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AFRICAN and MIDDLE EASTERN HISTORY
1) African and/or Middle Eastern--U. of Wisconsin (Eau Claire)
2) Middle Eastern--Oklahoma State U.
AMERICAN HISTORY
3) American Colonial--U. of Connecticut
4) Recent and Early American and European--Morehead State U. (KY)
5) Colonial and Revolutionary America--St. John's U. (NY)
6) African-American History and American Studies--St. Lawrence U. (NY)
7) American--Central Michigan U.
8) U.S.--Louisiana Tech U.
9) Late 19th/Early 20th Century U.S.--Murray State U. (KY)
10) U.S.--Northwest College (WY)
11) American Colonial History--Middle Tennessee State U.
12) African-American--Middle Tennessee State U.
13) Recent America/Public History--Murray State U. (KY)
14) U.S. and 2 Latin Americanists--LaGrange College (GA)
AMERICAN STUDIES
see job 6
ASIAN HISTORY
15) Asian and Medieval/Classical Europe--Texas A&M International U.
COMPUTING AND HUMANITIES
16) Humanities Computing Coordinator--Wesleyan U. (CT)
17) Demographic Analysis--U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (DC)
EUROPEAN/RUSSIAN HISTORY
18) British History--Georgetown College (KY)
19) Early Modern European--U of Michigan
20) Modern Germany--U. of Alberta (Canada)
see job 4 and 15
GENERAL OPEN-FIELD POSITIONS
21) History--U. of the South Pacific (Fiji)
22) Chair--Middle Tennessee State U.
23) History--Academy of Art College (CA)
LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY
24) Latin America--California State U. (Hayward)
25) Latin America--Middle Tennessee State U.
see job 14
POLITICAL SCIENCE
26) American Government and Political Theory--East Stroudsburg U. (PA)
WOMEN'S HISTORY AND GENDER STUDIES
27) Women's Studies--Oberlin College (OH)
PROFESSIONAL NON-TEACHING POSITIONS
28) Editor--Boston U. (MA)
29) Archivist--U.S. Holocaust Memorial (DC)
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4) European--Morehead State U (KY)
Morehead State University announces the following faculty and
administrative vacancies. Faculty positions are generally for
the academic year, (9 months) and will commence in mid-August,
1996. Administrative positions or. generally 12-month
appointments and will commence on July 1, 1996. Applicants
must provide a letter of application, current vita, and
references. Additional application materials may be required
and will be listed with each position description.
Applications should be sent to: Office of Human Resources,
Attn: (indicate Specific Position(s) by Title Including Number
if Indicated), Morehead State University, HM 101, Morehead, KY
40351.
Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally
focused university providing high-quality instruction.
Academically, the University offers 72 undergraduate degree
programs, including 15 associate level degree and ten
pre-professional programs in four colleges - Business,
Education and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, and Science and
Technology. There are 24 graduate programs plus two graduate
level non-degree programs designed especially for professional
educators. A post-master's level degree, education specialist,
and a joint doctoral program with the University of Kentucky
are also offered on the MSU campus. The University has an
enrollment of approximately 8,400 students and a teaching
faculty of over 340.
Morehead State University is located in the foothills of the
Daniel Boone National Forest in Morehead, Kentucky. The
University is equidistant from Lexington, Kentucky and
Huntington, West Virginia. Morehead serves as a regional
center for educational, medical, and recreational needs. While
the campus setting is extensive and beautiful, the
University's primary objective is basic - to provide
excellence in teaching, learning, and service.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HISTORY - #613 (European) (Tenure
Track) - Responsibilities: Teach world history survey sections
and upper division courses in European history; contribute to
revised curriculum; engage in research opportunities; advise
students; perform service. Qualifications - Ph.D. or ABD with
expected completion by August, 1996 with teaching fields in
European history, particularly England, and teaching fields or
interest in ancient, medieval, or non-Western history. Must
demonstrate superior teaching and scholarship. Must exhibit
potential For excellence in advising, mentoring student
societies, and other service responsibilities. To ensure
consideration, apply by February 12, 1996. Additional
application materials required: graduate transcripts, four
letters of recommendation, and documentation of instructional
quality and scholarly activity.
