhil in American history. The appointee will also be expected to become a full participant in the Cambridge American History Seminar.
  • To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/16208. This will take you to the role on the University’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
  • Deadline: 9 Feb. 2018.
  • invited to interview, 2 March
  • did they hire anyone for this job?
  • They interviewed finalists on one day in mid-March, then quickly made an offer.
  • I've still heard nothing from them, no rejection or other communication

University of East Anglia (UK:Eng) - American Studies [Non-TT][]

  • Two year lectureship (~VAP) in American Studies & History, to begin 1 Sept. 2018
  • An ability to teach American political and/or Constitutional history, particularly twentieth-century history, would be an advantage.
  • While this position is fixed term, to cover a member of the academic team on funded research leave, it is intended that it will enable the post-holder to gain teaching experience while advancing their research plans.
  • Apply online
  • Deadline 24 Jul. 2018
  • NB the advertising period for this post may not be sufficient to allow non-EU applicants to gain a visa.

University of Hartford (USA:CT) - pre-1865 & women/gender history[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in pre-1865 US History, to begin 16 Aug. 2018
  • The department seeks a candidate whose primary field is U.S. history before 1865, who can teach courses in U.S. women’s and gender history and the history of sexuality. A secondary field in modern European history is a plus.
  • Teaching Load: 3/3
  • PhD must be in hand by start date; ABD candidates with a completion date by August 15, 2018 will be considered.
  • apply online at: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/1634 Dossiers must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of reference (including email addresses of the referees), writing sample, graduate transcript, statement of teaching philosophy, and teaching portfolio (sample syllabi, evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness). Questions may be addressed to Warren Goldstein, Chair, Department of History, at WGoldstei@hartford.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.
  • Review begins immediately [ad posted 20 Oct] with hard deadline: 17 Nov. 2017
  • The Search Committee will conduct Skype interviews in November and hopes to invite finalists to campus for interviews and a teaching demonstration before the end of the fall term.
  • [Nov 23] Has anyone been contacted for a Skype interview?
  • nothing here. 
  • [Nov 30] November is over. Has anyone had a Skype interview?
  • no word here
  • [Dec 8] Skype interview request [x3]
  • [10 Jan] Campus Interviews scheduled?
  • [15 Jan] I haven't heard anything, but I also thought they said in the interview that they would let us know either way, either before or after the holidays?
  • nothing here [21 Jan]
  • I'm still waiting [2 Feb]

University of Kent (UK:Eng) - Multiple positions[]

  • Two lectureships/senior lectureships (~tenured asst/assoc or assoc/full prof) in US American History
  • Applications from specialists in any field of American History are welcome, but the School is particularly keen to enhance its coverage of nineteenth- and twentieth-century history, and would encourage you to apply if your interests are in the history of race, gender and social history, politics and international relations and history of war.
  • As Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in American History you will: be engaged in high quality research; teach and convene undergraduate and postgraduate modules in American history; perform administrative roles in the School and the Centre for American Studies.
  • To be successful in this role you will have: a PhD in History or American Studies (with History focus) or equivalent; experience of research-led teaching of American History in a higher education context; a strong submission of high-quality research publications for REF 2021; the ability to contribute to and organise research seminars, workshops and conferences.
  • applications must be made via the University’s online application system. You will be required to fill in the main details section of the application form as well as upload your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly and explicitly address the requirements of the Person specification and you should provide clear evidence and examples in your application which back-up any assertions you make in relation to each criterion. We recommend a maximum of 4 x A4 sides for this document. Apply Online
  • Deadline: 5 Apr. 2018
  • Intend to interview 24 and 25 April.
  • [April 12] Rejection email.

University of Kent (UK:Eng) - Senior Hire[]

  • Professor (tenured full prof+) of American History
  • We welcome applications from candidates who have a strong research trajectory based on leadership and international recognition in the field, a robust publication portfolio and an impressive REF submission, external grant capture, a proven track record of postgraduate supervision at doctoral level, and strong evidence of public engagement/impact activity.
  • As Professor of American History you will: Teach and convene undergraduate and postgraduate modules in American history and to contribute to curriculum development in this area; Make an outstanding and sustained contribution to the research profile of the School of History through research, successful external funding bids, knowledge exchange and public engagement; Undertake a leadership role in building a research cluster in the School and attracting and supervising high-quality postgraduate applications; Perform a senior management role in the School and in the Centre for American Studies.
  • To be successful in this role you will have: PhD in History (or Equivalent); Proven track-record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level; A sustained record of international excellence in research and publication; Ability to encourage and support all staff, especially early career researchers, in the development of all aspects of their professional career.
  • If you require further information regarding the application process please contact The Resourcing Team on jobs@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: HUM0829 Please note - applications must be made via the University’s online application system. You will be required to fill in the main details section of the application form as well as upload your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly and explicitly address the requirements of the Person specification and you should provide clear evidence and examples in your application which back-up any assertions you make in relation to each criterion. We recommend a maximum of 4 x A4 sides for this document. CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
  • Deadline: 14 Feb. 2018.
  • Intend to interview 7 Mar.

University of Maine (USA:ME) - New England History[]

  • Academic-year tenure track assistant professorship in American History, with a specialization in New England, to begin 1 Sept. 2018
  • Teaching Load: 4 courses/year "The successful candidate must be able to develop courses on the History of Maine by their second year of appointment and may advise the editorial staff of Maine History, the state journal of historical record."
  • The development of a productive research agenda, along with service to the department, college, and university, will also be expected. A commitment to public history is preferred. Interest in the history of women, gender, and sexuality and/or Franco-Americans is also desired. The successful candidate must have a PhD in History by the time of appointment. Demonstrated teaching experience, evidence of scholarship, and excellent communication skills are also required.
  • To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Materials must be submitted via HireTouch (http://umaine.hiretouch.com) “Apply For Position”. You will need to create a profile and application. Persons writing letters of recommendation must submit their letters electronically to um.ushistorysearch@maine.edu. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
  • Review begins: 16 Jan. 2018 and continues until position filled.
  • Any word on this one?
  • No [13 Feb.]
  • Invited for campus interview [15 Feb.]
  • Me too [20 Feb.]
  • offer made and most likely accepted.

University of Maryland (USA:MD) - US Military[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in US Military History
  • The successful candidate must anticipate completion of the Ph.D. by July 2018, have a research concentration in U.S. military history, and be prepared to teach specialized and survey courses.
  • We are interested in candidates with a focus on the strategic, political, ideological, economic, and/or social dimensions of the subject. Candidates should have experience doing archival research and indicate ability and desire to do research at the United States National Archives in College Park, located a mile from the campus.
  • submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, three reference providers, and a writing sample (maximum 50 pages) to https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/54792 ... Letters of reference will be requested after receipt of curriculum vitae.
  • For best consideration: 1 Nov. 2017.
  • [30 Nov] Any updates on this search?
  • [11 Dec] Invited to interview at the AHA (contacted via email)
  • Any news on campus interviews??

University of Mississippi (USA:MS) - [Non-TT], America to 1877[]

  • Visiting Assistant Professorship in American History to 1877, for the 2018-19 academic year
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 Duties will include teaching lower and upper division undergraduate courses in American History,
  • Apply online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu. Supplementary materials, including a letter of interest, vita, three letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio, and writing sample, should be attached to the online application or mailed to Chair, American History Search Committee, Department of History, 310 Bishop Hall, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848.
  • Review begins immediately [ad posted 22 Jun] and continues until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

University of Sheffield (UK:Eng) - North American and/or Caribbean before 1820[]

  • Lecturer (~tenured asst/assoc prof) in North American and/or Caribbean History Before c. 1820, to begin 1 Sept. 2018
  • The successful candidate will be an excellent researcher and communicator capable of teaching specialist courses and contributing to our undergraduate and postgraduate provision in American, Early Modern, and possibly Global History. All qualified candidates are invited to apply, although we would particularly welcome applicants with an interest in the history of slavery.
  • You will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in American and/or Caribbean History or a relevant subject area. You will have teaching and research strengths within your field and be a potential leader in your subject and in the Department as a whole. You will help design and deliver teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and develop the Department’s research profile both by the production of high-quality publications and by attracting external research funding. You will also be expected to contribute to the Department’s presence within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the wider University and, through outreach and knowledge exchange, in Sheffield and beyond. The willingness to communicate to a variety of audiences beyond the purely academic is also essential for this position.
  • apply online
  • Deadline: 14 May 2018.
  • [30 May] Invitation to campus interview

The University of the South (USA:TN) - [Non-TT;VAP][]

  • Three year Visiting Assistant Professorship in American History (before 1860), to begin Aug. 2018
  • ...there is the possibility of extension for two additional years beyond the original three
  • Areas of specialization other than the American South and African American history are preferred.
  • PhD must be in hand by 1 Aug. 2018
  • Teaching Load: 6 courses/year "The successful candidate will teach the U.S. History survey and courses in their fields of expertise."
  • Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript (unofficial accepted), and three letters of recommendation. A teaching dossier consisting of sample syllabi and course evaluations is also desirable. All applications must be submitted through the online portal at https://jobs.sewanee.edu/postings/2337
  • Deadline: 15 Nov. 2017.
  • Intend to interview at the AHA in January 2018.
  • [12 Dec] Any word on this one?
  • [12 Dec] received invitation to AHA interview today (x3)
  • [12 Dec] was the invitation via email or phone? [13 Dec] it was via email
  • [24 Jan] Any word post-AHA?
  • [26 Jan] nothing here
  • [27 Jan] on-campus visit invites sent last week

University of Southern California (USA:CA) - [Multiple Positions][]

  • Four tenure track assistant professorships in United States history.
  • The History department welcomes applications from scholars whose work examines any aspect of the history of the United States across all periods. Fields and periods of particular interest include the history of slavery; the Civil War and Reconstruction; African America; Native America; the West; gender and sexuality; borderlands; the U.S. and the world.
  • PhD should be in hand by start date.
  • In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-professor-of-history/1209/5238397 .
  • Applicants to these searches should upload a CV, a letter of interest, writing sample(s), and the names of three individuals who will be contacted by USC for references...Inquiries may be sent to search co-chairs, Professors William Deverell or Karen Halttunen (deverell@usc.edu or halttune@usc.edu). Application materials must be submitted online.
  • Deadline: 20 Oct. 2017.
  • Four TT positions at once???
  • Yes: they had several people retire, etc. in the past 3-4 years 
  • [posted 22 Oct.] I would just like to thank USC for the easiest application system I've encountered thus far.
  • [posted 30 Oct.] Yes, it's a marvelous system!
  • Any word?
  • [posted 22 Oct.] Just got an automatic email notification that they received one of my reference letters
  • [7 Nov] Anyone heard anything yet?
  • I got the sense that your references were automatically sent an email requesting a letter once you submitted your application.
  • [21 Nov} Any update?
  • [4 Dec] Nothing yet. x9
  • [4 Dec] Skype interview scheduled (x2)
  • Are the interviews that have been scheduled specific to one field or across different field
  • [20 Jan] Have they scheduled campus visits yet? They said we would hear in mid-January...

University of South Florida (USA:FL) - Since 1865[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor in United States History since 1865, to begin in August 2018
  • Area of specialization is open, though applicants who could offer courses in gender and women's history, public history and the digital humanities, or environmental history and the history of science are particularly invited to apply, as are candidates with secondary fields outside of United States History.
  • Applicants should have their Ph.D. in hand by the time of appointment. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience and demonstrated excellence in scholarship.
  • Teaching responsibilities will include a range of undergraduate courses, including surveys and seminars in US History since 1865, courses in the university's General Education program (including US History since 1877 and, as appropriate, World History since 1815 or Introduction to the Humanities), as well as Historical Methods and Materials.
  • Visit https://gems.fastmail.usf.edu:4440/psp/gemspro-tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=14535&PostingSeq=1 and click on the Apply Now button. When applying you will have the opportunity to upload – as a single file – a letter of application, CV, and statement of teaching philosophy. Please also arrange to have three confidential letters of reference submitted by e-mail to woronerj@mail.usf.edu or by mail to: US History search committee, c/o Jennifer Woroner, University of South Florida St. Petersburg, College of Arts & Sciences, 140 Seventh Avenue South, DAV 100, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
  • Apply online by completing the required information and attaching the required documents. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR LETTER OF APPLICATION AND CV, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
  • For full consideration: 1 Nov. 2017
  • Intend to interview at the AHA
  • [27 Nov] Any news?
  • [2 Dec] Received email invite to interview at AHA
  • [29 Jan] Have on-campus invites gone out? 

