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Raether Distinguished Professor of Urban Studies - Trinity College in Hartford, CT seeks a geographer to fill the newly endowed chair for the Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professorship in Urban Studies beginning in fall 2010. We expect such a scholar to offer courses and conduct research in one or more of the following subfields: environmental geography, cultural geography and/or political geography. We are eager for a colleague who has a strong interdisciplinary and global orientation, even as s/he will probably have a strong investment in empirical work within one or more urban localities. This scholar is also expected to participate in the development of the urban studies curriculum. All applicants for Raether Distinguished Professor in Urban Studies at Trinity College in Hartford, CT should submit the following materials to Vijay Prashad (George and Martha Kellner Chair in South Asian History) [vijay.prashad@trincoll.edu], c/o Center for Urban and Global Studies (http://www.trincoll.edu/UG), Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106 by January 15, 2010. The search committee also includes Dr. Xiangming Chen (Dean and Director of the Center for Urban and Global Studies), Dr. Davarian Baldwin (Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of American Studies), Dr. Joan Morrison (Professor of Biology), Dr. Beth Notar (Associate Professor of Anthropology). 1. A detailed application letter stating research and teaching interests and expertise; 2. A complete Curriculum Vitae; 3. A writing sample, such as the most recent book and/or a refereed journal article; 4. Names of three references; 5. Sample syllabi for two undergraduate courses that relate to and reflect the applicant’s research interest and expertise. Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

Colonial and Revolutionary America - Tenure-track faculty position available August 19, 2010. Major responsibility: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of specialization as well as survey courses in United States history. Minimum qualification: ABD in history (specialties in colonial and revolutionary America) with degree completed by August 19, 2010. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in history with specialties in colonial and revolutionary America; teaching experience at college or university level; interest in exploration of information technology as related to research and teaching. Excellent benefits, including retiree health care and 100% pension contribution for eligible employees. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/history) The Department of History seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.

Mellon Research Fellowship in American History - MELLON RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN AMERICAN HISTORY Applications are invited for a Mellon Research Fellowship in American History. The position is renewable annually and is tenable for a maximum of two years, starting on 1 October 2010. It is expected that candidates will either have completed a PhD dissertation or be able to submit substantial written work. Appointments will be made on the Research Assistant or Research Associate salary scales. Applications should include a statement of proposed research and curriculum vitae, together with the names of three referees who have knowledge of the candidate’s work. In addition, candidates will need to complete a cover sheet, form PD18, which can be found at www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/pd18.doc. Applications and references should be sent by email to Sophie King, the Secretary of the Mellon Fellowship Fund, srk35@cam.ac.uk to arrive no later than 15 January 2010. Further particulars about the position can be obtained from Sophie King, Faculty of History, West Road, Cambridge CB9 3EF. Informal enquiries regarding the position may also be made to Professor A J Badger at: ajb1001@cam.ac.uk. The Appointments Committee will make the appointment by the end of March 2010. It will not ask candidates for interview. PLEASE QUOTE JOB REFERENCE: JJ05724

Chair - Associate/Full Professor - ADELPHI UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - CHAIR The History Department of Adelphi University invites applications for the position of Professor/Associate Professor of European History (any specialty except German History) and Chair of the History department. Demonstrated leadership ability, a record of distinguished publication, and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching are required. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and schedule interviews as soon as possible. The History Department currently has 7 full-time faculty members and 109 History majors. Please attach a letter of application, CV and contact information for three references. For more information about our History Department, go to: http://academics.adelphi.edu/artsci/his/index.php . For specific questions, email baltimore@adelphi.edu. Apply online at http://www.adelphi.edu/positions/faculty Adelphi University is committed to building a diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from minority and women candidates.

Tenure-track Assistant Professorship (History of East Asia) - The Department of History and Philosophy at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship beginning Fall 2010 in the history of East Asia. Field of specialization is open. The successful candidate will teach an introductory course in world history, upper division courses in the history of China and Japan, and graduate courses in his/her field of specialization. Applicants who have completed the PhD by August 31, 2010 are strongly preferred. All applications must be made online at www.emujobs.com - Posting #FA1029E. Applications must include letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, graduate transcript, a sample of scholarly writing (a chapter or article), and three letters of recommendation. Any letters sent by dossier services and/or recommenders should be sent to the attention of the search chair at: 701 Pray-Harrold, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009. Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive metropolitan university with a diverse student body, located near Ann Arbor and Detroit. EMU is strongly committed to increasing diversity within its community and encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. EOE. Inquiries may be directed to the Department of History and Philosophy at (734) 487-1018 or to Dr. John L. Knight, Search Committee Chair, at jknigh15@emich.edu.

Tenure Track - Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government invites applications and nominations for a scholar whose research focuses on institutions, governance, or policy processes, especially in Europe, Latin America, or South Asia. Candidates whose work is comparative are particularly encouraged to apply, although we welcome applications from scholars whose research examines one nation or society but has significant comparative implications. We anticipate that the person appointed will be trained in political science, history, or sociology. This is a full time, multi-year appointment with the possibility of renewal or tenure that may be made at the level of assistant or untenured associate professor. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2010. Qualified women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, and an article or chapter-length sample of writing to Professor Archon Fung, Kennedy School of Government, 79 JFK Street, Cambridge MA 02138, by December 1, 2009. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Assistant Professor of History - Modern Europe - The History Department at Drake University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professorship in Modern European history. The department seeks candidates who are committed equally to teaching and scholarly activity. The individual will teach three courses each semester, participate in an innovative two semester global history course “Passages to the Modern World: 1500 to the Present,” and teach courses in her/his area of specialty. Preference may be given to candidates with primary expertise in France, Germany, and/or Russia. Ability to teach race, class, and gender is also desirable. Ph.D. preferred, advanced ABDs will be considered. Please send c.v., three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, and course syllabi to Matthew Esposito, Department of History, 2805 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311 by November 15. E-mail inquiries to matthew.esposito@drake.edu. Drake University is an equal-opportunity employer, and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of the nation.