Morehead State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University has a strong commitment
to the principles of diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of
candidates including women, minorities, and individuals with
disabilities.
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15) Asian and Medieval/Classical Europe--Texas A&M International University
History: Texas A&M International University invites
applications for two tenure-track assistant professor
positions in History. The appointment will be effective Fall
1996. Position #1: Specialization in Asian history. Position
#2: Specialization in Medieval and classical Europe. Both
faculty must also teach U.S. survey. Candidates must have a
Ph.D. at the time of appointment and a strong record of
research and teaching excellence. Salary commensurate with
qualifications. Application deadline: January 30, 1996.
Application should include a curriculum vitae, teaching
evaluations (if available) and a transcript. Send at least
three letters of reference to Dr. Nasser Momayezi, Chair,
Department of Criminal Justice/History/Political Science,
Texas A&M International University, 5201 University Boulevard,
Laredo, Texas 78041. TAMIU is an AA/EOE. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply.
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16) Humanities Computing Coordinator--Wesleyan U. (CT)
DEPARTMENT:Information Technology Services
ADM. GRADE:4
GRADE = RANGE:$30,600-48,825
DUTIES: Provide primary support for faculty, staff, and student users of
information technology in the departments and programs in the Humanities
which include: Asian Languages, Classical Studies, English, German
Studies, Philosophy, Romance Languages, Russian Language and Literature,
Art History, and the Freeman East Asian Studies Center, Writing Workshop,
International Studies Office, College of Letters, and Center for the
Humanities. Work closely with a faculty advisory committee in setting
priorities for work assignments and budget allocations. Also work with a
team of five regional Computing Coordinators to develop a shared academic
information technology environment that draws upon the general technical as
well as specific academic area expertise of each member.
Responsibilities include: adviusing individual clients in using desktop
computers for teaching and research (Macintosh and DOS/Windows); performing
network administrative duties in a largely Netware 4.x environment;
programming and debugging hardware and software; actively seeking
information on new software developments in academic computing; long-range
planning, which includes helping faculty develop courseware; supervising
student workers; and preparing and managing budgets.
MINIMUM DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree required; advanced
degree preferred. Significant familiarity with liberal arts education
required; a variety of educational, professional, and academic
experiences suitable. Strong initiative and proactive work style critical.
Foreign language skills desirable. Excellent communication,
time-management, and problem-solving skills required. Must be able to
understand the individual computer needs of faculty in connection with
teaching and scholarship.
Computer requirements: (1) a detailed understanding of both Macintosh and
DOS/Windows operating systems; (2) familiarity with Local Area Networks
(Netware 4.x preferred); (3) experience with word processing, hypertext,
multimedia, database, and spreadsheet applications. Software currently
used includes FrenchCheck, Past Masters, Turing's World, Tarski's World,
AldusFetch, Quicktime, Hypercard, Perseus 2.0, and ImageBase, as well as
Internet browsers.
See information about the University on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/
Wesleyan University admits students without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national or ethnic
origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at the University. It does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, disability, or national or ethnic origin in admission to,
access to, employment in or treatment in its programs and activities.
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Humanities Computing
Coordinator Search Committee, Human Resources, Wesleyan University,
Middletown, CT 06459-0418. Applications received by January 5, 1995 will
receive full consideration.
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17) Demographic Analysis--U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (DC)
The Statistics Branch, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization
Service, Washington, DC is seeking 3 Statisticians for full-time
employment from all sources (Status and Nonstatus). THE CLOSING
DATE FOR THE POSITIONS IS 12/8/95.
Vacancy Announcement No. 95-45-O announces two new positions for
demographic statisticians in the Demographic Analysis Section of
the Statistics Branch. These may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13
level. The persons who fill these positions will be expected to
provided general support to the work of the Statistics Branch and
to have or develop expertise in special subjects such as
estimating illegal immigration, emigration or using information
collected on the foreign-born in the Current Population Survey
(CPS). Candidates who have experience on mainframe computers
using statistical software such as SAS or SPSS are encouraged to
apply. Persons wishing more information may telephone Michael
Hoefer, Section Chief, at (202) 376-3066, or by sending E-mail to
hoefermi@justice.usdoj.gov.
