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April 14, 1995
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EUROPEAN/RUSSIAN HISTORY
1) Modern Russian History--Old Dominion University
2) Medieval History--Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville)
3) Modern European History--Albright College
4) Modern Russian History--East Carolina University
GENERAL, OPEN-FIELD, MISCELLANEOUS POSITIONS
5) History/American Culture--Santa Rosa Junior College
6) History--Horry-Georgetown Technical College
7) History--Kansas Wesleyan University
8) History, Government, and Economics--Dutchess Community College
9) History--Peralta Community College District
U.S. and AMERICAN HISTORY
10) 19th Century U.S. Social History--Kent State University
11) American History--Emporia State University
12) American History--Long Island University C.W. Post
13) U.S. Colonial History--Old Dominion University
14) African American History--Yale University
NONTEACHING PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
15) Editor--Presbyterian Historical Society
16) Keeper of Manuscripts--Utah State University
17) Director--ICPSR
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1) Position: Modern Russia
Institution: Old Dominion University
Location: Virginia
(F0336A) Old Dominion University in Norfolk,
Va., invites applications for a tenure-track assistant
professorship in modern Russian history, beginning with the 1995-
96 academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible
for teaching survey sections of Western Civilization in a World
Setting and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the
area of specialization. The latter courses form an elective area
of study within the master's and doctoral programs in
International Studies. All work for the Ph. D. must be completed
by September 1, 1995. Review of applicants will begin on May 21,
and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a
letter of application, c.v., and three letters of recommendation
to Dr. Lorraine Lees, Chair, Russian History Search Committee,
Department of History, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va.
23529-00981. Transcripts and a writing sample will be required
of short-listed candidates. Facsimile (804) 683-3241; E-mail
LML100F@ODUVM. Old Dominion University is an AA/EOE and seeks
applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities
and women. ODU requires compliance with the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986.
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2) Position: MEDIEVAL HISTORY
Institution: Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville)
Location: Illinois
AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT EDWARDSVILLE
Tenure-track assistant professor appointment beginning
August 1995. Specialization in medieval history, preferably,
early medieval, with subfield (s) in one or more of the
following: Greek and Roman, continental Europe, social,
cultural, intellectual and/or economic, history of women.
Applicant should be prepared to teach undergraduate surveys
in western civilization and ancient history, advance courses
in medieval history, as well as interdisciplinary courses. Must
hold Ph.D, by August 1995 or have completed a significant portion
of the doctoral dissertation.
Send applications to Search Committee, Department of Historical
Studies, SIUE, Edwardsville, Illinois 62026-1454
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3) Position: History
Institution: Albright College
Location: Pennsylvania
History: The Department of History at Albright College invites
applications for a two-year position in Modern European
history, to begin August 26, 1995. Candidates should bring to
Albright a broad preparation in Modern Europe, a Ph.D. in hand
by September 1, evidence of scholarly promise, the versatility
to offer an introductory survey in Ancient Civilizations and a
course in a secondary field, and, above all a commitment to
effective undergraduate teaching in a residential liberal arts
college. A teaching load of three courses per semester will
include survey and upper level courses for both general
studies students and a growing number of history majors, a
first-year seminar and possibly interdisciplinary
collaboration. Located on a suburban campus one hour from
Philadelphia and three hours from New York and Washington,
Albright continues to recruit a diverse student body and, as
an AA/EOE institution, actively encourages applications from
female and minority candidates. Dossiers should include a
resume, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and
course syllabi if available. The search committee will begin
to review candidates on April 14, and will continue until the
position is filled. Applications should be sent to: Dr.
Barbara Fahy, Chair, Department of History, Albright College,
P.O. Box 15234, Reading, Pennsylvania 19612-5234.
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4) Position: History
Institution: East Carolina University
Location: North Carolina
History: Modern Russian History. One year temporary
appointment in Russian history with emphases on the 19th and
20th centuries. Begins August 21, 1995. Ph.D. in history an
advantage but ABDs will be considered. Preference to candidate
with record of publications and teaching competence.
Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching in Russian
history and survey instruction in World Civilization, some
advising and service. Send letter of application, graduate
transcripts, curriculum vitae, and three recent letters of
reference to: Professor Michael Enright, Chairman, Russian
Search Committee, History Department, East Carolina
University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353. Screening
will begin May 1 and continue until position is filled. An
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action University, ECU is a
constituent institution of the University of North Carolina.
Accommodates individuals with disabilities. Applicants must
comply with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control
Act. Official transcripts are required at time of employment.
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5) Position: History/American Culture
Institution: Santa Rosa Jr. College
Location: California
Santa Rosa Junior Collage is located 52 miles north of San
Francisco in the heart of the Sonoma County wine country. A
publicly funded California Community College. SRJC has a
student enrollment of approximately 32,000. SRJC is currently
accepting applications for the following positions:
FACULTY
Position: Closing Date:
History/American Culture Instructor O4/27/95
(Appointments are contingent upon Board approval.)
FORMAL APPLICATIONS REQUIRED
To receive application materials, please contact:
Personnel Department, Santa Rosa Junior College
1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 527-4688
FAX: (707) 527-4967
An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
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6) Position: History
Institution: Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Location: South Carolina
The College is a dynamic and progressive comprehensive,
state-supported two-year community/technical college located
ten miles from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in Horry County.
Myrtle Beach is the center of South Carolina's ``Grand
Strand,'' a 60-mile stretch of beaches extending between the
North Carolina border and historic Georgetown, South Carolina.
The College has an enrollment of over 2800 curriculum students
and 12,000 Continuing Education students.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College invites qualified
applicants to apply for the following full-time faculty
positions:
HISTORY-Minimum qualifications: Master's Degree in History or
a Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in history.
Positions available August 14, 1995; salary commensurate with
education and experience. Submit cover letter, resume and a
copy of (un)official transcripts to: Human Resources
Department, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, P.O. Box 1966,
Conway, SC 29526. Resumes must be postmarked no later than May
1, 1995. EOE/AA.
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7) Position: History
Institution: Kansas Wesleyan University
Location: Kansas
History: Kansas Wesleyan University invites nominations and
applications for two faculty positions in history. One
position will assume duties as chair of the department.
Teaching responsibilities include: (1) World Civilization
courses, survey and upper-level courses in U.S. History and
Early Modern and Modern European (including British) History.
Ability to teach cultural history or intellectual history is
preferred. (2) Modern U.S. and World History. Ability to teach
Far Eastern or non-Western History is preferred. Ph.D. in
history preferred. Commitment to teaching within the context
of a Christian university environment expected. Review of
applications will begin May 1, 1995 and will continue until
the position is filled. Send letter of application, vitae,
transcripts and three current letters of reference to Ray
Brown, Ph.D., Vice President/Dean of Faculty, Kansas Wesleyan
University, 100 East Claflin, Salina, Kansas 67401. Kansas
Wesleyan University is an EEO/AA employer.
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8) Position: History, Government and Economics
Institution: Dutchess Community College
Location: New York
Dutchess Community College, a unit of the State University of
New York, is located in the picturesque Hudson River Valley 75
miles north of New York City. A student-oriented institution
known for its high academic standards and commitment to
teaching excellence, Dutchess offers 37 degree and certificate
programs and successfully prepares students for careers or for
transfer to other branches of the State University system as
well as other public and private colleges throughout the
country. Dutchess is committed to the principle of diversity
and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities,
veterans, and the disabled.
TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS
Instructor of History, Government and Economics, tenure-track.
Instructor to teach interdisciplinary courses in history,
government and economics as well as related study skills
courses, and courses in government. The preferred candidate
will demonstrate the ability to use a variety of teaching
techniques to address multi-cultural needs and to accommodate
a wide range of student capabilities.
For all positions, send letter of application and resume to:
Mr. Paul Higgins, Director
Office of Human Resource Management
Dutchess Community College
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595
Review of applications will begin on April 20, 1995.