Director, Latina and Latino Studies - Northwestern University solicits nominations and applications for the position of Director of its newly-established Latina and Latino Studies Program. The director will work with undergraduate and graduate students, oversee the daily administration of the program, coordinate new programming and support faculty development and mentoring. We seek an individual with a nationally recognized profile in the field of Latino Studies to provide leadership in these key areas and whose record of scholarship and teaching will merit appointment in the appropriate disciplinary department in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Applicants should send a cover letter, c.v., and writing sample to Director Search, Latina and Latino Studies Program, 1880 Campus Drive, Kresge 1-435, Evanston, IL 60208. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to the same address. In addition, a pdf file with application materials – excluding the letters of reference – should be emailed to <latinao-studies@northwestern.edu>. Review of applications will begin Dec. 1, 2009. AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Further information can be found at www.latinostudies.northwestern.edu.

Assistant Professor, History of South Asia - HISTORY – CARLETON UNIVERSITY The Department of History at Carleton University invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track position in the History of South Asia at the rank of Assistant Professor. Place and periodization are open. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in history or a related field, a strong commitment to scholarship reflected in publications, an active research profile, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to teach in both undergraduate and graduate programs, to develop a program of research leading to significant peer-reviewed publications, and to contribute effectively to academic life in the department and in the university. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, one article- or chapter-length writing sample, a statement of teaching philosophy or a teaching portfolio, and three letters of reference, should be sent to: Professor James D. Miller, Chair Department of History Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada. The deadline for receipt of applications is January 15, 2010. Candidates may learn more about the Department by visiting its Web site at www.carleton.ca/history/ or by contacting the Chair at james_miller@carleton.ca Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Assistant Professor, 19th Century Europe and the World - APPOINTMENT IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY EUROPE AND THE WORLD HISTORY – CARLETON UNIVERSITY The Department of History at Carleton University invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track position in nineteenth-century European History at the rank of Assistant Professor. Place or region of specialization is open, though an international or transnational focus on relations and connections between Europe and one or more of the following regions: Asia, Africa, the Pacific, or the Americas is strongly preferred. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in European History, a strong commitment to scholarship reflected in publications, an active research profile, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in both undergraduate and graduate programs, including our undergraduate concentration in International History. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a program of research leading to significant peer-reviewed publications, and to contribute effectively to academic life in the department and in the university. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, one article- or chapter-length writing sample, a statement of teaching philosophy or a teaching portfolio, and three letters of reference, should be sent to: Professor James D. Miller, Chair Department of History Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada. The deadline for receipt of applications is January 15, 2010. Candidates may learn more about the Department by visiting its Web site at www.carleton.ca/history/ or by contacting the Chair at james_miller@carleton.ca Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University Lecturer (Non Tutorial Fellowship) in Islamic Art and Architecture - UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD FACULTY OF ORIENTAL STUDIES IN ASSOCIATION WITH WOLFSON COLLEGE UNIVERSITY LECTURERSHIP (NON TUTORIAL FELLOWSHIP) IN ISLAMIC ART AND ARCHITECTURE GRADE 36S, Stage 1 £42,351 – Stage 11 £56,917 The University proposes to appoint a University Lecturer in Islamic Art and Architecture from 1 September 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Faculty is seeking to attract applicants at an early stage of their careers, who will collaborate in research and teaching with the established members of staff, including the first incumbent of the newly established I.M. Pei Chair in Islamic Art and Architecture, which is being advertised at the same time. The University Lecturer will be required to carry out research; to give lectures, classes, and tutorials in Islamic art and architecture; to coordinate teaching at all levels; and to examine, supervise graduate students, and play a part in the administrative work of the Faculty of Oriental Studies and the Khalili Research Centre. The person appointed may be offered a Governing Body Fellowship at Wolfson College. The successful applicant will hold, by the start of the appointment, a doctorate in Islamic art and architecture or a related field, and have specialist expertise in one or more fields of Islamic art and architecture before the 20th century C.E. He or she will possess a sufficient expertise in one or more of the Arabic, Persian and Turkish languages to use primary sources in the original language for the study and teaching of Islamic art and architecture; and have a broad familiarity with the development of Islamic art and architecture before the 20th century C.E. He or she must demonstrate a commitment to research of the highest calibre in one or more areas of Islamic art and architecture before the 20th century C.E., and to publishing this research at the level expected by international journals and major presses. He or she must also have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. The further particulars, including details of how to apply, may be found at www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/ or may be obtained from the office of the Secretary to the Oriental Studies Board, Oriental Institute, Pusey Lane, Oxford, OX1 2LE, orient@orinst.ox.ac.uk. Applications and references should be sent by e-mail to this address no later than noon on Friday 13 November 2009. The University is an equal opportunities employer

Associate Professor, U.S. Cultural and/or Intellectual History - The Department of History, University of Maryland, College Park, seeks to appoint a scholar with a distinguished record of publication and teaching for the Burke Chair in U.S. cultural and/or intellectual history. Period specialization is open (17th through 20th centuries). This appointment will be made at the Associate Professor level. The University of Maryland is an AA/EOE employer; it encourages applications from women and minorities. Candidates should submit letter of application, c.v. and three letters of recommendation to the attention of Ms. Courtenay Lanier, US History Search Committee, Department of History, 2115 Francis Scott Key Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, 20742-7315. For best consideration, applications should be received by February 15, 2010.