University of Texas, Austin (USA:TX) - American Studies, incl. US Social/Cultural History[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in American Studies, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The desired areas of specialization include intersectional approaches to Public Health and Environmental Studies, broadly conceived.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2 "it is expected that the successful candidate will teach at least one of the department’s core survey courses each semester, including U.S. Social and Cultural History (AMS 355 and/or 356)."
  • In addition to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, duties will include developing a strong research program, directing graduate research, demonstrating evidence of successful research productivity, and exhibiting a commitment to service to the department, college, and university.
  • Successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in American Studies or related field prior to appointment
  • Please submit an up to date CV; cover letter with description of teaching and research interests; evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course syllabi, student evaluations); writing sample (preferably no more than 25 pages); and three confidential letters of recommendation.
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2017.

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (USA: TX) - Non-TT Lecturer (3YR) in U.S. History[]

  • The ideal candidate will have specialized in U.S. History with a minor field or substantial graduate training in World History and/or Geography. 
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have a minimum of one year’s experience teaching at an institution of higher education.
  • Primarily responsible for teaching freshman U.S. history survey courses and, if needed, an occasional 2000-3000 level course in World History, World History Studies, or Geography and the Environment in History.
  • Also published at World/Global history
  • Application closes: 28 Feb. 2018.

University of Wisconsin, Madison (USA:WI - History of U.S. Political Economy from the Civil War to the Present[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in the History of U.S. Political Economy from the Civil War to the Present, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The successful candidate will hold the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Chair in the History of American Politics, Institutions, and Political Economy.
  • We welcome candidates whose work focuses on United States politics, markets, and institutions, and who seek to integrate the insights of such fields as (for instance) business history, economic history, environmental history, labor history, legal history, and the history of the state. The ideal candidate will actively engage in the intellectual life of our large history faculty with diverse temporal, geographical, and methodological interests, as well as embrace departmental commitments to undergraduate and graduate education and engage in significant ongoing research and publication. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the history of U.S. political economy since the Civil War. The successful candidate will perform departmental, university and community services as appropriate.
  • Interested candidates should find the position announcement at jobs.wisc.edu, click on “Apply Now” and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample of roughly 35 pages. If the writing sample forms part of a larger book manuscript or dissertation, please include an abstract and table of contents or a statement of how the writing sample fits in with the larger project. You will be asked to provide contact information for three references; they will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.
  • For full consideration: 17 Nov. 2017.
  • [Dec. 19] Any news on this one?
  • I got interview request 7 Dec., forgot to update.

Utah University (USA:UT) - [Non-TT][]

  • one-year Temporary Assistant Professor in the history of the United States to begin August 1, 2018
  • Geographical and chronological fields are open.
  • Teaching Load; 3/3
  • To be eligible, candidates must have completed a doctoral degree in history no later than August 13, 2018.
  • Along with the on-line at application at https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=3429. please attach: A current Curriculum Vitae, A cover letter,The names and email addresses of three references (Your references will be automatically sent a system email from USU asking them to upload a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
  • Review begins: 23 May 2018 (ad posted 11 May)

Wheaton College (USA: IL) - American Christianity[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in the History of American Christianity, to begin Aug. 2018
  • Candidates should have a secondary field. Secondary fields can be thematic (such as gender, economic or business, labor), regional (excluding Europe) or methodological (such as digital humanities, pedagogy).
  • Teaching load: 3/3
  • To be assured full consideration, please send letter of interest and C.V... to history@wheaton.edu, Attention Tracy McKenzie, Chair.
  • Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant
  • Deadline: 9 Oct. 2017.
  • [posted 3 Nov.] Any updates? x2
  • [Oct. 27] Request for formal applications 
  • [7 Nov.] Polite rejection letter.
  • - [11 Dec] Skype Interviews Scheduled
  • [8 Jan] Campus interviews scheduled 

Whitworth University (USA:WA) - Early & 19th C American w/Latin American or African-American[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Early & 19th C American History, with required expertise in Latin American or African American history
  • Teaching Load: 7 courses/year
  • We would prefer to offer a range of courses in American history that cover not just the founders or European immigrants but also the experiences of Native Americans and African Americans, as well as U.S. interaction with Latin America. There is a possibility of teaching in American Studies, and/or Women’s and Gender Studies programs. Clearly demonstrated interest or expertise in the Digital Humanities would be highly valued.
  • To view the posting and to apply please visit our website at www.whitworth.edu/jobs, current openings, faculty.
  • Faculty Faith Essay Required: faculty candidates are expect to write an essay demonstrating their commitment to a Christian liberal arts education.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 9 Feb.
  • Invitation for Skype Interview. They seem to be moving quickly! [18 Dec]
  • Any word on this one? 
  • [Jan 17] campus visit invitation 

Winston-Salem State University (USA:NC) - History, Politics, and Social Justice[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in the Department of History, Politics, and Social Justice at Winston-Salem State University
  • The Department of History, Politics, and Social Justice at Winston-Salem State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2018. The department seeks exceptional candidates with a strong commitment to: undergraduate teaching excellence, advising, mentoring undergraduate research, interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations, engagement with the broader public, and service to the community.
  • Candidates who can also contribute more broadly to the department’s mission focusing on social justice are strongly desired. We welcome candidates with a background in Justice Studies/Criminology/Criminal Justice, History or related fields who will work collaboratively across our undergraduate degree programs in History, Justice Studies, and Political Science.
  • Special consideration will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research interests that include but are not limited to theories of justice and race; quantitative methodology; historical approaches to the study of race, crime, and public policy; and African American history, crime and the city.
  • Review of applications to begin 16 Feb. 2018.
  • Has anyone heard anything out of this job search? (March 22)

Canadian[]

Grant MacEwan University (CAN) - Indigenous History[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Indigenous History, to begin 1 Jul. 2018
  • In addition to teaching and developing courses in their area of specialization, the successful candidate will teach surveys in at least one of Canadian, American, or European History. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the history and worldviews of Nēhiyaw, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Anishinabeg, Inuit, and Metis people. A record of community engagement, familiarity with digital humanities, and comfort in a multidisciplinary humanist environment are assets.
  • Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in History and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program.
  • Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, sample of scholarly work, and academic transcripts. All application materials, including three letters of reference sent directly by referees, quoting the competition number, should be sent to careers@macewan.ca.. Only applications received electronically will be considered. To apply, go to http://www.macewan.ca/careers and select the job posting.
  • Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Edvard Lorkovic, Chair, Department of Humanities. Contact information available at: http://www.macewan.ca/wcm/SchoolsFaculties/ArtsScience/Programs/BachelorofArts/Disciplines/History/index.htm
  • Review begins: 15 Dec. 2017 and continues until position filled.

Queen’s University (CAN: ON) - History of 20th and 21st c. Canada[]

  • Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in the history of twentieth and twenty-first century Canada, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2018.
  • The university welcomes applicants with any research specialization that diversifies or complements our current strengths. Possible fields include, but are not limited, to indigeneity and race, colonialism and the environment, and gender and politics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach broadly and play a vital role in the department’s graduate and undergraduate programs, exposing students to a range of themes and perspectives reflecting the diversity of the modern Canadian experience. Applicants whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs. Candidates must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred environment.
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
  • Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application package electronically as a single PDF to Dr. Rebecca Manley at history.chair@queensu.ca, although hard copy applications may be submitted to: Dr. Rebecca Manley, Associate Professor and Chair, The Department of History, Room 212, Watson Hall, 49 Bader Lane, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, CANADA K7L 3N6.
  • The deadline for applications is 26 October 2017.
  • Campus interviews scheduled (Dec. 15)

African-American[]

Auburn University - open rank[]

  • Tenure-track appointment in African- American History, at either the assistant, associate, or full professor rank.
  • Period and specialization within African-American history are open.
  • The appointee will teach in the World History core curriculum, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialty, including in the Africana studies minor.
  • A Ph.D. in History, American Studies, or Africana Studies is required.
  • To apply for this position, please visit https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/. Applicants will be required to attach a letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts, a short writing sample (such as an article or chapter), evidence of teaching effectiveness (including student and peer evaluations, if available), and provide contact information for three letters of recommendation. Inquiries should be directed to Jennifer E. Brooks, Search Committee Chair, at jebrooks@auburn.edu.
  • Review begins 17 Nov. 2017 , and continues until the position is filled.
  • [5 Dec] Skype interviews scheduled.
  • [Jan 8] Any updates? 
  • [Jan 8] Nothing here.
  • [Jan 17] Campus interviews scheduled.

State University (USA:IA) - [Non-TT][]

  • Full time one-year contract faculty position in African American history available August, 2018
  • Teaching Load: twelve hours of undergraduate courses each semester in African American history as well as survey courses in United States history.
  • Minimum qualifications: ABD African American history from an accredited college or university; must have active research agenda in African American history since 1877.
  • Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in modern U.S. history or modern African American history from an accredited college or university; teaching experience at the college or university level.
  • Candidates must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
  • Apply online at: http://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/12703 Include the following documents with your application: cover letter addressed to Dr. Abel Alves and curriculum vitae. In addition, please upload in “Other” a writing sample and if available, teaching evaluations. The references that you list on your application will be contacted to submit confidential letters of reference. Transcripts are optional at time of application, but an official transcript of the highest degree will be required at time of hire.
  • Review begins immediately [ad posted 12 Apr.] with deadline of 6 May 2018

Bowie State University (USA:MA) - African & African-American[]

  • Assistant professorship in history

California State University San Bernardino (USA: CA)[]

  • Full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in African-American History beginning September, 2018.
  • The successful candidate is expected to develop and teach both lower-division American history and upper-division courses in African American history and upper-division history courses in the candidate's areas of expertise. The successful candidate will also be expected to produce a strong record of research and publication and provide service to the university and community.
  • Applications, which must be submitted online, must include a letter of application, current CV, contact information and letters of recommendation from three individuals qualified to comment, a writing sample, copies of syllabi of courses taught or proposed, and copies of transcripts of all post-secondary degrees (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
  • Also include a Diversity Statement which may include your interpretation of diversity, inclusion, gender equity and must include specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background/philosophy has prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 250 words).
  • LINK to Apply
  • Formal review of applications will begin 30 Sept. 2017 3 Nov. 2017 and continue until the position is filled.
  • [Dec 19] Email invitation for Skype interview
  • [Jan 23] Any updates after Skype interviews?
  • [Jan 23] No news here
  • [Jan 30] Have campus invites gone out?

Case Western Reserve University (USA:OH)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in African-American History,
  • All categories and specializations in the field are welcome. The successful candidate for this job will have the opportunity to affiliate and work with the Social Justice Institute of the College of Arts & Sciences.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2 "The successful candidate will also teach graduate courses in African-American history and the candidate’s field of specialty as well as undergraduate courses in African-American and U.S history"
  • Candidates should submit a letter of application stating research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a graduate transcript, a writing sample, and relevant teaching evaluations addressed to Renée Sentilles, Chair, African-American History Search Committee, Department of History, Mather House 104, Cleveland, OH 44106-7107 as a single PDF file sent to Ms. Katie Nabors at africanamericanhistorysearch@case.edu. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted in PDF format to Ms. Nabors either independently from the referees or from Interfolio or another digital application service.
  • Deadline: 1 Dec. 2017.
  • Request for AHA Interview

College of Charleston (USA:SC)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in African-American History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • Applicants who study the Antebellum era are especially welcome.
  • Candidates must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in African-American history by August 2018.
  • In addition to upper-level and graduate courses in African-American history, the ability to teach survey courses in the general education curriculum in pre-modern and/or modern history is essential.
  • Apply online at JOBS.COFC.EDU. Submit a detailed letter of application including current and projected research agenda, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required for hiring), writing sample, sample syllabi, and contact information for three reference providers who will submit letters of recommendation online. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Professor Christophe Boucher, Chair of the African American History Search Committee, History Department, at boucherc@cofc.edu.
  • Deadline: 15 Dec. 2017.
  • Does anyone know what the actual deadline for this job is? On their website it says January 15, 2018, and H-Net had both December 15 and December 31 as deadlines. 
  • December 15th is the deadline. (Pro Tip: always assume the earliest deadline listed if you want to have the best chance at a job).
  • Insider info. Deadline is December 15th, for sure.
  • Has anyone heard back about interviews?
  • Any word from CoC yet?
  • [13 March] Nothing here.

Georgia Southern University (USA:GA)[]

  • 10-month Assistant Professorship in African-American History, to begin 1 Aug. 2018
  • Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor of African-American History requires teaching, advisement, research, and service responsibilities. The successful candidate will regularly teach core courses in the history of the United States required of all Georgia Southern University students, courses required for the major, and a variety of upper-division courses in his or her field. In addition to pursuing an active research agenda, the successful candidate is expected to advise students and contribute to departmental governance
  • PhD must be in hand by 1 Aug. 2018
  • A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; an article-length writing sample, and three professional letters of recommendation. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications and applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Jonathan Bryant, Search Chair, Search #67479, Department of History, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8054, Statesboro GA 30460-8054 - Electronic mail: history@georgiasouthern.edu - Telephone: 912-478-4478
  • Screening begins: 19 Jan 2018.
    • Any updates on this search? [28 Feb 2018]
    • [13 March] Nothing here.