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18) British History--Georgetown College (KY)
BRITISH HISTORIAN. Georgetown College, in Kentucky. Ability to teach two
semester survey of British history with secondary field in one or more of the
following: Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America. Candidate must enjoy
teaching Western or world civilization. Tenure-track assistant professorship to
begin August 1996. Ph.D. required. Georgetown College is a church-related,
liberal arts institution with 1,200 undergraduate students. Send c.v., graduate
transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Lindsey Apple, History
Department Chair, Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY 40324. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.
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19) Early Modern Europe--U of Michigan-Ann Arbor
History: Pending authorization, the University of Michigan
announces a position in early modern European history, any
specialization excluding England and the Reformation.
Appointment probable at the assistant professor level (tenure
track) but possible at all ranks. ABD candidates must have
substantial portions of their dissertations available for
reading, and must complete their doctorates by September 1,
1996. Please apply with a letter, curriculum vitae, and
suggested referees, or, for junior candidates, placement
dossiers containing letters of reference, to Maris A.
Vinovskis, Chair, Department of History, Haven Hall,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1045.
Deadline for application is January 15, 1996. AA/EOE.
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20) Modern German--U. of Alberta (Canada)
The Department of History & Classics, University of Alberta, invites
applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the junior Assistant
Professor level in the area of nineteenth- and twentieth-century German
history, preferably after 1871. The successful candidate also will be
expected to teach an introductory course in modern world history.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is essential; a Ph.D. is
required prior to issuance of a contract.
The appointment will commence on 1 July 1996, conditional upon funds
being made available. The current salary floor for an Assistant Professor is
C$ 39, 230. A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, university
transcripts, and representative samples of written work are required. In
addition, three referees should be asked to send confidential letters to Ms
Louise Jenkins, Secretary to the Hiring Committee, Department of History &
Classics, University of Alberta, T6G 2H4 Canada. Closing date: 15 March 1996
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The
University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
As an employer we welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage
applications from all qualified women and men, including Aboriginal peoples,
persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
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21) History--U of the South Pacific (Fiji)
The University of the South Pacific is a regional university
serving the needs of twelve countries in the South Pacific:
Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Republic of Marshall Islands,
Nauru, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
and Western Samoa. It has two campuses: the Alafua Campus in
Western Samoa where the School of Agriculture and the
Institute of Research, Extension and Training in Agriculture
are based; and Laucala Campus in Suva, Fiji where the School
of Humanities, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, School of
Social and Economic Development, the other Institutes of the
University and University Extension headquarters are located.
The Law Department and the Pacific Languages Unit are situated
in the University Complex in Vanuatu. There are University
Extension Centres in all the member countries except Tokelau.
While the Schools of the University are based on the two
Campuses, a large part of their work is directed to students
resident in the other member countries by distance education.
The University has a well-equipped Computer Centre,
computerised library facilities, access to Internet, and a
full range of audio and video production facilities. A voice
and data satellite telecommunication network links the
campuses and the extension centres.
The University invites applications for the following
positions:
1. LECTURER II/LECTURER I IN HISTORY/POLITICS - POST 95/77
The University is seeking to fill a lectureship in the
Department of History/Politics in the School of Social and
Economic Development and invites applications from suitably
qualified persons. The Department teaches courses in Politics
as well as `Contemporary History', `Imperialism, Nationalism,
Development', `Theory and Method of History', the `World
Economy since 1750', `Women in Society', `Advanced Pacific
History', and `Labour History'. Suitably qualified persons
with strengths in one or more of these areas are invited to
apply, and preference is likely to be given to candidates with
Third World experience who can teach courses in Pacific
history and gender studies. Applicants must have good
post-graduate qualifications in History, preferably a Ph.D.
The successful candidate will also be required to maintain a
programme of research and publication.
Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and
experience in the following salary scales: Lecturer II:
F$18,630 - F$21,678; Lecturer I: F$22,442 - F$28,270 -
F$31,888.
Appointment will be for a contract period of three years and
may be renewed by mutual agreement.
Applications for Posts 95/77 should be sent to the
Registrar, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, to
reach her no later than 5 January 1996.
It is the present policy of The University to re-advertise
positions after six years in the case of renewable positions.
The University also provides gratuity amounting to 15% of
basic salary; appointment allowance; partly furnished
accommodation at a rental of 12.5% of salary and a
contribution of 10% of basic salary towards an approved
superannuation scheme.
Candidates should send THREE COPIES of their curriculum vitae
with full personal particulars, names and addresses including
fax contacts of three referees and date of availability.
Please note that applications will only be processed on
receipt of three copies of the full application. In order to
expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to
ask their referees to send confidential reports direct to the
University without waiting to be contacted. Please ask your
referees to include the number and the title of the post in
their reports. Certified true copies of documents sent for or
in connection with applications will not be returned.
USP IS A DUAL MODE TEACHING INSTITUTION.
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22) Chair--Middle Tennessee St University
History: The History Department of Middle Tennessee State
University invites applications for Chair. With 28 full-time
faculty members, 225 undergraduate majors, and 75 graduate
students, the department contributes significantly to the
university's general studies program and offers a wide range
of courses leading to the BA, MA, and Doctor of Arts degree.
The department's vitality is evident in its continuing
development of a nationally recognized public history program
that works closely with the Center for Historic Preservation.
The department seeks a person with leadership and
administrative skills and with a distinguished record in
teaching and research at a four-year college or university.
Public service also considered. Chair duties include teaching
and responsibility for budgetary, personnel, and curricular
matters. Required is a Ph.D. in history and other credentials
appropriate for this appointment at associate or full
professor rank. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. To
apply, send a letter of application referencing position
#126280, vita, transcripts of all college work, three letters
of recommendation and a list of names, current addresses and
phone numbers of all references to Middle Tennessee State
University, Faculty Recruitment Office, College of Liberal
Arts, Box 546, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132. Address
questions to Dr. David Rowe, Chair Search Committee,
615/898-2646. The review process will begin February 15, 1996
and will continue until the position is filled. Minorities and
women are especially encouraged to apply. MTSU is an AA/EOE.
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23) History--Academy of Art College (CA)
Liberal Arts: Director/Part-Time Instructors. We are a
high-profile private professional school of art/design,
seeking scholars and intellectuals to apply for part-time
positions in our expanding Liberal Arts Department and in our
graduate school. We are also interviewing for the position of
Director of the Liberal Arts Department. Positions may open in
the January 1996 semester in Art History, Aesthetics, Western
Civilization, World History, and U.S. History. We are
particularly interested in those scholars and intellectuals
who are sympathetic to classical, conservative ideals in art.
Please send resume to: Wayne Jordan, Search Committee, Academy
of Art College, 79 New Montgomery Street, 6th Floor, San
Francisco, California 94105.
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27) Women's Studies--Oberlin College (OH)
Oberlin College. Women's Studies Program. The Women's Studies Program at
Oberlin College seeks qualified candidates for a continuing position at the
advanced assistant professor level or above, to begin August 1996.
Candidates should have a specialization in the social sciences, with a
strong
focus on issues of feminist theory and methodology. Those with a substantive
interest in the comparative study of women in the "Third World" or minority
women in the U.S. are especially encouraged to apply Candidates should be
experienced scholars with a Ph.D., with demonstrated excellence in
undergraduate teaching, and a strong program of scholarly work.
Candidates should send the following materials: (a) letter of application,
(b) curriculum vitae, (c) a short sample of scholarly writing, (d) sample
course syllabi, (e) at least three letters of reference, (f) a transcript of
graduate work if the doctorate has been received within the last six years.
All materials should be sent to Kay Oehler, Coordinator, Women's Studies
Program, Rice Hall, Oberlin College, Oberlin OH 44074.