Tenure-Track Position in Sociology - The Department of Sociology, St. Thomas University, invites applications for an entry-level, tenure-track appointment, at the rank of assistant professor, to begin July 1, 2010 pending budgetary approval. Celebrating its centenary in 2010, St. Thomas University is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution whose roots are in the faith and tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. With an enrolment of 2,400, its students graduate with Bachelor of Arts, Applied Arts, Education, and Social Work degrees. The faculty members are distinguished teachers, researchers and scholars, and the university holds three Canada Research Chairs. The successful candidate must have expertise in sociological theory and inequality in society and will be expected to teach Classical Theory, Modern Theory and a full-year course in Inequality in Society. Other areas of research and teaching interests are open. A PhD or imminent completion is required. Applicants are to submit a <i>curriculum vitae</i>, samples of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching portfolio preferred), and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Sylvia Hale, Chair, Department of Sociology, St. Thomas University, Fredericton NB E3B 5G3. Closing date: November 20, 2009, or when position is filled. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their files, including letters of reference, are complete by this date. An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. The university welcomes applications from all faiths and backgrounds. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Digital Humanities and History - APPOINTMENT IN DIGITAL HUMANITIES HISTORY – CARLETON UNIVERSITY The Department of History at Carleton University invites applications for an entry-level tenure-track position in the Digital Humanities at the rank of Assistant Professor. The candidate should be an historian whose research engages innovative theoretical and methodological approaches. Place and periodization are open. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in history or a related field, a strong commitment to scholarship reflected in publications, an active research profile, and demonstrated excellence and innovation in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in both undergraduate and graduate programs, including our Public History MA program. We welcome candidates who, in addition to teaching in their own field, could contribute to our core curriculum offerings in historical theory and methods. The successful applicant will also be expected to develop a program of research leading to significant peer-reviewed publications, and to contribute effectively to academic life in the department and in the university. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, one article- or chapter-length writing sample, a statement of teaching philosophy or a teaching portfolio, and three letters of reference, should be sent to: Professor James D. Miller, Chair Department of History Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada. The deadline for receipt of applications is January 15, 2010. Candidates may learn more about the Department by visiting its Web site at www.carleton.ca/history/ or by contacting the Chair at james_miller@carleton.ca Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Assistant/Associate Professor & Coordinator, Communication Across the Curriculum - Monmouth College, a private liberal arts college and member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to coordinate our Communication Across the Curriculum (CAC) Program, a comprehensive four-year program in which "communication across the curriculum" is intentionally integrated. Requires a terminal degree in Communication, Composition & Rhetoric, English, or another field combined with extensive experience in communication/writing. The successful candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and experience necessary to fulfill the following duties: administer and assess the CAC program; engage faculty in all departments and develop models of communication appropriate to departmental goals and curriculum; assist faculty in the development of writing, listening, and speaking activities for the classroom; and normally teach 12 semester hours per year, including one introductory communication, one first-year composition, and one Integrated Studies course (or another course depending on candidate’s expertise). Experience with writing across the disciplines and the ability to direct and train student tutors desirable. Please forward letter of application, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, statement of CAC philosophy, unofficial transcripts and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Rob Hale & Dr. Lee McGaan, Co-Chairs, CAC Search, Monmouth College by e-mail to facultysearch@monm.edu. Review of applications will begin December 4, 2009. Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to diversity and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

Assistant Professsor in Comparative Politics - The New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University seeks an assistant professor in comparative politics. Duties involve teaching at the undergraduate/graduate levels, engaging in scholarly activity, and providing service to school, community, and profession. Required: Ph.D. in Political Science or related field by August 2010; evidence of successful teaching and research; expertise in any geographic region other than the Americas. Send a letter of application, statements describing your research program and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, two pieces of scholarship, and three letters of reference electronically to Jamie.Howell@asu.edu. Application deadline is December 15, 2009; if not filled, every other Monday thereafter until the search is closed. Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse work force.

Assistant Professor of History, Early America to 1787 - Assistant Professor of History, College of Liberal Arts The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for an assistant professor tenure-eligible position to begin August 2010 with specialization in Early America to 1787. PhD in American history or closely related field required by start date. Preferred subfields include Native American History or Atlantic World. Teach survey courses in U.S. history to 1865, area of specialization, and historical methods. Teach 12 hours (4 courses) per semester. Preference given to candidates with evidence of excellent teaching and scholarly potential. Candidate willing to work with students in history secondary education program is desirable. Send letter of application, cv, sample syllabi, and names and contact information including phone and email addresses for three references to Casey Harison, Chair, Early America Search Committee, History Department, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd, Evansville, IN 47712. No electronic applications accepted. Review of applications will begin January 18, 2010 and will continue until position is filled. However, candidates are requested to send applications as soon as possible. USI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Department Head for the Department of Writing Studies - The Department of Writing Studies at the American University of Sharjah is seeking a department head to fulfill all of the administrative duties outlined below. We encourage candidates to apply who have extensive experience in teaching various kinds and levels of composition courses and appreciation for (and experience in) using a variety of pedagogies (from time-honored rhetorical approaches to the latest developments as practiced in North American universities). Preference will be given to the candidate who has experience in directing a writing program and creating or supporting WAC. In addition to administrative skills we seek an open-minded, collaborative leader who is good at problem solving and willing to advocate for faculty and departmental goals. The successful candidate should have the following: a record of published research in the field of rhetoric and composition; 3 years teaching experience overseas; and awareness of the needs of L2 students. Position Summary The department head is the academic and administrative officer of the department and reports to the college/school dean. The department head is responsible for overseeing the activities of the department to ensure accomplishing the university, academic affairs, college/school, and departmental missions. Scope The department head is responsible for the currency, quality, and effectiveness of academic programs; the hiring, retention, and evaluation of faculty; and the efficient and effective use of personnel, fiscal, and physical resources of the department. The department head oversees the operations at the departmental level, and works closely with faculty, administrators, staff, and students. The department head provides leadership for the development of programs and curricula changes, and provides guidance to faculty for improving academic excellence and promotes the use of innovative teaching methods and scholarly/creative activities. The department head maintains collaborative relationships with a variety of individuals and entities, including: the dean and associate dean, fellow AUS department heads, faculty, students and staff; emirate and national government departments involved with higher education; representatives of local, regional and international agencies, organizations, colleges, and universities. Send letters of application, C.V, a two-page statement of the applicant’s vision for strengthening the Department of Writing Studies, and names of three references to Dean William H Heidcamp, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah via cashr@aus.edu. Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Department Head for the Department of Mass Communication - Desirable Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: principles, practices and trends related to higher education and its administration; facilities development; guidelines and statutes governing educational development and services; student learning and assessment best practices. In addition to a terminal degree in a media-related field, the Department of Mass Communication expects prospective candidates to provide evidence of: •Extensive professional media experience, •Familiarity with methodology-based faculty evaluation, •Extensive administrative experience in a mass communication context, and •Evidence of exceptional research ability with significant publications/productions. Position Summary The department head is the academic and administrative officer of the department and reports to the college/school dean. The department head is responsible for overseeing the activities of the department to ensure accomplishing the university, academic affairs, college/school, and departmental missions. Scope The department head is responsible for the currency, quality, and effectiveness of academic programs; the hiring, retention, and evaluation of faculty; and the efficient and effective use of personnel, fiscal, and physical resources of the department. The department head oversees the operations at the departmental level, and works closely with faculty, administrators, staff, and students. The department head provides leadership for the development of programs and curricula changes, and provides guidance to faculty for improving academic excellence and promotes the use of innovative teaching methods and scholarly/creative activities. The department head maintains collaborative relationships with a variety of individuals and entities, including: the dean and associate dean, fellow AUS department heads, faculty, students and staff; emirate and national government departments involved with higher education; representatives of local, regional and international agencies, organizations, colleges, and universities. Send letters of application, C.V, a two-page statement of the applicant’s vision for strengthening the Department of Mass Communication, and names of three references to Dean William H Heidcamp, College of Arts and Sciences, American University of Sharjah via cashr@aus.edu. Application review will continue until the position is filled.