Hunter College, CUNY (USA: NY)[]

  • Open Rank tenure track professor in African American History beginning September 2018
  • Strong preference for associate or full
  • Applicants with research interests related to slavery, particularly in a transnational context, are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Applications can be submitted on-line by accessing the CUNY Portal on the CUNY job website http://cuny.edu/employment.html and navigating to Careers at CUNYfirst.  Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should click on the appropriate link to register.  Please provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document. The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
  • In addition to the on-line application on the CUNY Portal, candidates should provide three confidential letters of reference to: African-American History Search Committee, Hunter College, 695 Park Ave., New York, NY 10065 or email to history.search@hunter.cuny.edu
  • In addition to teaching in specialty, the appointee should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching first or second half of U.S. history survey.
  • Review of applications will begin 30 Oct. 2017 and continue until filled

Kentucky State University (USA:KY)- [Non-TT; VAP][]

  • Tenure track  Visiting assistant professorship in History
  • Duties include but not limited to: (1) teach introductory courses in History, plus upper-level courses in African American History (2) advising students (3) engaging in research, publishing, distance education, grant-seeking, and other related professional/scholarly/creative activities, involving students whenever possible, and (4) contributing to the department, college and university through committee involvement, curriculum/course development, student assessment, and community service.
  • Applicant must have a Ph.D. degree in History from an accredited institution of higher education at the time of appointment
  • Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; Statement of teaching philosophy and research interest; and three current letters of recommendation and a transcript from institution awarding highest degree to: Kentucky State University, Office of Human Resources, 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
  • Deadline: Open until filled [ad posted 18 July 2017]
  • Does anyone know if this is a full time tenure track position? Kentucky State's website describes it as a visiting position. I have called HR several times and no one seems to know.
  • Seems like there was a mix up in how this was filed at Chronicle Vitae. The ad states pretty clearly this is a VAP position and the rolling deadline seems to corroborate that fact. 

Middle Tennessee State University (USA:TN) - Pre-1900[]

  • Tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor in African-American History (pre-1900), to begin 1 Aug. 2018
  • with a preference for the history of slavery (#126530). The successful candidate will be expected to teach American History surveys, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in African-American History and other areas of the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to MTSU’s new program in Africana Studies.
  • PhD in History or closely related field by appointment date
  • To apply or for more detailed information visit http://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 31 Dec. 2017.
  • Has an offer been made?
  • [11 Apr] Email received - position has been filled.

Monmouth University (USA:NJ)[]

  • Tenure track associate professorship in African American History
  • Candidates with the ability to teach advanced courses on African American Intellectual History; Race and Ethnicity, Gender Studies, American Popular Culture, the Civil Rights Movement, and the African Diaspora are preferred, as is the ability to contribute to our existing undergraduate and graduate programs in history.
  • Log in to http://apptrkr.com/1108088 to apply and see the job duties for this positio
  • Deadline: 26 Nov. 2017.
  • Request for phone interview [Jan. 18]
  • Any updates on this search? [Feb. 27]
  • Offer accepted

Northwestern University (USA:IL) - [Associate or Full Professor][]

  • Tenure track associate or full professorship in African American History, to begin 1 Sept.2018
  • We seek a scholar with teaching and research interests in African American history post Reconstruction to 1945. The applicant's area of specialty is open, but historians who work on gender, labor, incarceration, or internationalism are particularly welcome. The appointment will be in the Department of African American Studies within the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.
  • Applications and supporting documents will be accepted only by online submission at the following link http://www.afam.northwestern.edu/about/open-positions.html. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample of no more than 25 pages or article length manuscript, and the names and contact information of three recommenders. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 27, 2017. Inquiries about the search may be sent to afas@northwestern.edu.Applications and supporting documents will be accepted only by online submission at the following link http://www.afam.northwestern.edu/about/open-positions.html. Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample of no more than 25 pages or article length manuscript, and the names and contact information of three recommenders...Inquiries about the search may be sent to afas@northwestern.edu.
  • For full consideration: 27 Oct. 2017.

Oklahoma State University (USA: OK) - African American History since 1865[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor to begin August 2018.
  • Ph.D. required at time of employment.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2 - Teaching responsibilities include lower-division surveys, upper-division courses, and graduate seminars.
  • Conference travel funding and research support available. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and publications.
  • Candidates will be expected to support the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods; and demonstrate a commitment to engaging communities underrepresented in the academy.
  • Submit cover letter, CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/43852. Salary competitive. The filling of this position is contingent upon availability of funding.
  • For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2017.
  • Skype interviews scheduled.
  • [5 Nov] Any updates since Skype interviews?
  • [Nov 6] Nope.
  • [Nov 16] Nothing here either.
  • Campus interview scheduled

Providence College (USA: RI) - 20th c. African American History[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship in twentieth-century African American history beginning fall 2018.
  • As our student body grows increasingly diverse, experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students from a range of economic, social, cultural backgrounds is preferred.
  • Scholars whose research places the African American experience in an interdisciplinary, comparative, and/or transnational perspective are particularly welcome.
  • Competence to teach in the Development of Western Civilization program as part of the regular teaching load is required. Experience in interdisciplinary and/or team-teaching is desirable.
  • Ph.D. from an accredited institution by date of appointment is required.
  • Letter of application, c.v., unofficial undergraduate and official graduate transcripts, and the names and email addresses of three reference providers should be submitted electronically to https://careers.providence.edu.
  • Deadline for completed applications is 20 Oct. 2017.
  • [15 Nov.] Anyone hear back on this search?
  • [7 Dec] Nothing yet...[x2]
  • I have an interview scheduled at the AHA in January.
  • [18 Dec] Received generic rejection by email.
  • I interviewed with them at the AHA and recently was told that I did not make the list of three scheduled to visit campus. Note: The in person interview process included submitting more supporting materials that included writing a two page response to the "Mission Statement" which states that faith and reason are compatible. To me, this was odd because the Friar/President of the University also reviews this statement and is apparently involved in making the final decision on hiring. This entire process was weird and in my opinion agreeing to such a statement seems to impinge upon one's academic freedom.
  • faith statements are pretty common at religious universities. It's part of the process when you apply to jobs at them, but it is unusual that PC didn't make it clear up front they expected this
  • Some serious struggles over diversity at Providence and this statement (at least the way it is constructed and the role it plays in the hiring process) have been debated in the media over the last few years google former Providence professor Anthony Esolen controversy. 

Rhodes College (TN:USA) - [Non-TT:VAP][]

  • Visiting Assistant Professorship in Africana Studies and History
  • The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in the history of the Black Atlantic and/or the African-American experience and who could teach an Introduction to Africana Studies course. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in an interdisciplinary program such as gender and sexuality studies, urban studies, or critical race theory.
  • The successful candidate should have a PhD in hand by August 2018.
  • Teaching Load: 6 courses/year
  • Please apply online at http://jobs.rhodes.edu. Completed applications will include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Your application must also include a statement that addresses your interest in teaching at a liberal arts college and how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service might contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values.
  • Review begins 1 Feb 2018 and continues until position filled.

State University New York (SUNY) Oneonta (USA:NY)[]

Tennessee Technological University (USA: TN)[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship in African American history beginning August 1, 2018
  • Teaching responsibilities include upper division course in African American history, both halves of the U.S. history survey, and other specialty areas where needed
  • Preference for a candidate who can teach courses in the subfields of economic history, southern U.S., intellectual history, modern U.S., and/or sports history
  • Applicants will be required to apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu and electronically upload a cover letter discussing teaching experience and philosophy, advising, research and other professional goals, and courses you are willing to teach; curriculum vitae; copies of all higher education transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire); and names and email addresses for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter.
  • Screening of applications will begin 1 Dec. 2017; open until filled.
  • Offer Extended
  • Was this job reposted?
    • Yes, it was reposted on 3/16 and now the announcement no longer exists. I interviewed in Feb. No rejection notice yet.

Tufts University (USA:MA) - [Senior Hire][]

  • Tenure track position (Gerald Gill Professorship) in African-American History, to begin 1 Jul. 2018
  • Candidates at the rank of Professor are preferred; advanced Associate Professors will also be considered.
  • The successful candidate will teach courses on African American History in the long 20th century, including the Civil Rights Movement. Specialists in all sub-fields are encouraged to apply.. This position offers the opportunity of engagment with the Tufts Center for the Study of Race and Democracy and the Consortium of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora
  • Applications should include a letter of application, CV, a writing sample, and the names of three references. No references will be contacted without the explicit approval from the applicant. All application materials must be submitted via interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/41829. Application letters should be addressed to David Ekbladh, Search Committee Chair. Please direct quetions to Annette Lazzara, Departmetn Administrator, at annette.lazzara@tufts.edu.
  • Review begins: 15 Sept. 2017.

University of Dayton (USA:OH)[]

  • Tenure track assistant or associate professorship in African American History, to begin 16 Aug. 2018
  • Typical teaching load: 3/3 " The position requires teaching in African American history in addition to HST 103 The West and the World that is the department’s introductory course in historical study"
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • appointment at the rank of Associate Professor requires a record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with the criteria for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of History and College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Dayton
  • Apply online at http://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/24503 by submitting a Letter of Application, CV, three Letters of Reference, and copy of Graduate Transcript(s)...For the complete list of qualifications please see the job posting on our website at: http://jobs.udayton.ed
  • Deadline: 24 Nov. 2017
  • Intend to interview at the AHA
  • [29 Nov] Received email invite to interview at AHA and phone call from search committee chair
  • [14 Jan] Any updates?
  • [19 Jan] No word yet.
  • [19 Jan] Campus visit scheduled; contacted on 8 Jan.

University of Houston-Victoria (USA:TX) - pre-1865 US history[]

  • 9-month, tt Assistant/Associate Professor in History and the Humanities in the School of Arts and Sciences, preferably with a specialization in pre-1865 U.S. history, to begin in the fall of 2018.
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 Primary teaching responsibilities will involve the first half of the U.S. history survey course, upper-division courses in pre-1865 U.S. history, and graduate courses in the applicant’s field of specialty. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available.
  • Candidates should submit the following: 1) a cover letter relating the applicant's expertise to the qualifications listed above; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a list of three potential references, with at least one preferably addressing teaching effectiveness; 4) evidence of effective teaching, if available; 5) copies of all college transcripts. (Official transcripts will be required of all finalists.)
  • Review begins: 23 May 2018 and continues until position filled
  • [25 June 2018] Offer made and accepted

University of Iowa (USA: IA) - post-1877 African American History[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor in modern African American History.
  • The successful candidate must have a record of research and scholarship in post-1877 African American history, be prepared to teach the lower-division African American history survey as well as upper-division and graduate courses on critical themes in modern African American history, and be prepared to engage the programmatic missions of both units.
  • Candidate must have a Ph.D. in History, African American Studies, or closely related field, in hand by August 1. Applicants will submit an online application at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/, please refer to requisition #71516. Electronic attachments should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a brief teaching statement, a substantial sample of written work, ideally the dissertation, and the names/contact information of three references. Hard copies of letters of reference, or published book, should be sent directly to: African American History Search Committee, History Department - 280 Schaeffer Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1409.
  • review begins 1 Oct. 2017 but new applicants will be considered until an appointment is made.
  • [25 Oct] Any movement on this search yet?
  • If Iowa runs their searches the same way as they used to, the committee will bypass first-round phone or AHA interviews and just choose 2-3 candidates to come to campus. They make this decision after having read all the writing samples, etc. I don't know if they still do it this way, but if they do, the people they invite to campus will find out fairly late (possibly post-AHA, though I don't remember the exact timing). The on-campus interviews will take place around the same time others do (late January).
  • Thanks for that info!
  • Campus interviews scheduled.
  • Any news?
  • Two hires made. [posted 12 Feb.]