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9) Position: History
Institution: Peralta Community College District
Location: California
The Peralta Community College District, located in Oakland,
CA., invites applications for the following tenure-track
faculty openings beginning Fall 1995 (deadline date is April
21, 1995):
History
To receive a job announcement and application form, please
contact the Personnel Office at (510) 466-7297. For those who
are seeing and hearing impaired, call our TDD/TTY phone at
(510) 466-7279. Minorities, the disabled, women, Vietnam
vets/disabled vets are encouraged to apply.
AA/EEO Employer
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10) Position: 19th Century U.S. Social History
Institution: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Location: Ohio
19th Century U.S. Social. Kent State University (main campus) invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in 19th
century United States social history, commencing fall semester 1995.
Ability to teach courses in U.S. women's history preferred. Ph.D. and
evidence of teaching experience required; publications are desireable.
The appointee will be expected to carry on an active program of
research and publication and to teach undergraduate and graduate
courses in 19th century U.S. social history. Other teaching
assignments will include the freshman/sophomore survey of United
States history. Application deadline: May 26, 1995. Candidates
should send a letter of application with a curriculum vitae and a
dossier of supporting materials and have three letters of reference
sent to: Dr. Henry B. Leonard, Chair, Department of History, Kent
State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44240-0001. Kent State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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11) Position: History
Institution: Emporia State University
Location: Kansas
History: The Division of Social Sciences at Emporia State
University invites applications for a nine month,
tenure-track, American history position in women's history or
social and cultural history. Teaching responsibilities include
U.S. surveys and upper-level and graduate classes in late 19th
or 20th century U.S. history. One or more of the following
teaching areas desirable: archival management, environmental,
constitutional, African, Asian, Latin American, or English
history. Ph.D. preferred; rank at assistant professor with
competitive salary. Evidence of excellence in teaching and a
commitment to research are required. Appointment begins August
1995. Screening begins immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum
vitae, and three current letters of reference to: Phil Kelly,
Chair, Division of Social Sciences, Campus Box 4032, Emporia
State University, Emporia, Kansas 66801-5087. AA/EEO.
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12) Position: History
Institution: Long Island University C.W. Post
Location: New York
History: Assistant Professor, Tenure-track, beginning
September 1995. Teaching responsibilities include surveys in
American Civilization and upper division courses in 20th
century America. Ph.D. required; publications desirable;
college-level teaching experience preferred. Send letter of
application, resume, transcripts, at least two letters of
recommendation to Dr. Donald Frank, Chairman, Department of
History, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, 720
Northern Boulevard, Brookville, New York 11548.
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13) Position: U.S. Colonial History
Institution: Old Dominion University
Location: Virginia
U. S. Colonial (FO249A). Old Dominion University in Norfolk,
Virginia, seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track assistant
professorship in Colonial/Revolutionary history, beginning with
the 1995-96 school year. Any appropriate field. Teaching
experience preferred and Ph.D. in hand. The successful applicant
will teach the U. S. survey and upper division courses, and will
have the opportunity to teach and direct research on the graduate
level. Review of applicants will begin on May 21, and will
continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of
application, c.v., and three letters of recommendation, to Chair,
Colonial American History Search Committee, Department of
History, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0091.
Transcripts and a writing sample will be required of short-listed
candidates. Facsimile (804 683-3241; telephone (804) 683-3949;
e-mail HSW100u@ODUVM. Old Dominion University is an AA/EOE and
seeks applicants from all qualified individuals, including
minorities and women. ODU requires compliance with the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
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14) Position: History
Institution: Yale University
Location: Connecticut
History: Yale University is seeking to make a tenured
appointment in African-American history, with Southern
history, Civil War and Reconstruction, or 20th-century race
and culture as desirable specialties. Rank commensurate with
qualifications and experience. Joint appointment in Department
of History and Program in African-American Studies. Yale is an
AA/EOE. Send dossier to: Professor John Mack Faragher, Chair,
African-American Search Committee, Yale University, Department
of History, P.O. Box 208324, New Haven, Connecticut
06520-8324, by May 15, 1995.
