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August 18, 1995
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AMERICAN STUDIES
1) American Studies--Colby College
2) American Studies/Women's Studies--Colby College
ASIAN HISTORY
3) Modern Asian/Japanese History--Old Dominion University
4) East Asian History--University of Notre Dame
5) Southeast Asian History--University of California (Los Angeles)
GENERAL, OPEN-ENDED MISCELLANEOUS POSITIONS
6) Arts and Sciences--New York University
7) International Relations--Penn State University
8) History of Religion--University of California (Los Angeles)
8.5) Comparative Politics and International Relations--SUNY (Buffalo)
9) History of Science--University of California (Berkeley)
10) History--Manchester Community-Technical College
U.S. and AMERICAN HISTORY
11) 2 U.S. and 1 Russian History--University of Nevada (Las Vegas)
12) History of Ideas--University of Texas (Dallas)
13) American West--University of California (Los Angeles)
14) 20th Century U.S. History--University of California (Los Angeles)
15) 20th Century U.S. History--University of California (Berkeley)
16) Early American History--University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONAL NON-TEACHING POSITIONS
17) Director of Medieval Institute--University of Notre Dame
18) Provost--University of Southern Colorado
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6) Position: Arts and Sciences
Institution: New York University
Location: New York
New York University. The Institute for Law and Society
invites applications for a tenure-track position at the
Assistant or Associate level in the Faculty of Arts and
Sciences. The Institute will offer a Ph.D. in Law and Society,
a joint J.D./Ph.D. and J.D./M.A. graduate degree in addition
to its ongoing colloquium series, conferences, research
projects, and scholars-in-residence program. Preferred
disciplines are anthropology, political science, and
sociology. Appointments will be joint with another social
science department. Candidates should demonstrate a
research background in sociolegal studies along with an
exceptional scholarship and publication record, a
multidisciplinary and multicultural vision, and a capacity to
teach graduate level law and social science. Candidates
should submit a letter of application, vita, copies of written
work, and three letters of reference to: Director, Institute for
Law and Society, New York University, Vanderbilt Hall, 40
Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012-1099.
Application deadline is October 15, 1995. New York
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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7) Position: International Relations
Institution: Penn State University
Location: Pennsylvania
The Department of Political Science invites applications for ONE
OR TWO tenure track positions in International Politics to begin
Fall 1996. RANK IS OPEN. We seek applicants with superior
promise at the junior level, or established scholars with a
strong record of achievement, who combine excellence in
scholarship and teaching with strong methodological skills.
The position is open as to specialization, although we prefer
candidates working in major areas of international politics, such
as international relations theory, political economy, and
international security and organization.
Applications received by November 10, 1995 will be assured of
consideration. However, applications will be considered until
the position is filled. Applications should include a current
vita, sample of scholarly writing, teaching evaluations when
available, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants
should arrange to have referees send letters directly to the
Search Committee. Submit application to:
International Relations Search Committee
Department of Political Science
107 Burrowes Building, Box A
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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8) Position: HISTORY OF RELIGION
Institution: University of California (Los Angeles)
Location: California
The Department of History at the University of California, Los Angeles
invites applications for a regular tenure-track appointment in the History
of Religion with a specialization in Christian Origins at the assistant or
associate professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to
teach graduate and undergraduate courses in early Christianity as well as
offer survey courses in the History of Religion and the first quarter of the
Western Civilization sequence. Send letter of application, vita, writing
sample and three letters of recommendation by October 15, 1995 to Ronald J.
Mellor, Chair, UCLA Department of History, 6265 Bunche Hall, Box 951473, Los
Angeles, CA 90095-1473. The History Department at UCLA is committed to
greater diversity in its curriculum offerings and faculty appointments.
Minority and women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. UCLA
is an AA-EOE.
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8.5) Positions: Comparative Politics and International Relations
Institution: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
Location: New York
Comparative Politics
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a full-time
tenured or tenure-track position, starting in August, 1996. The
Department's primary interests are in democratization and
institutional development in Eastern and Central Europe OR comparative
studies of women in politics. Teaching responsibilities are two courses
each semester. Beginning candidates should have Ph.D. in hand by August
1996. The position is subject to administration approval. SUNY-Buffalo
is an EO/AA employer, and applications from qualified women and minority
group members are especially encouraged. Junior applicants should send
current letters of recommendation, a substantial sample of research work,
and a statement of future research interests; senior applicants should
send a letter of interest with names and addresses of potential
references and a current c.v. Materials should be sent by October 23 to
Professor Richard Katz, Chair, Department of POlitical Science, 520 Park
Hall, SUNY-Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14260.
International Relations
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a
tenure-track position as a beginning or advanced Assistant Professor,
starting in August, 1996. The Department's primary interest is in the
field of International Political Economy, particularly with a focus on
international trade, but strong applications from people working in
allied fields will be considered. Quantitative or mathematical skills
are highly desirable. Teaching responsibilities are two courses each
semester. Beginning candidates should have Ph.D. in hand by August
1996. The position is subject to administration approval. SUNY-Buffalo
is an EO/AA employer, and applications from qualified women and minority
group members are especially encouraged. To apply: send letter of
interest, current letters of recommendation, a substantial sample of
research work, and other pertinent information by October 23rd to:
Professor Frank C. Zagare, Chair of the International Relations Search
Committee, Department of Political Science, SUNY-Buffalo, 520 Park Hall,
Buffalo, NY 14260.