University of North Alabama (USA:AL) - Pre-1877[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in pre-1877 African-American History
  • Preference given to a specialty in North American slavery. A secondary field in African History or the Atlantic World would be of special interest. Teaching responsibilities will include U.S. History surveys, advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialty, as well as the development of online courses.
  • Teaching responsibilities will include U.S. History surveys, advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialty, as well as the development of online courses
  • To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/4538. Applications will only be accepted through this system. Please be prepared to upload the following at the time of application: cover letter (detailing teaching, project, and research interests), curriculum vitae, teaching statement (no more than two pages), teaching evaluations (no more than two sets), sample syllabus for an upper-division undergraduate course in area of specialty or pre-1877 African American history, a list of courses taught or are prepared to teach, an article-length writing sample of scholarly work, and a reference list. Applicants must also provide three letters of reference and unofficial/official transcripts.
  • Deadline: January 8.
  • Has anyone heard anything here?
  • Skype interviews last week.
  • [13 Mar] Any updates?

University of Texas, Arlington (USA:TX)[]

  • Tenure-track position in African-American History beginning August 2018.
  • The successful candidate will commit to teaching both lower-division American history surveys as well as upper-division courses in African-American history, and the history of science, technology, and/or medicine
  • To apply go to http://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/4029 and submit the following materials: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, teaching experience, and the contact information for three professional references.
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.

Villanova University (USA: PA)[]

  • Entry-level, tenure track position, in African American History to begin August 2018.
  • Candidates should be able to teach a two semester undergraduate and graduate survey in African American History. The successful applicant will also teach a thematically-based core History course of his/her creation and will be able to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in her/his areas of specialization.
  • Teaching load 3-2. After a successful Third Year Review, a one-semester sabbatical is available in the fourth year and the 3-2 teaching load is continued for another three years.
  • Ph.D. required at the time the position commences.
  • The application deadline is 1 Nov. 2017. Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.villanova.edu
  • Selected candidates will be interviewed at the AHA annual meeting.
  • [Dec. 4] Any updates? 
  • [Dec 11] Crickets...
  • [Dec 13] Given that yesterday was the last day to get the AHA's discounted hotel rates, I assume that they selected first-round candidates and nobody reported. Otherwise, the search committee is unethical and should be reported to the AHA.
  • [December 13] AHA interviews scheduled.
  • [Jan. 17] Any updates since AHA?
  • [Jan 17] None here.
  • [March 25] Has an offer been made? Accepted?

Virginia State University (USA:VA)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in African American History, to begin Fall 2018
  • Must possess a PhD in History. ABD may apply but must have Ph.D. completed prior to appointment. Successful candidate must have a strong and appropriate record of college teaching, student advising, research, scholarship and service/outreach. Must have the ability to teach related courses in African-American History.
  • Teaching Load: up to 12 semester hours of undergraduate history courses with specialization in African-American History. Other duties include: serving on departmental, school and university committees; recruiting and advising students, research and scholarly endeavors and other functions assigned by the department chair.
  • Ability to teach World History surveys and U.S. History surveys is a plus.
  • Virginia State University only accepts state applications through the online state Recruitment Management System (RMS). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. Resumes are not a substitute for the state application. Interested persons must provide a letter of interest, resume/vita, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email transcripts along with addresses of three (3) professional references. Official college transcripts will be required prior to employment (copies are permitted as a part of the application process). Visit https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com to complete an online state application.
  • Deadline: 5 Jan. 2018.

Wesleyan University (USA:CT) - 19th & 20thC [non-TT:VAP][]

  • 10 month Visiting Assistant Professorship in 19th and 20th C US History
  • The position will run from September 1, 2018 until May 31, 2019.
  • Teaching Load: 3/2 to "include surveys courses in 19th and 20th century history, a more specialized lecture course on an area of the successful applicant’s special interest, as well as seminars. Teaching might include supervision of undergraduate theses."
  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. in history or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as a Visiting Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as a Visiting Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment.
  • https://careers.wesleyan.edu/hr/postings/6232
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 26 Apr.

Western Washington University (USA:WA) - post-1865 African-American & Modern US[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in post-1865 African American History
  • All subfields and specializations within this field are welcome, provided the candidate has demonstrated capacity to teach courses in post-1945 U.S. history.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2/2 "including the two-quarter, pre- and post-1865 African American history survey, and upper division courses on African American history and the history of the United States since 1945. High quality research and service are also expected."
  • PhD must be in hand by 15 Sept 2018
  • Please ... submit your application via WWU's Electronic System for Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to utilize our online application system. A letter of application along with a c.v.; a graduate transcript; article or chapter-length writing sample; sample syllabi for a survey course in African American history and an upper-division course; and three letters of reference are required. Apply online at https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPostingsBrowse.aspx?CatID=78 and have letters of reference sent directly to: Jennie Huber, Administrative Services Manager, Department of History, MS 9061, Western Washington University, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-9061 - Jennie.Huber@wwu.edu
  • Review begins 1 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.
  • [7 Dec] Skype interview invitation via email (x2)
  • [19 Jan] Any updates?
  • [23 Jan] Received campus visit invitation on Jan 11

Winthrop University (USA:SC)[]

  • 9-month tenure track Assistant Professorship in History with a specialization in African American History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • We seek an outstanding teacher and scholar trained to offer undergraduate and graduate courses in African American history as well as undergraduate US history surveys. Period of specialization is open, though ability to offer pre-20th century courses would help meet additional teaching needs. Additional plusses for our programs are the ability to offer specialized courses on Gender and Native American history
  • Teaching Load: 4/4
  • Full job description, application instructions, and link to Interfolio job listing are found at https://www.winthrop.edu/hr/faculty/
  • Review begins: 16 Feb. 2018.
  • [March 13] Any updates?

Yale University (USA:CT) - [Multiple positions - Senior Hires] 20th C[]

  • Two advanced associate or full professorships in 20th C African American History
  • All applicants should submit a letter of application, C.V., and statement of research and teaching interests to http://apply.interfolio.com/45267. Letters of reference are not required at this initial stage - http://apply.interfolio.com/45267
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.

York University (CAN) - US Black History (post-1900)[]

  • Tenure-stream position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to commence July 1, 2018. The position is in the field of U.S. History with specialization in Black History since 1900.
  • Required qualifications include a completed PhD in History or a related discipline, and an ongoing program of research in the area of specialization. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching and in scholarly research, and to have produced publications appropriate to their stage of career.
  • Candidates will be expected to teach a wide range of courses in U.S. history at all levels and to make a major contribution to the Graduate Program in History. The successful candidate is encouraged to join York University’s Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and Its Diasporas. The successful candidate will be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Pedagogical innovation in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is an asset.
  • Applicants wishing to self-identify can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the forms found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/. Please select the "Affirmative Action" tab under which forms pertaining to Citizenship and AA can be found.
  • Applicants should submit a signed letter of application outlining their professional experience and research interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: Professor Thabit Abdullah, Chair, Department of History, 2140 Vari Hall, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3.
  • Email: chairhis@yorku.ca - (Subject line: "U.S. Black History since 1900").
  • Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
  • Deadline: 15 Nov. 2017.
  • [11 Dec.] Any updates?
  • (Dec 13) Anybody hear anything?
  • [Jan 18] Rejection email 

Asian-American[]

Native American[]

California State University - Dominguez Hills (USA:CA)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Native American History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The ideal candidate will teach a range of specialized courses in United States History, including the Department of History’s methodological sequence in research and writing. The candidate will also teach lower division survey courses in United States History required in the General Education curriculum. Additional responsibilities include student advising and mentoring, curriculum and program development, participation in departmental, college, and university governance structures, and active involvement in research and scholarly activities in Native American and indigenous history.
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • Job number is 3206. Register your online application/s at https://my.csudh.edu/psp/paaprd/EMPLOYEE/HDHPRD/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL and have the following documents as a single file...Current Curriculum Vitae, Cover letter, List of 3 references with contact information, Copy of unofficial transcripts of all graduate work, A statement demonstrating how the candidate’s commitment to diversity is reflected in her/his teaching and/or scholarship. Instructions on how to submit a single document link: http://www4.csudh.edu/Assets/CSUDH-Sites/HR/docs/External-Applicant-FAQs-final.pdf
  • Applicants should also request three (3) references to submit letters of recommendation directly to the following address: Kate Fawver, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Department of History, LCH A 342, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, CA 90747
  • Review begins: 15 Jan. 2018.

Oklahoma State University (USA:OK) - Native North American & Digital[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in digital history with a specialization in the indigenous peoples of North America, begining Aug. 2018
  • The position will enhance departmental strengths in public history and Native North America as well as a university-wide digital humanities initiative. The position includes graduate advisement, arranging and supervising student internships, fostering community engagement, and providing seminars and training on digital humanities tools and methods.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2
  • Submit cover letter, CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/48440 ...Salary competitive. The filling of this position is contingent upon availability of funding.
  • For full consideration: 28 Feb. 2018

University of North Carolina (USA:NC) - [Non-TT][]

  • Lecturer in Native American history - this is a nine-month appointment, initially for a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal, to begin August 2018.
  • Applicants are required to have a M.A. in History at the time of appointment, show evidence of excellence in teaching, a strong potential for professional development, and a commitment to promoting diversity as a value in the department and college. A Ph.D. in History or a related field is preferred.
  • Teaching Load 4/4 The ability to teach the first half of the U.S. survey is required
  • Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu and should include a cover letter and CV. Three letters of recommendation should be emailed separately to history@uncc.edu; candidates selected for further consideration will need to submit original recommendation letters at a later date. Informal inquiries can be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Christopher Cameron, at ccamer17@uncc.edu.
  • Review begins: 20 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.
  • [12 Dec] received invitation for on-campus interview

Williams College (USA:MA) - Native American/Early North American[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in the history of indigenous peoples in North America during the pre-contact, colonial, and revolutionary periods, to start July 1, 2018.
  • PhD should be in hand by Sept. 2018
  • The Department also expects the successful candidate to offer a range of courses on Native American history as well as courses in the history of early America covering the arrival of the European settlers, the imperial conflicts in colonial America, and the American Revolution that focus in significant measure on how native peoples experienced and responded to those events.
  • Please send the following application materials to the department chair, Thomas Kohut, via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/43346): a letter of application, which includes a summary of current scholarship, teaching experience, and any additional relevant information for the search committee; a curriculum vita; a separate brief description of suggested courses; and three letters of recommendation.
  • Deadline: 15 Oct. 2017.
  • Anything? Nov. 14
  • Skype interviews scheduled

Chican@ and/or Latin@[]

Connecticut College (USA:CT) - [Non-TT][]

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor or Instructor, Latino History
  • Questions may be addressed to: Lisa Wilson, Chair, History Department, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320; lhwil@conncoll.edu.
  • Review of applications will begin immediately [ad posted 26 Apr] and continue until the position is filled.

Connecticut College (USA:CT) - [Non-TT] Latin America, US, Latin@[]

  • Visiting Assitant Professor for the 2018-2019 academic year
  • PhD preferred but ABD will be considered.
  • The successful candidate will teach four classes: two on U.S. history, one on Latin American history, and History 257/Latinos in the United States.
  • To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to: https://apply.interfolio.com/51580.
  • Review of applications will begin immediately [ad posted 21 Jun] and continue until the position is filled.

New York University (USA:NY) - Latino/a[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Latina/o history, focusing on the period from 1848 to the present, whose work emphasizes transnational approaches and methodologies, to begin 1 Sept. 2018
  • Topical areas of interest include the histories of migration and immigration; remittances, trade, and other transnational economic connections; immigration law and policing; Latino/a social movements; and histories of gender and sexuality. Successful candidates will demonstrate a capacity for both research excellence and high-quality instruction in the classroom.
  • Applicants are to submit their materials online at http://history.fas.nyu.edu/page/employment, including a cover letter, c.v., article-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.

Ohio State University (USA:OH) - Latin American-U.S. Migration History[]

  • Tenure eligible assistant professorship in Latin American-United States Migration History, to begin 16 Aug. 2018
  • We welcome candidates who address the political, environmental, cultural, economic, and/or social issues surrounding mobility and migration between the U.S. and Mexico, Central America, or Latin America. While the geographical and chronological scope of the candidate’s research is open, we particularly welcome applications from scholars whose work focuses on the U.S.-Mexico border. Applicants will be expected to use both Spanish and English as research languages and carry out a transnational research agenda.
  • Responsibilities will include: maintaining a rigorous research agenda; teaching courses in U.S. Immigration History, Chicana/o History, and Latina/o History; and engaging in service to the department, university, and community.
  • Applicants must hold the PhD in history at the time of appointment ... and demonstrate an actual or potential record of sustained publication commensurate with the expectations at a research university.
  • Apply to Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10239. A complete application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, article-length writing sample, two course syllabi (one for a course on US Immigration History, the other of the candidate’s choice), and three letters of recommendation...Inquiries may be directed to David Steigerwald at steigerwald.2@osu.edu.
  • Review begins 1 Dec. 2017 and continues until position filled.