Director, Center for the Study of the Civil War Era - Kennesaw State University invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position for the Director of the Center for the Study of the Civil War Era. This position begins August 2010, pending budget approval. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. FOr full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by December 1, 2009. For a full description of this position and application procedure, go to: http://www.kennesaw.edu/facultypositions Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or sexual orientation, as authorized by law. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE

The Anthropology Program, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology (SAPE), at the American University in Cairo invites applications for an open rank tenure track position in Socio-Cultural Anthropology to begin fall 2010. - <b>Company Description:</b> Founded in 1919, AUC's campus has moved to its new, state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo beginning Fall Semester, 2008. AUC's degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; Engineering programs are accredited by ABET and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. For more information visit our website at www.aucegypt.edu. . The normal teaching load is three courses per semester and English is the language of instruction. For expatriates, benefits include housing, annual round-trip air travel for appointee and qualifying dependents, plus schooling for the equivalent of up to two children at Cairo American College. In view of AUC's protocol agreement with the Egyptian government, which requires specific proportions of Egyptian, U.S., and third-country citizen faculty, at this time preference will be given to qualified applicants who are U.S. citizens. <b>Job Description:</b> The Anthropology Program, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology (SAPE), at the American University in Cairo invites applications for an open rank tenure track position in Socio-Cultural Anthropology to begin fall 2010. The Department is seeking candidates who will enrich the regional focus of the program and whose research and teaching is geographically grounded in MENA and/or South Asia. Thematically, the Department is looking for a medical anthropologist whose interests might include, among others, a focus on the political economy of health and healing, violence and health, governance and health, and/or science, technology and health. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate an ability to talk across geographic and disciplinary boundaries. <b>Requirements:</b> PhD is required at time of appointment. Teaching experience is preferred. Successful candidates should have an ongoing program of research and publication and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Responsibilities include undergraduate as well as graduate teaching in a joint Sociology-Anthropology MA program, an active program of research and publications, and service to the Department and the University. <b>Additional Information:</b> Review of applications will start immediately and priority will be given to applications received by December 1, 2009. Position is open until filled. Informational interviews will be held at the AAA Meeting; however, all candidates will be given full consideration. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by video-conference in January 2010. <b>Application Instructions:</b> All applicants must submit the following documents online: a) a current C.V; b) a letter of interest; c) a statement of teaching philosophy; d) a copy of a recently published article or manuscript chapter in progress; e) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF). Please ask at least three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to the New York Office (lspecht@aucnyo.edu) or the Provost's Office in Cairo (provost@aucegypt.edu). Note: Please remember your account login enables you to respond to AUC additional questions (if required). <b>Apply online: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=6085&job=6099284</b>

Assistant Professor and Post-doctoral Fellow Positions in Computer Science and Engineering: applications to Cultural Heritage - JOB QUALIFICATION The Research Fellow in this area will be asked to contribute to IMT teaching activity at PhD level (lectures, seminars, tutorship). She/He should focus on Computer Science and Engineering applications to cultural heritage, such as the following: - to conduct research on modelling and cost-effective representation of multimedia data, especially for interactive scenarios related to Cultural Heritage environments, for efficient implementations of virtual and augmented reality applications; - to develop context-aware techniques for ambient communication, with particular emphasis on efficient data compression and/or exchange, so as to realize effective techniques for virtual and augmented reality environments related to Cultural Heritage sites; - to implement, both theoretically and practically, remote sensing and environmental monitoring techniques for Cultural Heritage sites, involving techniques for low-impact sensor deployment and efficient networking techniques for data communication; Possible topics related to the research activity include: - representation and management of multimedia data; - theoretical algorithms for efficient content distribution; - information retrieval and data mining, including web data mining and mobile systems; - environmental monitoring and control; - system optimization and performance evaluation; - immersive mobile computing; - computational intelligence and multi-agent systems; - networking and software systems for global computing Preference will be given to candidates combining in their research fundamental and application oriented aspects. JOB DESCRIPTION Assistant Professors and Post-Doctoral Fellows are usually appointed for a fixed term from one year up to three years. All contracts may be renewed once, for up to six years. Assistant Professors differ from Post-doctoral Fellows on the basis of experience, scientific curriculum and compensation. The remuneration package is competitive at the international level and includes generous research funds. Additional benefits may be negotiated with selected applicants. IMT Assistant Professors and Post-Doctoral Fellows work closely with other young researchers, graduate students and senior researchers, and have a limited teaching load in the School graduate programs. The appointed persons are expected to conduct major research projects and publish in international journals. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Candidates may apply by simply filling out an online application form, available on IMT website, and uploading relevant additional documents, such as the CV and relevant publications in PDF format. In addition, IMT requires reference letters for each candidate.

Assistant Professor and Post-doctoral Fellow Positions in Economics - JOB QUALIFICATION IMT seeks for highly qualified candidates in the following fields: Applied Economics, Applied Public Economics, International Economics, International Trade, Industrial Organization, Political Economy, Law and Economics, Health Economics, are invited to apply for Faculty Positions at the Assistant Professor and Post-Doctoral Fellow level. Preference will be given to candidates oriented towards applied research and with a high degree of proficiency in the use of mathematical and statistical methods. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed or are near completion of their Ph.D. degree, or candidates with experience in formal instruction at the graduate-level. JOB DESCRIPTION Assistant Professors and Post-Doctoral Fellows are usually appointed for a fixed term from one year up to three years. All contracts may be renewed once, for up to six years. Assistant Professors differ from Post-doctoral Fellows on the basis of experience, scientific curriculum and compensation. The remuneration package is competitive at the international level and includes generous research funds. Additional benefits may be negotiated with selected applicants. IMT Assistant Professors and Post-Doctoral Fellows work closely with other young researchers, graduate students and senior researchers, and have a limited teaching load in the School graduate programs. The appointed persons are expected to conduct major research projects and publish in international journals. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Candidates may apply by simply filling out an online application form, available on IMT website, and uploading relevant additional documents, such as the CV and relevant publications in PDF format. In addition, IMT requires reference letters for each candidate. <B>DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2009</B>