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15) Position: Editor
Institution: Presbyterian Historical Society
Location: Pennsylvania
Applications are invited for editor of *American Presbyterians: Journal of
Presbyterian History*, the quarterly journal of the Presbyterian Historical
Society. The incumbent is one of two senior editors who determines the
journal's content. Specific duties include: soliciting manuscripts; advising
authors about topics and revisions; soliciting reviews; and writing editorial
features.
Requirements: graduate degree in American church history, preferably a
doctorate; 3 years experience in historical editing; knowledge of American
Presbyterian and Reformed history; publications in American Presbyterian
history; experience at a Presbyterian seminary or college an asset.
Appointment will be made in fall, 1995 with editor to assume full
responsibility in June, 1996. A small honorarium will provide part-time
secretarial support.
Resumes and letters of application, including the names of three references,
should be sent to:
AP Editor Search Committee
425 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
The deadline for receipt of applications is June 1, 1995.
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16) Position: Keeper of Manuscripts
Institution: Utah State University
Location: Utah
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Keeper of Manuscripts is responsible for the
building, processing, preserving and making available to library
users the unique, rare, manuscript and arhcival collections of the
Division of Special Collections and Archives. The Keeper performs or
supervises all tasks related to the acquisition, accession,
appraisal, arrangement, description, cataloging and determination of
appropriate preservation/conservation activities for the manuscript
holdings of the Division. As a professional member of the staff of
Special Collections and Archives, the Keeper is expected to provide
reference service to patrons of the entire Division. The successful
candidate is expected to publish or present on an annual basis a
paper or oral presentation and to participate in professional and
scholarly societies and in such library, learning resources, or
university committees and activities, as may be assigned. The Keeper
of Manuscripts reports directly to the Curator of Special Collections
and Archives.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should offer a strong potential in and a
demonstrated commitment to the archival profession and especially
manuscripts and special collections
Required:
1- A Master's Degree in History with additional study preferred,
including graduate courses in archives or mauscripts administration.
2- Minimum of two years archival experience in a manuscripts
repository, or training in a reputable archival program.
3- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
4- Demonstrated scholarly activity and production.
5- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and
congenially with faculty, students and staff.
Preferred:
1- Knowledge of Utah, Idaho and Mormon History.
2- Knowledge and understanding of issues and trends facing
archives and manuscripts in the research library environment.
SALARY: $24,000 minimum for 12-month contract.
CONTRACT: Faculty status, tenure track with TIAA/CREF retirement plan
contributed 100% by the University, 22 days annual leave, and
excellent health benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE; To insure full consideration apply by initial
review date of May 22, 1995.
Send letter of application and resume, with names, addresses, and
phone numbers of three references to : Max P. Peterson, Director,
Merrill Library, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 84322-3000
Utah State University is a land-grant institution serving a
student population of 18,000. It is situated in a valley 80 miles
north of Salt Lake City, and offers numerous outdoor recreational
activities and facilities.
EEO/AA Employer
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17) Position: Director, Computing and Network Services
Institution: ICPSR
Location: Michigan
The world's largest archive of electronic social science
data seeks to recruit a computing professional to place it
at the forefront of computing and network services for the
social sciences. The successful applicant will have a
college degree in computing and information science,
considerable knowledge of UNIX and Windows, the ability
to make informed choices of hardware and software, and
hands-on experience with delivering network services.
This professional must work well both independently and
in a team, have the ability to complete computing projects
on time and within budget, and demonstrate the ability
to prepare proposals for grants and contracts. This
member of the ICPSR senior management staff will be
responsible for designing and implementing a computing
and network strategy that will have worldwide visibility
and significance for the social sciences. For more
information about ICPSR: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu.
A full job description will soon be available under "job
postings" at: gopher://gopher.itd.umich.edu. Until April
20, a draft job description may be obtained by sending an
e-mail message to rcr@umich.edu. Applications are due by
May 1, 1995, and should include a full resume, names and
addresses of three references, and a statement as to why
the applicant has the qualifications outlined above.
Send applications to: E. Karen Clark, Administrator,
CPS/ISR, PO Box 1248, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer.
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