Review of applications will begin on 1/15/1996. To be assured of full
consideration applications should be received no later than 2/1/1996. AA/EOE
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29) Archivist--U.S. Holocaust Memorial (DC)
***AMENDMENT***
*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REISSUED. THOSE WHO
PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION WILL AUTOMATICALLY
BE CONSIDERED.
NOTE: The Archivist in this position will be working with the museum's film and
video collections.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Council is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Selection for this position will be made solely on the basis of merit,
fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, creed, age,
marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, or any
other non-merit factors.
NOTE: UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT
POSITION: ARCHIVIST, GS-1420-09/11 ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: HMC-95-66
SALARY: (GS-09: $29,898 - 38,869 per annum)
(GS-11: $36,174 - 47,025 per annum)
OPENING DATE: 12/11/95 FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL: GS-1420-11
CLOSING DATE: 01/02/96 AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL QUALIFIED
PERSONS
NOTE: If filled at the GS-9 level, this position has promotion potential to
the GS-11 level without further competition once all legal and
regulatory requirements are met; however, promotion is neither
automatic nor guaranteed.
LOCATION: UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL
UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
AMD, RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ARCHIVES
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The area of consideration is ALL QUALIFIED. Applicants will be accepted from
Career/Career Conditional Federal employees, reinstatement eligibles, those
eligible under special appointing authorities, i.e. handicapped, VRA, disabled
veterans, etc. and non-status applicants i.e. applicant from outside the
Federal service and without any special eligibility.
NOTE: Status applicants who wish to be considered under both merit promotion
and competitive procedures must submit two (2) complete applications. When
only one (1) application is received, it will be considered under the merit
promotion procedures only.
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER: (202) 488-0400 X878
(TTY) 488-0406
ADDRESS OF PERSONNEL OFFICE: DIVISION OF PERSONNEL
1100 OHIO DRIVE, S.W.
WASHINGTON, DC 20242
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: At the GS-9 level, applicant must possess
two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or
master's or equivalent graduate degree OR one (1) year of specialized
experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. At the GS-11 level, applicant must
possess three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education
or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR one (1) year specialized experience
equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is experience which has
equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to
perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related
to the work of the position.
Basic Requirements:
(A) Degree - major that included 18 semester hours in the history of the
United States and/or in American political science or government AND 12
semester hours in one or any combination of the following: history, American
Civilization, economics, political science, public administration, or
government.
OR
(B) Combination of Education and Experience - at least 30 semester hours that
included courses as shown in (A) above plus appropriate experience or
additional education.
Evaluation of Experience: Professional experience must have been in archival
science or in a directly related field of work, such as history that involved
the collection, appraisal, analysis, or synthesis of information having
historical or archival values. The following are illustrative of kinds of
requirements: (1) experience as an archivist in Federal, state, church,
business, other archives, or in manuscript depositories, and (2) experience of
an archival nature that involved research in archival science or in directly
related courses, such as history, government, economics, political science,
international relations, or international law.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position, located in the Research Institute of the
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), involves working under the
general administrative supervision of the Director of Archives and the
professional supervision of the Chief Archivist to carry out policies and
procedures for the Research Institute and its archives as functional
components of the Museum.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: Applicants applying for these positions must
have the following selective placement factor(s) or he/she will not be
considered for the position.
1. Knowledge of 20th century European history including Central
Europe, European Fascism, World War II and the Holocaust.
2. Extensive reading knowledge of the German language and,
preferably, one other Eastern European or Central European
language.
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS (KASOCS):
1. Ability to apply knowledge of fundamental archival principles,
theoretical concepts, techniques, and functions to the media of
film and video documentary corrections.
2. Knowledge of the United States Machine Readable Cataloging
(USMARC) format in order to access and catalog material.
3. Knowledge of available aids and research tools regarding audio
visual archival collections to direct researchers to the
appropriate records for studies.
4. Knowledge of the theory and practice of computer software for
archival cataloging and management.
5. Knowledge of equipment, techniques and methods for handling film &
video materials.
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