English Instructor/Assistant Professor, Developmental English - St. Louis Communit College at Florissant Valley is seeking an English Instructor/Assistant Professor in Developmental English. Requires a Masters degree in English; prefer specific certification or extensive documented coursework in teaching/pedagogy of developmental English. Teaching responsibilities will normally include developmental English courses. The ideal candidate will bring a proven background of teaching success in developmental English courses at the community college level, and s/he will also bring sound insights into the contemporary pedagogy of developmental education. S/he should exhibit strong initiative and interest in cultivating a dynamic developmental learning model. Prefer a strong record of student-centered teaching, collegiality, and engagement within and beyond the department. Participation in the assessment of developmental programming will be a key task. A record of recognizing and addressing a variety of learning styles, along with a history of employing a variety of teaching techniques (including the incorporation of technology in teaching) is highly desirable. Requires flexibility in scheduling for both teaching and administrative duties. Submit a college application, a statement of teaching philosophy, photocopies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Begins August 2010 or a negotiated earlier date. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V STLCC application is required for consideration: http://www.stlcc.edu/Jobs/Opportunities.html

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES - THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF GENDER & RACE STUDIES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR The University of Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in African American Studies. We are interested in applicants from a variety of disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches with expertise in African American Studies, with possible specializations in Black masculinity, Black folklore, Black families, rural cultures, Black health, or Blacks and education. Applicants in social science areas are particularly attractive. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching in African American Studies in our undergraduate programs. Responsibilities include teaching Introduction to African American Studies. Pursuit of an active research agenda leading to the publication of a number of articles or a book is required as well as service to the University community and professional organizations. The successful candidate will present a record of scholarship and teaching that is consistent with tenure-track work at a research university. Preferred applicants will have teaching experience in African American Studies. We are in the process of blending African American Studies with Women’s Studies to form the Department of Gender and Race Studies. Women’s Studies at The University of Alabama is one of the oldest programs in the southeastern United States. The new Gender and Race Studies Department will offer an undergraduate major and minor in African American Studies and an undergraduate minor and M.A in Women’s Studies. This appointment will begin in August 16, 2010. To apply, go to facultyjobs.ua.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54483 and complete the required online application. Attach a letter of application, and curriculum vitae. Send three letters of recommendation and a transcript of graduate work directly to African American Studies Search Committee, Box 870272, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487-0272. For more information, contact Dr. DoVeanna Fulton Minor, Search Committee Chair, at dfulton@as.ua.edu. Review of applications will begin November 16, 2009, and will continue until the positions are filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Post-doctoral fellowship in U.S. founding principles and history - The Department of Politics of Lake Forest College is seeking applications for a two-year, post-doctoral Fellow in U.S. founding principles and history, to begin in Fall semester, 2010. Topics of interest include: American Political Thought, Foundations of the American Republic, Roots of American Democracy, Creation of the American Constitution, the Founders and their Ideas, American Institutions and their Origins, and American Citizenship. The Fellow will also be expected to help cover, as appropriate, one or more of the department’s regular offerings in American political institutions. The position will involve half-time teaching (three course per year) and half-time research. Salary is competitive. The Department of Politics has six full-time faculty members and services a popular major. The department also offers many of the courses taken by students majoring in International Relations, an interdisciplinary program. Located in a Chicago suburb near the Lake Michigan shore, Lake Forest College is a highly selective liberal arts college with about 1,400 students from approximately 46 states and 68 countries. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women and members of other historically underrepresented groups. At Lake Forest College, the quality of a faculty member's teaching is the most important criterion for evaluation. Active engagement in peer-reviewed research is also expected, and service to the college is valued by the community. Applicants should have received their Ph.D. since January 1, 2006. Review of applications will begin Dec. 15, 2009. Some teaching experience is expected. Please send curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching quality, and a writing sample from the dissertation to: W. Rand Smith Chair, Department of Politics – E10 Lake Forest College 555 N. Sheridan Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Assistant Professor, study of Japan - The Division of the Social Sciences seeks to hire an assistant professor in the study of Japan from the perspectives of either Anthropology, Political Science, or Sociology. The successful applicant will have a tenure-track position in one of those disciplinary departments in the Division of Social Sciences. PhD should be in hand at the time of application. Applications are required to include 1) a cover letter of application that should include a description of your plans for research and teaching, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) a précis of your dissertation (Dissertation Abstract), and 4) one sample of strongest written material (published article or unpublished manuscript). In addition, please submit, as optional applicant documents, up to two publications or unpublished manuscripts (strongly recommended). Application documents must be submitted online, at http://tinyurl.com/ygw7xfy. Please arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent via mail to Alta Goodwine, Administrative Assistant, Department of Sociology, The University of Chicago, 1126 E. 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637. The application deadline is December 15, 2009. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Research Fellowship in Museum Anthropology - The Bard Graduate Center and the American Museum of Natural History announce a Research Fellowship in Museum Anthropology. The fellowship provides support to a postdoctoral investigator to pursue a project in association with a curator in the Division of Anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). We especially encourage applications from those with an interest in the history of collecting for anthropology museums in general, and in the AMNH’s Asian ethnographic collection in particular. The Fellow will also be expected to teach one graduate-level course per year at the Bard Graduate Center (BGC). The Fellow will thus be in joint residence at BGC and AMNH, beginning in September 2010 and continuing through June 2012. The fellowship includes free housing. The deadline for applications is 15 December 2009, and they should be sent to AMNH/ BGC Fellowship Search, Bard Graduate Center, 18 W. 86th Street, New York NY 10024. Applications are not accepted by fax or email. For a more detailed announcement, please go to http://www.bgc.bard.edu/research/fellowship-museum-anthropology.html

Chair, Department of History, Geography and Philosophy - The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites applications for Department Chair of History, Geography, and Philosophy. This position is a tenure-track, twelve-month appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with starting date negotiable. The Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy offers a master's degree in history, bachelors degrees in history and philosophy, and minors in history, geography, and philosophy. Applicants must have a doctorate in history, geography, or philosophy. The department consists of seventeen full-time faculty and one staff member. For more information and to apply; https://www.GCSUJobs.com