Oregon State University (USA: OR) - Visiting Professor Chicanx/Latinx History[]

  • One-year Visiting Professor position to begin Sept. 2018
  • Primarily online teaching, with possibility of on-campus teaching
  • This position will focus on twentieth-century Chicanx/Latinx history. Preferred specialization is Chicanx/Latinx labor history or immigration history, as well as a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest or the North American West. Candidate will teach pre-existing Ecampus courses in United States History and History of the US West, and will develop new courses in their specialization for online delivery. Opportunities for on campus teaching also possible.
  • 80% Teaching: Position will teach nine courses a year, over three terms (Fall, Winter, Spring). These will consist of lower division surveys, upper-division offerings and other appropriate courses in area of specialization. At least five of these classes will be taught online. 10% Research: Position is expected to have an active publication agenda. 10% Service: Position is expected to provide service to the department, school, college or university.
  • Minimum qualification: PhD in history or a related field.
  • Review begins March 1, 2018

University of Nebraska-Lincoln (USA: NE) - U.S. Latina/o History[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship in U.S. Latina/o History, to begin August 2018.
  • This position is a joint-appointment with the tenure home in the Department of History.
  • Ph.D. by August 2018 and ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels required.
  • We seek scholars working in any sub-field and any period and are especially interested in immigration, transborder issues, and/or the Great Plains. Applicants must have ability to teach U.S. Latino Studies as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in History. Scholars who can contribute to the Department of History’s digital history and digital humanities foci and/or History of the American West program are particularly encouraged to submit an application.
  • To be considered for the position, applicants must complete the Faculty/Administrative Information Form at http://employment.unl.edu, requisition # F_170087, and upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and writing samples, and have three confidential letters of reference sent to Professor Jeanette Jones, Chair, Search Committee, Department of History, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 612 Oldfather Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0327.
  • Review begins 16 Oct. 2017, and will continue until the position is filled.
  • Phone interviews completed
  • On campus interviews scheduled

University of Texas, Austin (USA:TX) - Mexican American and Latina/o Studies[]

  • Tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in the intersectionality of ChicanX, LatinX, and Mexican American Studies with Gender, Women's, and/or Sexuality Studies to begin,Fall 2018
  • The selected candidate should have a Ph.D. in hand by start of employment, demonstrate a successful publishing and research trajectory, and have a solid teaching record or a teaching philosophy that helps to ensure student success. This candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, hold an active research agenda, publish actively, direct dissertations, MA reports, and honors theses, attract external funding, and exhibit a commitment to service to the department and center, college, and university.
  • To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and a list of three professional references via https://apply.interfolio.com/44400 Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Dr. Laura G. Gutiérrez at: lauragutierrez@utexas.edu.
  • Review begins: 23 Oct. 2017 and continues until position filled.

University of Washington (USA: WA) - Chicana/o Studies (spec. Mexican American History)[]

  • full-time, Assitant Professor tenure-track appointment in the area of Chicana/o Studies with an emphasis in Mexican American History and Culture starting on September 16, 2018.
  • Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree, or foreign equivalent, by the start of the appointment and must have demonstrated competence in the theoretical and comparative study and practices in the fields of Chicana/o and Ethnic Studies, as well as the ability to relate the study of Chicana/o issues to other U.S.-based ethnic groups. We particularly encourage applications from scholars with a doctorate in Chicana/o or Ethnic Studies, but also welcome applicants with degrees in the social sciences that include, but are not limited to, history, anthropology, sociology, geography and political science. 
  • Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to, the following comparative and interdisciplinary areas of study: History of Chicanas/os in the Pacific Northwest; Northwest Latina/o ethnic communities; Social history of labor and union organizing in the west, southwest and northwest U.S.; Chicana/o settlement patterns in west coast communities; Chicana/o diasporic and transborder communities; Chicana/o environmental and health issues.
  • We are seeking candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship with an active, theoretically-based research agenda. The successful candidate will teach comparative and ethnic-specific courses at both the introductory and advanced levels. All University of Washington faculty engage in research, teaching, and service.
  • Send an application file that includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a sample publication of no more than 2,500 words, a statement of commitment to diversity and equity of no more than 500 words, a statement of teaching philosophy of no more than 500 words, and three letters of recommendation to: http://apply.interfolio.com/44747
  • For full consideration: 1 Nov. 2017.
  • Semi-finalists will be asked to participate in an interview via Skype, and finalists will be asked to participate in a campus visit. Any inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee at aes@uw.edu.
  • Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2017-2018 and Latin American History 2017-18

Womens/Gender[]

Baruch College, CUNY (NY) - Women/Gender in Colonial America and/or the early American Republic[]

  • The Department of History at Baruch College of the City University of New York invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of Women/Gender in Colonial America and/or the early American Republic to begin August 2018.
  • Specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on the history of race.
  • Teaching duties include an American history survey and upper level undergraduate electives. Active research, committee participation and service are also expected.
  • To be considered for this position, please submit your application online by clicking on "Apply Now". Candidates should provide a resume, a cover letter and three letters of reference. All applicants are required to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their references as described below. Please go to https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/hrref/ and enter the contact information for three (3) references. The online system will automatically send your references a request to submit a letter via the system. Full instructions will be provided.
  • For questions about the search, email Ana.Calero@baruch.cuny.edu and Katherine.pence@baruch.cuny.edu.
  • Review of resumes will begin on 17 August 2017 and the position will remain open until filled.
  • Skype Interview request, 17 Nov. 

DePauw University (IN) - Post-1945 U.S. History and Women, Gender and Sexuality[]

  • The Department of History at DePauw University invites applications for a tenure-track position in United States History since 1945, with preferred specializations in Women's History, Gender History, and/or History of Sexuality. Appointment to begin August 2018.
  • The position supports the teaching of 19th century and 20th century U.S. surveys as well as Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. The University's liberal arts curriculum fosters the development of innovative topical courses and more specialized survey courses and the successful candidate will enhance the History curriculum and make contributions to the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program. Committed to inclusive excellence, the department particularly seeks a colleague who will promote a dynamic classroom environment valuing the contribution of multiple perspectives.
  • PhD preferred, ABD considered. Prior teaching, post-doctoral, or other related experience desired.
  • Candidates should submit the following materials through Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/44473 : letter of application, teaching statement addressing inclusive pedagogy and markers of student success, statement of research agenda, curriculum vitae, three confidential letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Application materials should demonstrate a commitment to fostering engagements with a diversity of ideas and experiences, in the classroom and at the University.
  • Review of applications will begin November 13, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at the American Historical Association Conference in January 2018.
  • Also posted at Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2017-2018
  • There is an assistant professor in DePauw's History Department who fits this job description to a T. Any idea what the story is there? (1 Sep 2017)
  • True. Googling said professor reveals that on their Chronicle Vitae profile, they describe themselves as a VAP (which is not clear on the dept website). I am less inclined to apply now.
  • [Dec 13] Received invitation to interview at AHA

Middlebury College (USA:VT) - [Non-TT][]

  • one-year leave replacement position for the 2018-19 academic year in the history of women, gender, and sexuality in the US
  • We seek an excellent, innovative teacher who will offer two courses in the fall semester, one course in our one-month Winter term, and two courses in the spring semester. Candidates will also assist in advising senior thesis work. Preference will be given to applicants who have a record of teaching courses on the 20th century and/or cultural history.
  • Ph.D. must be in hand by summer 2018.
  • Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. At Middlebury, we strive to make our campus a respectful, engaged community that embraces difference, with all the complexity and individuality each person brings. In your application materials we encourage you to address how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service might support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Through Interfolio, submit a letter of application addressed to Dr. Darién Davis, search committee chair; curriculum vitae; 2 confidential letters of recommendation; and a letter of application. In your letter of application, please address your pedagogical approach and list 3 to 4 possible courses that you may teach. More information is available at http://apptrkr.com/1199074.
  • Review begins 5 Apr. with a hard deadline of 19 Apr. 2018

University of Oregon (USA: OR) - Women, Gender and Sexuality in N. America and/or U.S.[]

  • The Department of History at the University of Oregon invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of women, gender, and sexuality, to begin September 16, 2018.
  • We seek an excellent, innovative scholar whose research is centered on North America and/or the United States, who can also incorporate transnational or global perspectives in their teaching.
  • The successful candidate will teach an array of courses in women’s and gender history at all curricular levels, from introductory surveys to graduate seminars, and will serve as a resource for graduate students working on women and gender in a variety of geographical and chronological fields.
  • To apply for this position, please submit your materials (including a c.v., a letter describing research and teaching interests, a chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation) via Academic Jobs Online. Candidates must hold the Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment.
  • Priority will be given to applications received by 1 Nov. 2017, but the position will remain open until filled.
  • [10 Nov] request for more materials from an initial pool of 20 to be narrowed to 10 for Skype Interviews
  • [14 Nov] Rejection by email
  • [1 Dec] Skype Interview scheduled
  • [15 Dec] Campus Visit invitation

University of Texas, Dallas (USA:TX) - [Non-TT][]

  • Visiting Assistant Professorship in U.S. gender and/or Women's History (any period) for the academic year 2018-2019
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 including lower-division surveys and upper division courses in specialty.
  • PhD required. * To apply, please submit letter of application, CV, and names of 3 recommenders...to wickberg@utdallas.edu
  • Deadline: 1 May 2018

Colonial/Antebellum[]

Baylor University (USA:TX) - US South[]

  • Assistant Professorship in U.S. South , 19th Century/Antebellum preferred
  • Baylor University is a private Christian university
  • Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in the appropriate field of study in hand at the start of the appointment. You will be asked to provide a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; official transcripts showing highest degree conferred (if ABD, also submit official transcript of completed Ph.D. hours), and a list of three references in the application process.
  • Deadline: not stated in ad.

College of William & Mary (USA:VI) - [Non-TT][]

  • One year (with the possibility of renewal) non-tenure-track lectureship in Early American History, to begin 10 Aug. 2018
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 including broad surveys of early American history, freshman seminars, and senior seminars.
  • Phd must be in hand by start date
  • Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/31531. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter including statement of research and teaching interests, and a writing sample. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions on how to submit a letter of reference.
  • For full consideration: 13 May 2018
  • rejection email 3 July

College of Wooster (USA: OH)[]

  • Tenure-track position in Early American History.
  • We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates in the fields of gender history, environmental history, and Native American history. 
  • The successful candidate will teach the U.S. History survey and courses in their areas of specialization. They will also supervise undergraduate research in the College's required Independent Study Program and participate in the College’s First-Year Seminar.
  • Ph.D. expected by August 2018.  The College’s student population is 20% domestic students of color and 11% international students. All applicants must demonstrate a promise of excellence in working with students from diverse backgrounds. 
  • A complete application will include: a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial graduate transcripts, a diversity statement, a research statement, a teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. The diversity statement should detail how the applicant has engaged or expects to engage with issues of diversity in the classroom and the curriculum, as well as on campus, and in the broader community.  The teaching statement must explicitly address: the professor’s role in a liberal arts institution; fostering and supporting diversity in the classroom; and mentoring undergraduate research.  Candidates may also describe their plans for introductory and upper level courses that complement or expand our existing course offerings. Address all materials to Dr. Jeff Roche, Chair, Search Committee, Department of History, College of Wooster.  
  • All materials must be submitted through interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/43095
  • Deadline: 6 Oct. 2017.
  • Any news? Nov. 5, 2017
  • Skype prelim interview offer, Nov 8, 2017
  • [Nov. 17] Nice rejection message from committee chair through Interfolio. 115 applicants. (x2)

Columbia University (USA: NY) - Early America[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor in the field of early American History to begin 1 July 2018.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to offer graduate and undergraduate seminars, as well as broad survey classes on Colonial North America. The successful applicant will show evidence of innovative scholarship and experience with teaching and advising, and have the Ph.D. in hand by 1 July 2018.
  • Applications must be made through Columbia University's online Recruitment of Academic Personnel System (RAPS): http://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65000 and should include a letter of interest, CV, writing sample, and three letters of reference.
  • Review of applications will begin on 1 Oct. 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.
  • applied (x2)
  • [9 Dec] No word as of yet.(x2)
  • Folks were asked for additional materials earlier in the fall, but no word after that.
  • [19 Dec] Skype interviews underway
  • [4 April] Search cancelled with no offer made

Midwestern State University (USA:TX[]

  • tenure track assistant Professorship of History, to begin Fall 2018
  • PhD must be in hand by Aug. 2018
  • United States history prior to 1865, specialization open. Must have experience teaching American History survey courses; ability to teach online a plus. Demonstration of teaching excellence preferred, as is publication or strong promise of publication
  • Send letter, VC, and request three reference letters be sent by February 1, 2018, to Dr. Harry P. Hewitt, Chairman, History Department Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099. harry.hewitt@mwsu.edu. http://www.mwsu.edu
  • Deadline: 1 Feb. 2018.
  • Can't find the job ad anymore--nothing even on the Midwestern site--anyone have a working link?
  • [13 March] Position filled