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9) Position: History (of Science)
Institution: U of California-Berkeley
Location: California
History: History of Science. The University of California at
Berkeley expects to make a tenure-track appointment in the
History of Science, level open, beginning fall semester 1996.
Specializations in the physical sciences and in the modern
period are strongly preferred. Send a detailed letter of
application, curriculum vitae, and placement file (or its
equivalent) to Professor R.E. Zelnik, Chair, Department of
History, University of California, Berkeley, California
94720-2550. Application deadline October 16, 1995 (postmark).
The University of California at Berkeley is an AA/EOE.
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10) Position: History
Institution: Manchester Community-Technical College
Location: Connecticut
History: Instructor, History (10-month, tenure track
position). Manchester Community-Technical College.
Qualifications: Master's degree in History or a closely
related area. Experience or credentials in world history
required with an emphasis in a non-Western (for example
African or Latin American) discipline preferred. Experience
teaching at the community college level preferred. A
demonstrated understanding of the mission of the
community-technical college and its diverse population is
essential. Equivalencies will be evaluated. Salary: $33,295
approximate annual. Starting date: January 16, 1996. To apply:
Send resume, the names of three references, transcript and a
letter of intent (postmarked no later than September 14, 1995)
to: Marie Salamon, Director of Personnel (MS #1), Manchester
Community-Technical College, P.O. Box 1046, Manchester,
Connecticut 06045-1046. EOE/AA/M/F.
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17) Position: Dir. of the Medieval Institute
Institution: U of Notre Dame
Location: Indiana
The University of Notre Dame announces a search for the
position of Director of the Medieval Institute, to succeed
John Van Engen who will retire as director, after ten years of
service, in August 1996. The Institute's director must be an
accomplished scholar (ordinarily a full professor) in a field
related to Medieval Studies, and will become a tenured member
of an appropriate department in the University. Beyond
continued work as teacher and scholar, the director, as
administrator, will oversee and coordinate University programs
in Medieval Studies. The director's responsibilities include
the graduate and undergraduate programs in Medieval Studies;
conferences, lectures, and seminars sponsored by the
Institute; the photographic and microfilm archives of the
Bibliotheca Ambrosiana; and a publication series.
Applications, or nominations, should be sent (with a current
c.v.), by October 16, to: Dean Harold Attridge, Chair,
Medieval Institute Search Committee, College of Arts and
Letters, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556.
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18) Position: Provost
Institution: University of Southern Colorado
Location: Pueblo, Colorado
The University of Southern Colorado, a public regional university of
distinction, invites applications and nominations for the position of
provost. The provost is the chief academic and operating officer of the
institution.
Specific areas of responsibility: The provost reports to the president and is
responsible for all academic programs and student affairs. Areas and offices
reporting to the provost include all academic units, student life and
development, continuing education, library, admissions and enrollment
services, KTSC-TV, and the Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences (a K-12
Charter School). The provost is responsible for all personnel, budgeting,
and administrative concerns in these critical areas.
Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate, significant
academic experience (including teaching and scholarly activity), a strong
commitment to affirmative action and diversity on campus, the ability to
develop and supervise a broad range of academic and student functions, a
strong commitment to the values of shared governance, and a credible record
of past accomplishments in higher education, preferably at the academic dean
level or above.
Starting date: January 1, 1996 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Salary: Salary and fringe benefits are competitive.
About the University of Southern Colorado: The University of Southern
Colorado is a member University of the Colorado State University System. The
670-acre campus, which overlooks the Front Range of south-central Colorado,
is located in Pueblo, approximately 100 miles south of Denver in one of the
more culturally dynamic regions of the country. Pueblo is proud of its
ethnically and culturally diverse population of nearly 100,000 people. The
University enrolls 4,500 students in 29 undergraduate and six graduate
programs with approximately 460 full-time faculty and staff. The University
is a national model for qualitative change and academic excellence and has a
demonstrated commitment to K-16 education and partnerships with the community
and region.
Pueblo has several golf courses, a large reservoir for sailing
and boating, and a 20.5 mile-long nature trail for hikers and cyclists. The
city is within a short drive of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, allowing
for hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, camping, and skiing. Nationally,
Pueblo has recently been rated among the five best small cities in which to
live.
Submission of materials: Nominations and applications are encouraged
beginning immediately. In order to receive full consideration, a letter of
interest and complete curriculum vita should be received no later than August
31, 1995. Please submit names and phone numbers of at least three
references. References will not be contacted without prior approval of
applicants. Please submit all materials to:
Chair, Provost Search Committee
University of Southern Colorado
2200 Bonforte Boulevard
Pueblo, CO 81001-4901
(FAX 719 549-2650)
The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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