Assistant Professor, United States History - United States History: Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 2010. Teaching responsibilities include US history surveys and electives in area of specialization. An additional non-Western specialization other than Latin America is desirable. PhD required plus evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly potential. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg values candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate education and to diversity as part of the educational experience. Send letter of application, vita, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Steven Hirsch, History Search, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, 150 Finoli Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601. Application deadline: December 1, 2009. AA/EOE. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in San Diego, January 7-10, 2010.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Biography - The National Centre of Biography (NCB) was established at the Australian National University in June 2008 to serve as a focus for the study of life writing in Australia, supporting innovative research and writing to the highest standards in the field. It is a community of scholars and postgraduate students committed to generating ideas, to challenging stereotypes and accepted wisdom, to pushing the boundaries of intellectual thought and to contributing to debates on biography. The Centre also has responsibility for publishing the printed volumes of the Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) and for developing ADB Online. The ADB is a long established national, co-operative enterprise, the largest in the arts and social sciences in Australia. The ADB Online is a world leader in national biography and now a basic research tool in history for the humanities and social sciences. You will pursue an independent research program in the NCB and will work half time editing entries for the ADB. We encourage applications from women and indigenous scholars. For further information see: http://jobs.anu.edu.au/PositionDetail.aspx?p=875

Project Historian, ECHO Encyclopedia of COnnecticut History Online - Position Announcement: Project Historian: The Encyclopedia of Connecticut History Online The Connecticut Humanities Council, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Project Historian of the Encyclopedia of Connecticut History Online (ECHO). Project Description: The Encyclopedia of Connecticut History Online The Encyclopedia of Connecticut History Online is a “next generation” online state encyclopedia, which integrates digitized archival collections, museum resources, media products and curricula materials in over 1,100 authoritative essays and entries on Connecticut’s past. At its launch in June 2012, ECHO will be the standard reference text on the state’s past. It will be based on a scholarly reassessment of the Connecticut story from top to bottom across the full range of Connecticut’s periods, themes and underlying “people, places and events.” It will revise existing secondary sources to reflect new interpretations in the field, but will also commission substantial new scholarship to address the many aspects of the state’s social, cultural, ethnic, racial and contemporary history long ignored by historians. In the next two years we will add an additional 550 thematic essays, town histories and entries to 523 articles already in hand. We will incorporate an additional 2,855 digitized primary sources in these articles, joining 2,230 digital materials already located in the state’s major archival repositories. We will incorporate 17 theme-based documentaries produced through the CHC’s decade-long Connecticut Experience collaboration with Connecticut Public Television and create at least 50 ECHO-based curriculum units for use in U.S. History courses across the state. We will link each entry and essay to heritage organizations with programs and resources relevant to that subject and will include in each of ECHO’s content pages, access to a constantly updated, statewide heritage calendar of events and exhibits. Subject to the availability of funding, ECHO will be an ongoing project of the Connecticut Humanities Council. Efforts through 2012 to populate and launch the site will be followed in succeeding years with the ongoing revision and refinement of existing entries and the steady addition of new content. Duties: • Select qualified authors to write the remaining 550 entries and essays that comprise ECHO’s content base • Prepare critiques of submitted essays for historical accuracy and interpretive rigor, and negotiate author revisions • Research and write additional essays and entries as necessary • Oversee ECHO’s research assistants and fact checkers • Assist in selection of primary resources supporting ECHO’s essays and entries Qualifications: • Advanced Degree in American History or related field, Ph.D. preferred • Substantial record of research, teaching and/or public programming in Connecticut History • Experience in writing for general audiences and for the web • Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word • Experience working with community (multi-author) publishing projects and in developing Web-based (electronic) publications • Sound working knowledge of the Internet Compensation and Duration: • One year contract annually renewable • $60,000-$65,000 annual salary depending on qualifications and experience • Generous fringe benefits Application Process and Deadline: Send detailed application letter, vitae, and names of three references by November 27, 2009 to: Bruce Fraser Co- Editor in Chief, Encyclopedia of Connecticut History Online c/o Connecticut Humanities Council 37 Broad Street Middletown, CT 06457 Or to: Bruce@ctculture.org

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (holding the title of Coordinator in American Studies) in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (American Studies) - Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Of a number of recent indicators of the University's performance, one is its ranking at 24 among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK's Times Higher Education. The University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines, with 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 50 countries, and a complement of 1,200 academic members of staff, many of whom are internationally renowned. <b>Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (holding the title of Coordinator in American Studies) in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (American Studies) (Ref.: RF-2009/2010-211) </b> Applications are invited for appointment as Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (holding the title of Coordinator in American Studies) in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (American Studies), from as soon as possible, on a three-year fixed-term basis. An appointee with demonstrated performance will be considered for tenure during the second three-year contract. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and should be specialists in one or more of the following fields: history, political science, literature, film, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, or international relations, and should show a strong interdisciplinary orientation and excellence in teaching and research. Interest in Latin America and/or Asian American Studies could be an advantage. The appointee is expected to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, conduct research about American Studies, coordinate the American Studies Programme, be active in the administration of the School and liaise with other areas of study in the School to strengthen our interdisciplinary character. Further information about the School and the Programme can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/smlc/. Annual salaries will be in the following ranges (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University): Associate Professor : HK$661,980 - 1,023,720 Assistant Professor : HK$504,480 - 779,640 (approximately US$1 = HK$7.8) The level of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, as well as leave, and medical/dental benefits. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappt@hku.hk). Closes November 30, 2009. Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy

. - <B>Company Description:</B> Founded in 1919, AUC's campus has moved to its new, state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo beginning Fall Semester, 2008. AUC's degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; Engineering programs are accredited by ABET and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. For more information visit our website at www.aucegypt.edu. . The normal teaching load is three courses per semester and English is the language of instruction. For expatriates, benefits include housing, annual round-trip air travel for appointee and qualifying dependents, plus schooling for the equivalent of up to two children at Cairo American College. In view of AUC's protocol agreement with the Egyptian government, which requires specific proportions of Egyptian, U.S., and third-country citizen faculty, at this time preference will be given to qualified applicants who are U.S. citizens. <B>Job Description:</B> The Sociology Program, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology (SAPE), at the American University in Cairo invites applications for an open rank tenure track position to begin fall 2010. The Department is seeking candidates with a strong background in sociological theory and research methods and a specialization in one or more of the following areas: development, political sociology, social movements, civil society, gender, stratification, or criminology. Knowledge of the Arab world is considered a plus. Successful candidates should have an ongoing program of research and publication and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Responsibilities include undergraduate as well as graduate teaching in a joint Sociology-Anthropology MA program, an active program of research and publications, and service to the Department and the University. <B>Requirements:</B> PhD in Sociology is required at time of appointment. Teaching experience is preferred. <B>Additional Information:</B> Review of applications will start immediately and priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2009. Informational interviews will be held at the MESA Meeting; however, all candidates will be given full consideration. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by video-conference in February 2010. <B>Application Instructions:</B> All applicants must submit the following documents online: a) a current C.V; b) a letter of interest; c) a statement of teaching philosophy; d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF); and e) a copy of a recently published article or manuscript chapter in progress. Please ask at least three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to the New York Office (lspecht@aucnyo.edu) or the Provost's Office (provost@aucegypt.edu). Note: Please remember your account login enables you to respond to AUC additional questions (if required).