Northeastern University (USA:MA) - Early American[]

  • Associate or full professor in Early American History, to begin Fall 2018
  • Area of specialization and timeframe are open, but we are especially interested in candidates with expertise from the revolutionary through the antebellum era, and with research emphases on the history of Boston or New England more generally. This position also includes the possibility of a leadership role in Northeastern University’s new Boston Research Center.
  • The position will support the University’s commitment to innovation in teaching as well as the History Department’s (https://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/history) dedication to public history, world history and the digital humanities (http://www.northeastern.edu/nulab/). A joint appointment with an appropriate department in or beyond the College is possible.
  • Applicants should submit a CV and letter of interest along with the names of three references. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted. To apply, please go to http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/faculty-positions and click on the link for full-time positions or full-time interdisciplinary positions or if viewing this description on the Northeastern University website, click “Apply to this job.” Please address nominations and inquiries about the position to Gretchen Heefner at g.heefner@neu.edu.
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.
  • [26 Nov] Skype interview invitation via email

Penn State Altoona (USA:PA) pref. with Gender Studies[]

  • Tenure-track position in History with a focus on Colonial American/Early Republic U.S. as well as an emphasis in Gender Studies, to begin 1 Jul. 2018
  • PhD will be required upon beginning of appointment.
  • Specific research specialization is open.
  • Teaching responsibilities will be at both lower- and upper-division levels and focus on Colonial American/Early Republic U.S. to 1877, and areas related to research. Teaching may also include Western Civilization and/or world history surveys. Versatility in lower-division teaching is encouraged. Experience in, or background appropriate to teaching Latin American history is highly desirable, as is the ability to contribute to one or more of Penn State Altoona’s programs including Women’s Studies, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Communications, and community-based learning. Ongoing responsibilities will include supervising senior projects, developing new courses at lower- and upper-division levels, and participating in the growth of its established B.A. program in History.
  • Applicants should upload a letter of application establishing their qualifications; a current vita; a description of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; a statement of research interests; and transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of an interview).
  • Deadline: 16 Nov. 2017 [nb: ad posted after the deadline had passed AFII (talk) 09:39, November 17, 2017 (UTC)
  • Deadline is officially passed but position remains open and the committee is still actively seeking candidates.
  • PS-A hire website is down. From the website: "Beginning Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 12:01 a.m., all of Penn State’s Human Resources Applications for 4-5 days.
  • Did I miss something or did their app portal not request information for referees?
  • Skype interviews conducted early January.
  • 1 Feb. 2018: Any on-campus invites yet?
  • Invitation to campus Jan 26.
  • Invitation to campus Feb 21.
  • [19 Mar] Hire selected

Princeton University (USA:NJ)[]

  • tenure track assistant or recently-tenured associate professor in American Revolutionary Era, to begin 1 Sept. 2018
  • The Department of History of Princeton University invites applications from scholars who specialize in the history of North America in the eighteenth century. Teaching responsibilities would include an undergraduate course focusing on the American Revolution, its causes, course, and effects; and a graduate course on the Revolutionary era from 1754 to 1815
  • Applicants should provide a detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae, and either a dissertation abstract, an outline of the dissertation chapters, and one complete chapter, or a table of contents, introduction, and one chapter from a first book. Applicants should also provide contact information for at least three recommenders as part of the online application 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 2018.
  • Review begins: 15 Oct. 2017 and continues until position filled.
  • [27 Oct] Request for additional written materials
  • [11 Dec] Campus Visit invitation (x2)
  • Offer made and accepted.

Trinity University (USA:TX) - pre-1800[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor specializing in the field of early American History (pre-1800) to begin Fall 2018.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach the US survey to Reconstruction and seminars on Colonial and/or Revolutionary North America.
  • Additional expertise preferred in new and emerging forms of digital history (or humanities); Experience with project-based learning, applied learning, and/or service learning. It is also expected that the candidate will contribute to Trinity's interdisciplinary First-Year Experience (FYE) program.
  • The successful applicant will show evidence of effective teaching and innovative scholarship, and have the Ph.D. in hand by Fall 2018.
  • To apply, send letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Human Resources (humanresources@trinity.edu). We will hold interviews at the AHA.
  • Deadline: 13 Nov. 2017. All materials (including letters) must be received by this date. 
  • Please note that the deadline is not November 20 as initially reported on this page. See H-net and AHA job ads for confirmation: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=55715 and http://careers.historians.org/jobs/10352825/assistant-professor-in-early-american-history
  • News? [Nov. 27]
  • SC Chair sent out a personal acknowledgment e-mail (acknowledging who I was and thanking me for applying) which blew my mind since he must have written something similiar to every applicant. Compared to the deafening silence I've had in past job searches, this was very appreciated. His e-mail indicated that we are supposed ot hear by the 10th of December if we are selected for an interview at the AHA. So I guess any time....
  • [4 Dec] AHA Interview Request
  • [9 Jan] On-campus scheduled

University of British Columbia (CAN) - [Non-TT:VAP] colonial to civil war[]

  • One year non-tenure track assistant professorship in American History, to begin 1 Jul. 2018
  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. in hand or expect to have successfully defended prior to 1 July 2018.
  • Teaching Load: 12 credits (2-2).
  • Applicants must apply through the UBC faculty careers website, www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/28440 and are requested to upload (in the following order, and not exceeding 12 megabytes per attachment): a cover letter or letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a summary of current and future research interests, no more than three samples of their written scholarship, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Only completed applications will be considered by the search committee.
  • Deadline: 1 Feb. 2018.
  • [22 Apr] Any word on this one?
  • [1 May] Polite but generic rejection letter received.  Position has been filled, but not by me. :(

University of Colorado Boulder (USA:CO)[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate professor specializing in the history of the American Revolution and Early Republic, 1750-1820.
  • The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Early American History (including the first half of the undergraduate American history survey and specialized courses in the American Revolutionary Era), and provide service to the department, campus, and larger professional community.
  • ABDs will be considered, but the Ph.D. degree in U.S./American History must be conferred by August 20, 2018.
  • Applications are accepted electronically at https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=10159&lang=en. Candidates are required to submit a letter of application which discusses research and teaching interests, a current CV, and the names and contact information for three people from whom we can solicit confidential letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested later.
  • Review of applications will begin on 15 Oct. 2017, and continue until the position is filled.
  • Does anyone know whether CU Boulder typically does its first-round interviews by Skype, phone, or in person at the AHA?
  • Have they contacted anyone's referees yet?
  • [16 Nov] Request for Interview (via Zoom) and more materials.
  • [11 Dec] Very nice personalized rejection email from search chair

University of Illinois at Chicago (USA:IL)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in US history (to 1865), to begin 16 Aug. 2018
  • "in the area of colonial American and early United States history, with a special interest in applicants working in the history of the Atlantic world, labor history, and/or women’s and gender history."
  • Ph.D. required by start date
  • For fullest consideration, applicants should complete an on-line application at https://jobs.uic.edu (click on the Job Board and then search for position 86346) with the names and email addresses of three references and upload a cover letter and C.V
  • Deadline: 1 Nov. 2017.
  • LORs requested through Interfolio. Did this happen for everybody?
  • Letters were requested for me as well. (x2)
  • [22 Nov] Additional materials requested
  • [4 Dec] AHA interview scheduled

University of North Carolina, Wilmington (USA:NC) - American Revolutionary and Early National periods[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in the American Revolutionary and Early National periods.
  • Strong preference for candidates whose teaching and research interests will connect our region to the wider world. Ability to develop a course in North Carolina history a plus.
  • Teaching load (for research active staff): 3/3 "Candidates are expected to teach U.S. survey as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialty... which may include online instruction. "
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • To apply, complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu, including three letters of reference and a writing sample (article-length essay or book chapter)
  • Review begins: 15 Nov. 2017 and will continue until position filled
  • Intend to conduct preliminary interviews at AHA
  • [5 Dec] Request for AHA interview (x2)
  • [11 Jan] Campus Invite

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (USA:NC) - Early America[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in Colonial America through the American Revolution, starting in August 2018.
  • Area of specialization is open, willingness to work with graduate students at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels and demonstrated ability to teach both beginning and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses is required. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and provide service to the department, campus, and larger professional community
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • Applications should include a letter of application stating research and teaching accomplishments and interests, as well as a current c.v., and three letters of recommendation. A teaching portfolio will be requested of finalist applicants at a later date. Applications will be submitted online through the UNCGJobSearch system at https://jobsearch.uncg.edu (Position #998943)
  • review begins: 13 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.
  • Interviews Scheduled [posted 24 Nov.]
  • Skype Interviews [Dec. 4 & 5]
  • Campus visits to be before AHA in early January
  • Any word on campus visit invitations?

University of Wyoming (USA: WY) - Early America and Atlantic World History[]

  • Tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Early American and Atlantic World History, Colonial or Early Republic period, to begin August, 2018.
  • The successful candidate will offer graduate and undergraduate seminars in their area of specialization as well as the first half of the U.S. History survey (to 1865) and the first half of the World History survey.
  • Faculty teach five courses per year and are expected to maintain an active research program and contribute to our intellectual community. We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in the areas of environmental history or the history of North America within a global or transnational context. The successful applicant will show evidence of innovative scholarship and experience with teaching and advising with a diverse student body.
  • Ph.D. must be completed by August 15, 2018.
  • A complete application package will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and the names of three references uploaded all as one document. Additionally, please email graduate transcripts directly to ihelfgot@uwyo.edu.· .
  • Formal letters of reference and an article-length writing sample (20-30 pages) will be required at the interview stage. For questions about the search, please email Dr. Isadora Helfgott at ihelfgot@uwyo.edu.
  • Application deadline is 13 Oct, 2017.
  • [Nov. 14] Any news on this yet?
  • [Nov 25] Invited for AHA interview 
  • [Jan 10] Campus Invite

University of Texas at San Antonio (USA:TX)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in pre-Civil War US History
  • We particulary encourge applications from scholars whose research and teaching interests are in one or more of the following fields: African-American history, Atlantic World history, history or gender and sexuality/LGBTQI history, Native American history, and War Studies
  • PhD in hand by August 15, 2018.
  • Teaching Load 2/2: Responsibilities include teaching introductory and specialized history courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and engaging in research and publication commensurate with the expectations of a research-intensive university
  • Applicants must submit a cover letter detailing their research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a research-based writing sample (dissertation chapter or journal article), and three letters of reference to UTSA STARS website at https://jobs.utsa.edu/
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.
  • Any updates?
  • [6 Dec] phone interview request
  • Was anybody else taken aback at the rejection email (sent 13 Dec) addressed to "eliminated candidates?" 
  • Yes, that was very odd, in my opinion.
  • Any news since the phone interviews? [2 Feb]

Washington University in St. Louis (USA: MO) - - Before 1820[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in the History of North America before 1820, specializing in Native American/indigenous history.
  • A PhD in history or in a relate field hand by August 1, 2018 and evidence of scholarly potential are required.
  • Area and chronological expertise are open. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses on colonial America and Native American/indigenous history as well as classes in the candidate’s area of specialization, be active in research and publication, advise students, perform department and university service, and contribute to a growing community of scholars in related departments and programs.
  • Please send a letter of application, c.v., and three letters of reference (under separate cover) via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/44597). Send all questions to artsci-history.search@email.wustl.edu.
  • Review begins: 15 Oct. 2017 and will continue until the search is concluded
  • [Nov 7] invited to submit additional materials
  • [Dec 6] invited to schedule interview next week via skype 

Western Kentucky University (USA:KY) - w/digital history[]

  • Tenure eligible assistant professorship in Colonial North American/Early US History, with experience in digital history methods, to begin August 2018.
  • Area of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates with an Atlantic world perspective. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence: courses will include one half of the World History survey, US History survey courses, and upper-level and graduate courses in the candidate's area of specialization.
  • Requirements: Doctorate in History, ABDs may be considered with the expectation of completion by the date of employment.
  • Applicants are required to apply online at https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=91827 ... Letter of Intent, Curriculum Vita, Unofficial Transcripts, and Short Writing Sample. Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date. You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.
  • Deadline: 15 Dec. 2017 although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled
  • [19 Dec] AHA interview request (x2)
  • [22 Jan] Campus invitation

Widener University (USA: PA) - Pre-1876[]

  • Tenure-track assistant professor to teach introductory courses and upper-level seminars in Early American history beginning August 2018.
  • Research fields are open and should complement existing faculty expertise. The department especially welcomes applicants who have research interests in the history of slavery and race and/or women's history and gender, and who may contribute to the programs of African American Studies and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies.
  • Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities each semester will include two freshman-level U.S. history courses (pre-1876) and one or two upper-division seminars in the candidate's areas of expertise. The candidate will also be expected to periodically teach the department's sophomore-level historical methods course and senior-level research seminar.
  • Teaching load is three/four (9 semester hours/12 semester hours).
  • Minimum requirements are a commitment to undergraduate education and clear evidence of scholarly potential. Ph.D. in History is required. ABD candidates may be considered if the Ph.D will be completed by May 2018.
  • Applicants must complete the on-line application at https://widener.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.asp Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, one copy of a pre-1876 U.S. survey syllabus with assignments, and one copy of a potential upper-division course syllabus with assignments through the on-line system. In addition, three confidential letters of reference should be sent to kacaulk@widener.edu.
  • For full consideration: 15 Oct. 2017 Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.
  • [1 Nov] Contacted for interview (x2)
  • [21 Nov] Any updates for on-campus visits?
  • [21 Dec] Anything on this one?