Apply online at: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=6085&job=6102882 - The Department of History and Philosophy at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship beginning fall 2010 in the history of modern Europe. The successful candidate will teach upper division and graduate courses in the history of modern Germany, and introductory courses in Western civilization or world history. He or she also will have the opportunity to develop courses in his or her area of expertise. Field of specialization is open, but preference will be given to those who study military history or who can otherwise expand the department's offerings in the history of Central and Eastern Europe. Applicants who have completed the PhD by August 31, 2010 are strongly preferred. All applications must be made online at <B>https://www.emujobs.com - Posting #FA1030E.</B>Applications must include letter of application, curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, graduate transcript, a sample of scholarly writing (a chapter or article), and three letters of recommendation. Any letters sent by dossier services and/or recommenders should be sent to the attention of the search chair at: 701 Pray-Harrold, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009. Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive metropolitan university with a diverse student body, located near Ann Arbor and Detroit. EMU is strongly committed to increasing diversity within its community and encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. AA/EOE. Inquiries may be directed to the Department of History and Philosophy at (734) 487-1018 or to Dr. Ron Delph at rdelph@emich.edu.

Assistant Professor, World History, 500-1650 - The History Department of The John Jay College of Criminal Justice at the City University of New York seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in any subfield between 500 and 1650 for our new Global History major. Demonstrated scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory in Global history as well as advanced courses and seminars based in her own interests and expertise. We are looking for a teacher with a clear commitment to diverse learners in an urban, public institution. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AHA meeting. Located steps from Lincoln Center at the cultural heart of New York City, John Jay College, a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees and participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate School of CUNY. The College is the largest Hispanic serving four-year college in the northeastern United States. Under the leadership of its fourth president, Jeremy Travis, the College is undergoing a transformation that includes unprecedented faculty hiring, new undergraduate majors and master’s programs, and a new 600,000 square foot building ready for occupancy in 2011. With so many changes underway, the college offers to its many new faculty the unusual opportunity to shape the future of their institution. Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching and to develop and maintain and active research and publication agenda.PhD required for appointment to professorial title of Assistant Professor. Degree must be completed by Summer 2010. To apply, please send a letter of application, c.v., dissertation chapter or scholarly article, 3 sample syllabi (at least one of a world history survey course); three letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio or substantial record of pedagogical excellence by 12/15/09 to: Allison Kavey Chair, History Department 445 W 59th St New York, NY 10019 212 237-8827 akavey@jjay.cuny.edu

Honors Director, concurrent faculty and staff position - Director, Honors Program Helen P. Denit Honors Program, Office of the Provost University of Baltimore Regular exempt position with full benefits package Full-time, 12-month, Concurrent Faculty and Staff Position; Expected July 1, 2010 Start Date Resumes must be received by 12/11/09; Resume Review Begins 10/29/2009 Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications The University of Baltimore welcomes applications for the position of Director of the Helen P. Denit Honors Program. The Director of the Honors Program holds concurrent appointments as a member of the faculty and as a member of the provost’s staff. The Director is expected to teach regularly in the Honors Program and to be its principal administrator. Responsibilities include scheduling Honors courses; recruiting, advising and tracking Honors students; working with other faculty who teach Honors courses or direct Honors projects; developing and coordinating cultural and social activities for Honors students; and administering an Honors scholarship fund. The University of Baltimore’s Helen P. Denit Honors Program is dedicated to the academic and personal enrichment of its students, and its director will be responsible for expanding and enhancing existing operations in a collaborative environment and representing the Honors Program effectively to students, faculty, staff and the public. The successful candidate must have teaching and administrative experience in a college or university setting and preferably demonstrated success in leading an Honors program or similar program promoting academic excellence. Appointment with tenure in possible; faculty rank and tenure status are negotiable, with options depending upon academic qualifications and experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent communication skills, a terminal degree in a subject area in which courses are offered at UB, and at least three years of undergraduate teaching experience at a college or university are required. Priority will be given to candidates with two or more years of experience administering a college or university honors program (or a similar college program guiding exceptional undergraduate research and creative activities) and a record of excellence in teaching and mentoring students. TO APPLY: Include your Vacancy Number 2010-022HNET on all correspondence and in your e-mail subject line. Submit resume and cover letter to hrresume@ubalt.edu, or mail to: Human Resources VA 2010-022HNET University of Baltimore 1420 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution. Web: http://www.ubalt.edu/hr

Assistant Professorship - <b>Assistant Professorship Department of History </b> Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Humanities and Sciences invites applications for a collateral assistant professorship in the Department of History, contingent upon funding. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. in History in hand at time of appointment (January 2010); initial appointment will be through academic year 2010-11, with possibility for renewal. Preferred area of research and teaching specialization is British history. Teaching experience required; experience with undergraduate advising or academic administration also strongly preferred. Position includes undergraduate teaching as well as responsibilities for advising History majors. Consideration of application materials begins November 9th, and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, along with curriculum vitae and copies of course syllabi (all in electronic form), as well as three letters of reference and a transcript (as hard copies) to: <b>Chair, Collateral Search Committee, Department of History, Box 842001, 811 S. Cathedral Place, VCU, Richmond, VA 23284; email address: kmmurphy@vcu.edu</b> VCU is a learning-centered research university that enrolls over 30,000 students on an urban campus in the state capital. <i>Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</i>

Associate Professor of Modern German History (tenured) - Associate Professor of Modern German History (tenured) Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and Department of History The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University seeks to fill a tenure-line position in modern German history with an emphasis on the twentieth century. The search committee welcomes applications from candidates who are tenured, or tenurable, at the rank of Associate Professor. The appointment, which begins August 2010, is to the core faculty of the BMW Center for German and European Studies in SFS, with a joint appointment in the Department of History. The BMW Center fosters interdisciplinary scholarship in history, political science, economics, and cultural studies and is home to a distinguished master’s degree program. The Department of History offers two innovative master’s degrees as well as the Ph.D. Candidates for the position should hold a Ph.D. in History and should have a distinguished record of scholarship and teaching. Additional research interests in European and comparative history are desirable. Teaching load is two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate (M.A. and Ph.D.) levels. Further information about SFS may be found at sfs.georgetown.edu. For information on the BMW Center and the Department of History, please visit cges.georgetown.edu and history.georgetown.edu. Candidates should provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three scholarly references. Applications for this position must be made via Georgetown’s online application management system at https://georgetownsfs.ats.profilestm.com. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin November 30 and will continue until the position is filled. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Peter Dunkley, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, at dunkleyp@georgetown.edu.