York College of Pennsylvania (USA:PA)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in US History, to begin Fall 2018
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 "The successful candidate will teach upper-level undergraduate courses in Early American history and Public History and introductory courses in support of the College’s general education program. The successful candidate will also facilitate student involvement in public history internships in the local community, as well as spearhead new initiatives to promote, and involve students in the digital humanities."
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • Interested candidates should electronically submit a letter of application, 3 confidential letters of recommendation, a curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching philosophy.Please use the following link to apply for the position: https://ycp.interviewexchange.com/static/clients/514YCM1/index.jsp
  • For full consideration: 17 Nov. 2017.
  • Heard that initial interviews have been scheduled.
  • [22 Nov] Interview request

19th C.[]

Arkansas Tech University (USA:AR)[]

  • Assistant Professorship in 19th Century American History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The successful candidate will be a nineteenth-century Americanist with an active research agenda and the ability to teach the History of Arkansas as well as upper-division courses on the American South.
  • Ph.D (or ABD with expected completion date by February 15, 2019)
  • Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
  • What to Submit: Letter of application, curriculum vita, names of three references, copies of transcripts
  • Deadline: 20 Apr. 2018
  • [3 May] Anyone been contacted?
  • [27 April] Interview Request

Eastern Kentucky University (USA:KY)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in 19th Century US History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The successful applicant will be expected to teach U.S. surveys as part of the department's General Education course offerings, as well as upper-division and M.A. courses in the area of specialization.
  • PhD must be in-hand by start date "degree(s) must be from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution."
  • Candidates must apply to requisition number 0621464 at http://jobs.eku.edu . On line, please attach cover letter, vita, the names and contact information for three professional references, and copies of graduate transcripts (may be unofficial). Also send three letters of reference to the following address: Search Committee, Department of History, 323 Keith, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475-3102
  • Review begins: 3 Nov. 2017 and continues until position filled.
  • [27 Nov] Any word?
  • [30 Nov] Nothing here.
  • [28 Nov] Phone interview request
  • [29 Jan] Anything new? 
  • [20 Mar] Rejection email received - finally.

Middle Tennessee State University (US:TN)[]

  • Tenure track assistant/associate professorship in nineteenth-century US history with a specialization in the Civil War era, to begin 1 Aug. 2018
  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach American History surveys, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students in our nationally recognized public history program.
  • PhD in History or closely related field by appointment date
  • To apply or for more detailed information visit http://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu
  • Deadline: not stated in ad, ad expires 31. Dec. 2017.
  • [25 Nov.] Any update?
  • [30 Nov] None here. Online system has not solicited recommendations.
  • [15 Dec.] Any update...?
  • Skype interviews underway
  • [1 Feb. 2018] Any on-campus invites yet?

Missouri State University (USA: MO) - American Civil War / Military History[]

  • 9-month tenure track Assistant Professorship in History, to begin 13 Aug. 2018
  • Description of Primary Duties: Teach and conduct research in the American Civil War. Teach U.S. History survey and an upper level course in military history each semester. Do appropriate service
  • Ph.D. must be completed within one year of initial appointment. Must be able to teach online and seated courses.
  • To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, three confidential letters of recommendation and a syllabus in U.S. Military History and U.S. History to 1877. All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted electronically.
  • Online App. Form: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/35551
  • For full consideration: 16 Oct. 2017 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
  • Some "tells" for an inside hire: 1) Job description exactly matches a current instructor's teaching load. 2) You botch the phone interview and get invited on campus anyway. 3) The Dean skips the interview appointment because the "secretary made the appointment for the wrong day."
  • For the record, I think they made the right decision, as the hire is much better qualified than I am, but running a sham search shakes my faith in humanity. Good experience, I guess. And free food!
  • --Knowing some people who interviewed for this position, no, this was not the most qualified hire.  The department ran a sham search through a rigged, bankrupted process.   

University of Cardiff (UK:Wales) - [Non-TT][]

  • Lecturer (~VAP) in American History
  • Applicants for the post must have obtained, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in a relevant area and have the ability to teach high-quality teaching at undergraduate level with particular reference to nineteenth-century United States History. Preferably, the appointee will also be able to teach the history of slavery. The appointee will also be expected to carry out high-quality research, contribute to the life of the School, and carry out administrative duties.
  • This post is full-time, and fixed term for 12 months.
  • Deadline: 23 Jul. 2018.   

University of North Carolina - Wilmington (USA:NC) - Civil War History[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in the History of the U.S. Civil War Era.
  • Candidates are expected to teach U.S. survey as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialty, including online instruction.
  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. in History in hand at the time of appointment.
  • To apply, complete the online application process including CV, letter of interest, contact information for three professional references and a writing sample (article-length essay or book chapter) ... Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Carolina Hall at (910) 962-3307.
  • Review begins: 30 Nov. 2017 and continues until the position is filled.
  • [6 Dec] Any word?
  • [11 Dec] Nothing here
  • [8 Jan] Anyone been contacted?
  • [10 Jan] Skype interviews being conducted
  • [14 Feb] Rejection email stating, "We have completed the search for our position in the history of the Civil War era."

University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - [Senior Hire][]

University of Toronto - St George (CAN)[]

  • Tenure stream Assistant Professorship in Nineteenth Century United States History, 1 Jul. 2018
  • The candidate's research will focus on any topic within Nineteenth Century United States History, and should be able to set that research in the context of the broader linkages in the Americas. We are particularly interested in the themes of African-American experience, continental expansion, Indigenous history, and transnational/Atlantic World, and are open to political, social, or economic approaches. The candidate will show familiarity with a range of scholarship and methods outside of the specialization, and be able to complement our existing thematic strengths.
  • PhD must be in hand by start date or shortly afterwards
  • Candidates must have an emerging record of excellence in scholarly accomplishment, as evidenced by a record of sustained contributions and refereed publications in leading journals in the field, presentations at significant conferences, accolades and awards, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing, grants and awards; and evidence of experience and excellence in teaching as demonstrated by a strong statement of teaching philosophy, teaching accomplishments, teaching evaluations, and strong endorsements from referees. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach a range of undergraduate courses in History, from introductory surveys to more specialized, upper-level lecture and seminar courses. Graduate teaching will include seminars as well as supervision of MA and PhD students. The successful candidate will also be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, externally funded research program. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Candidates must apply online. Complete applications will include: a curriculum vitae; a cover letter of no more than 2 single-spaced pages which includes a description of future research plans; teaching dossier which will include a statement explaining your teaching philosophy, a proposal for a "dream" course intended for advanced undergraduates in History, and teaching evaluations; one writing selection of no more than 30pp. (for example, an article, conference paper or excerpt drawn from a dissertation chapter); finalists without a PhD in hand may be requested to submit their a copy of their completed dissertations; the names and e-mail addresses of three referees. Applicants must arrange to have at least three letters of reference (on letterhead and signed), sent directly by the writers by 20 September 2017 to Jennifer Evans at history.chair@utoronto.ca (with "Nineteenth Century US History" and the applicant’s name in the subject line).
  • For full consideration: 20 Sept. 2017 The committee will begin to review applications during the first week of October 2017 and the position will remain open until filled
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
  • (17 Oct): Any update on this one?
  • (19 Oct): Skype interviews finished. Campus visits will be around Nov.
  • (22 Oct): The posting says: "The committee will begin to review applications during the first week of October 2017..." There's no way they reviewed all the applications and finished 10-15 Skype interviews between Monday, October 2nd and Thursday, October 19. I think the edit above is BS.
  • [22 Oct.]: It would be notably efficient for academia; however, it doesn't seem impossible, given the "full consideration" date was actually 20 Sept. No direct knowledge of the situation either way, however.
  • [15 Nov]: Any updates?
  • [4 Dec] I heard from someone on campus that campus visits have been scheduled.

Wake Forest University (USA: NC) - mid-19th C.[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in mid-19th century United States history particularly the era of the Civil War, to begin Jul. 2018
  • The teaching and research portfolio for this position includes the period from 1830 to 1877, comprising the Jacksonian era, slavery, the sectional crisis, Civil War, emancipation, and reconstruction.
  • PhD in hand by July 2018
  • Interested applicants should apply online at https://wakejobs.silkroad.com with a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Please note that materials should be in either Word or PDF format and there is a limit of 5 file uploads per applicant. Applicants must make arrangements to have three confidential letters of recommendation (in either word or PDF format) sent to letters@wfu.edu. The submission of an online application for Wake Forest University if required for this position. Technical problems with submissions may be directed to wakejobs@wfu.edu.
  • For full consideration: 1 Nov. 2017.
  • Intend to interview at the AHA in January 2018
  • [28 Nov]: AHA interviews scheduled
  • Any word on campus interviews? 
  • [19 Jan] I heard the campus interviews have already been scheduled

Weber University (USA:UT)[]

[nb: very bare bones advert placed on 27 Sept AFII (talk) 14:40, September 28, 2017 (UTC) ]

  • Tenure-track assistant professorship in civil War Era US History starting 1 July, 2018
  • The successful candidate will offer upper-division courses in 19th-century U.S. and lower-division courses in American history.
  • LINK: http://jobs.weber.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62917
  • no deadline stated in ad.
  • [29 Nov] Not a word from this search yet. Makes me think they already had someone in mind
  • [6 Dec] AHA Interviews Scheduled
  • [12 Dec] Rejection letter

Youngstown State University (USA:OH) - pref. Ohio History[]

  • 9-month tenure track assistant professorship in Nineteenth-Century US History
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Nineteenth-Century US, including Early National, Civil war and Reconstruction, Slavery and/or African American History. Pursue appropriate scholarship, and participate in department, college and university service activities
  • preference given to candidates with secondary fields in any of the following: Any State History. (Ideally, the successful candidate will eventually offer a course in Ohio History) - Applied History: Such as Digital Humanities, Historical Editing, Historic Preservation, or Museum Curation.
  • PhD must be in hand by 15 Aug. 2018
  • The position description and online application is available at: https://jobs.ysu.edu/postings/4015
  • Deadline: 31 Dec. 2017.
  • [15 Jan] Any news?
  • [24 Jan] None here. X2
  • [26 Jan] Skype interview scheduled by phone
  • [06 Mar] Any news?
  • [19 Mar] Hire accepted

20th C.[]

Colorado College (USA: CO)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in 20thC USA History, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The successful candidate will be expected to teach twentieth-century North American history courses with an emphasis on the United States and the World. Candidates with expertise in migration/immigration, borderlands (broadly defined), and/or labor history are especially encouraged to apply.
  • PhD must be in hand by start date
  • Candidates should be prepared to teach the US survey, recent US history, and seminars focused on their areas of interest and expertise.
  • To apply for this position, create your application at https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/3013 candidates will be required to provide: a letter of application including a statement of teaching philosophy and research program; a curriculum vita, graduate school transcripts, and a minimum of 3 recommendation letters.
  • Deadline: 15 Nov. 2017.
  • intend to interview at the AHA
  • any news?
  • Request for AHA interview. [posted 6 Dec.]
  • Campus visit invitation (Jan. 17)

Dalton State College (USA:GA) - with Public History[]

  • Full-time, tenure-track assistant professor of history to begin August 2018
  • Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral Degree in U.S. History, Expertise in 20th Century U.S. Social History, Ability to teach courses in our Public History concentration., A primary interest in, and firm commitment to, student-centered teaching.
  • Teaching Load: 4/4 "including general education and upper-level History classes.
  • Candidates will be expected to participate in academic advising, committee work, planning and assessment, other College and community service and professional development.
  • A complete application will include: a letter of interest, a separate statement of teaching philosophy, a current curriculum vita, three signed letters of reference written within the last three years, unofficial transcripts of all college and graduate work (Official transcripts will be required prior to an offer of employment.)
  • Review begins 19 Mar. 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.
  • [7 Apr. 2018] Any news? 
  • [9 Apr. 2018] had phone interview on Thurs 4/5

Gustavus Adolphus College (USA:MN) - [Non-TT;VAP][]

  • Full time 2-year Visiting Assistant Professorship, to begin 1 Sept. 2018
  • Teaching Load: The annual teaching assignment will be five courses (5/7 appointment). Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses on Women in the US, Gender and Sexuality in the US, courses in the candidate’s specialty area, and contributions to general education.
  • We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate in US history with specialization in women/gender history. Candidates must have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching. A commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising is essential.
  • Candidates who can teach race in America in intersection with women/gender history are most preferred. Candidates who demonstrate creativity and innovation in teaching and a commitment to diversity and inclusion will also be given preference.
  • To apply, visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. The application materials that must be uploaded include: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; one sample course syllabus; transcripts; and the names and contact information for three professional references. At least one of the references must be able to address teaching experience and effectiveness.
  • For full consideration: 23 Mar. 2018 While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. Finalists will be asked to submit official transcripts and additional evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • Any news out of Gustavus Adolphus?
  • [18 Apr] Rejection email
  • [19 Apr] Sorry to hear that. Have requests for interviews gone out yet? I’ve received neither a rejection nor an interview request.

Hillsdale College (USA: MI) - 20th c. incl. Cold War[]

  • Full-time tenure-track faculty position in History (beginning August, 2018), rank to be determined by the level of experience and the record of the successful candidate. We seek an Americanist with expertise in the twentieth century history, especially Cold War and recent America.
  • The successful candidate must also demonstrate ability to teach Economic History of the United States. Finally, applicants should possess ability and enthusiasm for teaching courses in the Western and the American Heritage, required components of the college’s core curriculum. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester, two of which will be sections of the core Heritage courses. Salary competitive. PhD required.
  • Hillsdale College is a small (1400 students) fiercely independent Christian college of liberal arts, committed to the Western tradition and dedicated to excellence in teaching undergraduate students.
  • Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the college's mission statement: https://www.hillsdale.edu/about/mission/.
  • Send a letter of application that presents (a) evidence of strong undergraduate teaching skills (b) a discussion of the philosophy behind such teaching and (c) a detailed response to the Hillsdale College Mission Statement that includes a discussion of the candidate's ability to teach in light of the College’s commitments. The application must also include a curriculum vitae, three up-to-date letters of recommendation, and transcripts.
  • Send all application materials to Dr. Mark A. Kalthoff, Chairman, Department of History, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI 49242. EOE
  • Deadline: 1 Dec. 2017.

Lake Forest College (USA: IL)[]

  • Tenure track assistant professor with concentration in the history of the United States in the twentieth century, to begin in the 2018-2019 academic year    
  • Responsibilities include introductory-level U.S. history survey courses, topical electives, and advanced seminars, as well as teaching courses in service to the major.  
  • All specializations within 20th -century U.S. History will be considered; preference given to candidates who can situate the United States within a broader international context (in scholarship and/or in teaching)
  • The Ph.D. degree must be completed by summer 2018.
  • Please submit letter of application and c.v. to Dr. Anna Jones, Chair of the Department of History, in a single PDF file labeled with your name to historysearch@lakeforest.edu. Sample syllabi, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a writing sample are also encouraged.  Three letters of reference must also be sent directly to the above email address or mailed to: History Department, Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
  • Deadline for applications: 1 Nov. 2017 .
  • Interviews will be by invitation during the AHA annual meeting in Washington DC in January 2018
  • Will applications from Associate Professors be considered?
  • Is this a real or fake search? An internal candidate matches the ad. 2x
  • Why did the job listing disappear from Hnet/the AHA site? 
  • [Dec 11] is this posting essentially dead?
  • [Dec 11] Assume so; it seems like it was a fake search designed to target an internal lecturer. And the listing is nowhere to be found. Has anyone heard a peep yet?
  • [Dec. 11] Interviews scheduled at AHA. 
  • Does this mean that somebody received an AHA interview invitation? Or that people will be contacted during the AHA for interviews that occur at the AHA? This can't be right - but the language here seems odd.
  • [Dec. 12] Update: Invited to interview at AHA
  • Not only is there an internal candidate, but that candidate is the partner of one of the dept's few tt professors...
  • Are you saying the interviews scheduled are part of some sort of charade to hire an inside candidate? 
  • It wouldn't be the first time it has happened with an academic search. Not saying it is the case with this one, just sayin'...
  • Offer made & accepted. [Feb. 26]
  • Does anyone know if this ended up being an inside hire after all? [March 26]
  • I am wondering the same thing. [March 26]
  • Yes it went to the internal candidate. 

University of Birmingham (UK:Eng)[]

  • Lectureship (~tenured asst/assoc prof) in US History
  • We are looking for a historian to extend our expertise in the history of the United States in the 20th century, in particular for the post-1945 era. Within these temporal parameters the thematic and chronological expertise are open, though candidates’ research should be well situated within the context of global history, and should complement our strengths in some of the areas for the School: mobilities, temporalities, materialities, global networks, and state, society, and conflict. In the context of US history, we would be interested in historians working on the history of the US and the world; migration; humanitarianism; civil rights
  • The appointee is expected to consolidate and expand our UG teaching provision, expand PGT and PGR recruitment and work with one or more of our research centres to bolster History’s research strength. The successful candidate will contribute to courses at undergraduate levels C, I and H in History and to our postgraduate programmes. As part of their undergraduate remit, the successful candidate is expected to provide an Option and Special Subject on their broad subject of expertise, as well as contribute to core modules on modern history more generally. The successful candidate will also be asked in due course to undertake administrative duties within the Department, School or College. They will be expected to participate in our plans for the REF and TEF and help to increase our postgraduate recruitment, ideally contributing to the further development of the MA in Contemporary History and/or MA in Global History.
  • For enquiries, contact Professor Elaine Fulton or Professor Sabine Lee at the Department of History e.k.fulton@bham.ac.uk; s.lee@bham.ac.uk
  • Apply online
  • Deadline: 23 Feb 2018.

University of Exeter (UK:Eng) - [Non-TT][]

  • One year lectureship (~VAP) in 20th Century American History, to begin 1 Sept. 2018
  • The post will include the delivery of teaching in modern history. In particular, it will involve teaching a selection of undergraduate and postgraduate modules, including Understanding the Modern World and specialist modules in the history of the twentieth century United States.
  • Applications should be made via our website. For more information and to apply online please go to www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs Please quote reference number P63958 in any correspondence.
  • Deadline: 30 Aug. 2018
  • NB the timescale of this advert means that the university may be unable to sponsor visas for non-EU applicants.

University of North Texas (USA:TX) - [Open Rank] 20th C. US or European Military[]

  • Tenure track or tenured faculty position at the assistant, associate or full professor level with areas of speciality in 20th century U.S. or European military history
  • The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in History or a closely related field, a research concentration in 20th century U.S. or European military history, be able to supervise graduate students doing masters and doctoral work on a wide variety of topics in 20th-21st century military history and to offer intensive graduate and undergraduate courses on the Second World War and US and/or European military conflicts in Asia, the Pacific, North Africa, or the Middle East. Candidates for a tenured position are expected to have significant scholarly achievements as demonstrated by an outstanding record of publication of articles and books, an established reputation in the field, documented evidence of teaching excellence, broad command of the literature in both traditional operational and the new military history/war and society and ability to address multiple dimensions of war and military power including operational military history in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Candidates at the assistant professor level are expected to demonstrate strong potential in the above areas as seen in their academic training, conference papers, publications and work in progress
  • All applications must be submitted electronically via the UNT faculty career site at: http://facultyjobs.unt.edu (Applications and/or application materials not submitted through this website will not be considered). All applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of names and contact information of three references, unofficial academic transcripts, statement of research interests, one writing sample (maximum fifty pages), and sample syllabi for two undergraduate and two graduate courses. Short-listed candidates will be requested to submit at least three letters of recommendation
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2017 and continues until position closed

University of Pennsylvania (USA: PA) - Post-1945 U.S. History[]

  • Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Post-1945 U.S. History.
  • We are particularly interested in scholars specializing in urban and/or political history as well as race, ethnicity, and immigration.
  • The candidate will participate in the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the Department. Receipt of the PhD is expected by the time of appointment.
  • Submit applications online at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1183. Please include letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample approximately 7500 words in length, and the contact information of three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Recommenders will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit letters to the website. If the writing sample is part of a dissertation or other major project, include an abstract explaining the sample’s relationship to the larger work.
  • Review of applications will begin 1 Nov. 2017 and continue until the position is filled.
  • Preliminary interviews will take place at the American Historical Association annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
  • [Nov. 9] Recommendations solicited
  • [Nov. 9] Letters of rec automatically solicited for everyone once the application was submitted. 
  • Nov. 9] Hmm, are you sure? If so, this worries me as my file does not show that recommendations have been solicited, much less received. Before I contact the department, is anyone else having this issue?
  • [Nov. 10] For what it's worth, I just confirmed that the request for letters was triggered the day after I submitted my application (mid-October).
  • [Nov 30]: Request for additional written materials. (x2)
  • [Dec. 2] What materials were requested?
  • They asked for a teaching statement, syllabi, evaluations, past journal articles, and the entire dissertation with an abstract.
  • Any further news here?
  • [Dec. 12] Nothing since request for more materials. 
  • [Dec. 13] Invitation to AHA/Skype Interview.
  • [Dec. 14] How were you notified? And confused—thought it was AHA interviews only?
  • [Dec 19] Rejection email. Over 250 candidates. (x2)

University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - 20th C [Senior Hire][]

  • Tenured assistant or full professorship in 19th C US History
  • The successful candidate will have a record of significant research, influential publications, and effective teaching. We welcome applicants working in a variety of subfields, but seek candidates committed to enhancing our department’s educational and scholarly mission, and willing to work with colleagues in all historical fields.
  • Candidates should apply online at http://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1354. Please attach a letter of application, CV, research and teaching statements
  • Review begins 1 Aug. 2018 and continues until position filled

William Jewell College (USA:MO) - CANCELLED[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in 20thC US History
  • Preferred areas of specialization include movements for social and political reform, with particular attention to race and/or gender. An ideal candidate will also be able to teach courses in a secondary field that may include the history of Latin America, the Middle East, East Asia, or sub-Saharan Africa, and/or courses that emphasize a global perspective.
  • A Ph.D. in U.S./American History is required. ABD candidates who will complete their doctorate by July 1, 2018 will be considered.
  • Teaching Load: 3/3 as well as one tutorial (with 1 to 2 students) per year in the Oxbridge Honors Program. Courses taught will include the second half of the U.S. History survey as well as mid-level lecture courses and upper-level seminars in the candidate's areas of expertise. A commitment to teaching in William Jewell's interdisciplinary Core Curriculum is required and:will involve teaching an introductory course that focuses on issues of diversity and inclusion in contemporary society.
  • Candidates must submit the following documents in PDF or MS Word format via email to jobs@william.jewell.edu: Letter of application and curriculum vitae; William Jewell College application; Response to the College mission and philosophy, including statement of how the candidate will foster diversity and inclusion on our campus; Statement of teaching philosophy, including commentary on essential elements of a strong History program at a liberal arts college; Evidence of teaching effectiveness and promise of future excellence; Statement of research interests; Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts (copies are acceptable until finalists are selected); Three confidential letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists, and sent via email to jobs@william.jewell.edu
  • Applicants who need accommodation for the application or interview process, please make accommodation requests in advance to the Office of Human Resources. William Jewell College, Office of Human Resources, 5000 College Hill Box 1017, Liberty, MO 6406, (816) 415-6904
  • Review begins: 3 Nov. 2017 and continues until the position is filled
  • [3 Dec] invitation for Skype interview via email
  • (17 Dec] Email stating that search is currently on hold pending administration approval. Hopes to have update in January.
  • [17 Jan] Email stating that search has been cancelled due to budgetary issues.

US and the World/International Relations[]

What is your employment status?[]

ABD: 2

Postdoc: 1

VAP: 2

Full time instructor: 1

Lecturer:

Adjuncting PhD: 3

TT but looking for a new job: 2

Defended but not graduating until December: 1

Tenured but looking for a new job: 1

Employed in academia (Tenured or TT) but reading out of curiosity: 1

Fully employed outside of academia (but curious):

Fully employed outside of academia (but trying to get back in): 1

Partly employed outside of academia:

Unemployed PhD:

Search Committee Member:

Just looking: 2

TOTAL: 10 (26 January 2018)

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