Assistant Professor, Modern United States History - The History Department at St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor specializing in modern U.S. history, subject to final budget approval. The successful candidate will teach both surveys and upper division classes to majors and non-majors. The candidate will also fulfill additional duties such as service and advising. Department members are active scholars and the candidate will be expected to demonstrate scholarly activity. Ph.D.s are strongly preferred but A.B.D.s are welcome to apply if the Ph.D. will be completed within 9 months of hiring. Inquiries regarding the position or the department should be directed to Phillip Payne, ppayne@sbu.edu. Please mail letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly along with three letters of reference to Dr. Eleanor Green;, Dean, School of Arts & Sciences; St. Bonaventure University; St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 or submit materials electronically at egreen@sbu.edu.. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Bonaventure University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Assistant Director, Classical Greek, Roman History and Art History - St. Ambrose University, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor (pending funding). Specialization in Classical Greek and Roman History and Art History. The position is a joint appointment in support of the university's interdisciplinary programs in Classical Studies and Art History. Earned PhD by August 2010. Teaching load (4+4) will include courses in Greek and Roman History and Art History, Latin at all levels, as well as general education courses in World Civilizations and introductory Art History. Successful candidates will show firm commitment to excellent teaching and evidence of scholarly engagement. St. Ambrose University is a Catholic, liberal arts, diocesan university that emphasizes excellence in teaching and ongoing professional development. Total institutional enrollment is over 3,700 students. St. Ambrose is located in Davenport, Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area with a population of more than 350,000. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional references to: Director of Human Resources, St. Ambrose University, 518 West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803-2898. Email: HumanResources@sau.edu AA/EOE

Assistant Professor of Sub-Saharan Africa - Assistant Professor of Sub-Saharan African History The History Department at Hofstra University invites applications for an anticipated opening for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professorship in African History, beginning in Fall 2010. Period of concentration open. Ph.D in hand and teaching experience preferred. Teaching load is nine hours per semester. Successful candidate will be expected to teach two-semester survey of African History and more specialized courses in his or her area of expertise. Hofstra, a private university, is located on Long Island, 25 miles east of Manhattan and is well-connected to New York City by mass transportation. The History department has 14 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty with 200 majors and 40 minors. Send letter of application and dossier by December 1, 2009 to: Louis J. Kern, Chair, History Department, Hofstra University, 301C New Acadmic Building, Hempstead, NY 11549. E-mail:hisljk@hofstra.edu. Preliminary interviews will be held at the AHA meeting in San Diego. Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff, and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Faculty, History, South Asian, Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Fall 2010 - Salem State College, located just 21 miles north of Boston, is the third largest public institution of higher education in Massachusetts and an important partner in the economic, cultural and intellectual vitality of the greater north-of-Boston region. Its mission is to educate and prepare a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly to our global society. Faculty, History, South Asian, Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Fall 2010 Salem State College is seeking to fill a full-time tenure track faculty position for Academic Year 10 – 11 in South Asian history. Faculty members also advise students, perform college service and pursue research as a part of a cooperative and collegial faculty. This position is advertised subject to available funding. Required qualifications include a Ph.D by date of hire. Preferred qualifications include previous teaching experience in World History and record of scholarship. Experience in and commitment to teaching in a multiracial, multiethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, as well as in distance learning and instructional technologies, and candidates who enjoy serving as role models and mentors for a diverse student body. The salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. To see the full list of benefits and review the complete job description and to apply on-line at https://jobs.salemstate.edu (search by department: History) and attach your CV/Resume and cover letter. Send appropriate original transcripts and three letters of reference to: Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970. Salem State College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

Assistant Professor, Modern (post 1648) European History (excluding Britain and Russia) - PhD required by August 2010. Must teach upper-division European history courses, and World or European survey or other general education humanities courses. Preferece to applicants who otherwise best augment existing departmental specialties. Submit a letter of application, a completed TTU faculty application form, a complete c.v., a copy of graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference. Screening begins December 2009, position open until filled. AA/EEO

Tenure-track Instructor of US History - MA in History required, ABD preferred. Must have recent experience teaching college level history, experience using computer assisted instruction preferred. Must teach twelve hours (four sections per semester) of US history survey, and engage in university service and scholarly activities. Submit a letter of application, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae, completed TTU faculty application form, and three letters of recommendation dated not earlier than 2008.

Latin American History: Assistant Professor Tenure Track - <b>Latin American History: Assistant Professor Tenure Track Eugene Lang College/The New School for Social Research </b> Eugene Lang College and The New School for Social Research invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in modern Latin American History to begin in August 2010. Area is open. Possible thematic emphases include, but are not limited to, political history expansively defined, empire and postcolonialism, social movements, market culture, gender, sexuality, family and affect, knowledge and technology, natural/built environments and space. Transregional or transnational approaches are particularly welcome. We seek candidates who can help develop emerging undergraduate and graduate programs based on theoretically informed and critical approaches to historical inquiry. <i>The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2009, and we will review applications until the position is filled.</i> Please submit an online application form at: http://careers.newschool.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51608 Once you’ve filled out an online application, please email your cover letter, current C.V., writing samples, and teaching statement to history@newschool.edu Please forward three confidential letters of recommendation, either directly from referees or through a dossier service, to: Professor Oz Frankel, Latin American History Search, Department of History, Eugene Lang College, 80 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011. Eugene Lang College promotes active learning through small, innovative seminar discussion classes. NSSR offers graduate programs in History, Philosophy, and the social sciences. Both are divisions of The New School. We are interested in candidates who are committed to the development of a campus climate that supports racial, ethnic and cultural diversity. The position is dependent on budget approval from the Office of the Provost.