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ASIAN HISTORY
1) Asian History--Western Illinois University
2) Japanese and Occidental History--Osaka University
EUROPEAN HISTORY
3) European History--Ohio State University
GENERAL OPEN-FIELD POSITIONS
4) History--Buena Vista University
5) Classics--Kenyon College
6) 2 Economic Histories--London School of Economics
7) 7 Histories--USARC
U.S. and AMERCIAN HISTORY
8) U.S. History/Literature--St. Andrews Presbyterian College
9) American History--Ohio State University
PROFESSIONAL NON-TEACHING POSITIONS
10) Editing--Colgate Rochester Divinity School
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1) Position: History
Institution: Western Illinois University
Location: Illinois
History: The Department of History at Western Illinois seeks
to fill a temporary position at the rank of Assistant
Professor for spring semester 1996 with the strong possibility
of extension to two years. The successful applicant should
posses a Ph.D. and be able to teach upper-level courses in
Asian History and survey courses in both Asian and U.S.
History. Evidence of successful teaching at the college level
is desirable. Please submit letter of application, curriculum
vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Gordon
W. Kirk, Jr., Chair, Department of History, Western Illinois
University, Macomb, Illinois, 61455. Applications should be
received by August 1, 1995. Western Illinois University is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and has a
strong institutional commitment to diversity. Applications
from a broad spectrum of people, including women, minorities,
and persons with disabilities are encouraged.
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2) Positions: Japanese History and Occidental History
Institution: Osaka University
Location: Japan
Osaka U. of Foreign Studies has 3 tenured positions available.
1. Japanese History, tenured Associate Professor or Professor.
(from the Middle Ages to the Modern Ages)
Those who have finished Ph.D course work or equivalent (you need not
hold Ph.D.)
You must be over 35 years old and less than 45 years old when you are
hired (4/1/96).
Looking for a Japanese historian who takes a comparative approach.
Deadline: 20 September 1996
*** You must be a japanese citizen.
2. Occidental History, tenured Associate Professor or Assistant Professor.
Those who have finished Ph.D. course work or equivalent (you need not
hold Ph.D.).
You must be over 27 years old and less than 38 years old when you are
hired (4/1/96).
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3) Position: History
Institution: The Ohio State University
Location: Ohio
History: The Department of History at The Ohio State
University seeks to appoint a full professor in European
economic or social history, 1450-present. In conducting its
search for this position, the Department will endeavor to
identify an individual of international stature in the
profession, with an established record of significant
scholarship, an on-going research program, and teaching
excellence. The Department will begin reviewing applications
on December 1, 1995 and continue until the position is filled.
Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the
names of appropriate recommenders to Professor John Rothney,
The Ohio State University, Department of History, 230 West
17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1367. The Ohio State
University is an AA/EOE. Qualified women, minorities,
Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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4) Position: History
Institution: Buena Vista University
Location: Iowa
History: Buena Vista University seeks applicants for a one
year appointment (future conversion to tenure track possible
in History to begin Fall, 1995). Candidates should have
expertise and interest in the broad area of world history,
with a specialty in an area such as Asian cultures and
civilizations. The successful candidate will teach courses
such as World Civilizations, East Asian Civilizations, History
of Russia, History of India, History of the Middle East,
History of Africa, etc. Teaching excellence and a commitment
to undergraduate education required. Buena Vista University is
a progressive institution of over 1,000 which seeks to attract
quality students who desire professional career preparation
with a strong liberal arts foundation. Salaries and benefits
are competitive. Applicants should send vita, three current
letters of recommendation, and transcripts to: Benjamin B.
Donath, Associate Dean of Faculty, Buena Vista University,
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588. Review of applicants will begin
immediately. AA/EOE.
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5) Position: Visiting Asst. Professor, Classics
Institution: Kenyon College
Location: Ohio
Kenyon College
VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - CLASSICS
Kenyon College seeks a two-year full time Visiting Assistant
Professor in Classics. She/he should be able to teach Greek,
Latin, Ancient History, and Classical Literature in English.
Courses in 1995-96 should include Intermediate Greek, Greek
and Roman Religion, and Roman Republican history. The
successful candidate will have an opportunity to teach in her
or his area of interest as well. Interest in gender,
archeology, or another speciality would be an asset.
Applicants should hold the Ph.D. by the fall of 1995 and be
able to demonstrate teaching excellence. Send a letter of
application, including teaching approaches and interests as
well as research interests, and a list of graduate courses,
curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Robert E.
Bennett, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of
Classics, Ascension Hall, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio 43022;
E-MAIL ADDRESS: (BENNETTR@KENYON.EDU). Review of applications
will begin July 5, 1995.
An equal opportunity employer, Kenyon affirms the values and
goals of diversity; therefore the applications of minorities
and women are especially encouraged.
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6) Positions: History
Institution: London School of Economics
Location: UK
The Department of Economic History at the London School
of Economics has two job openings. These are tenure track
"lecturer" posts (assistant/associate professor). One is
for a "lecturer in economic history with special reference
to modern Asia, including the Middle East". The second is
for a "lecturer in economic history with special reference
to modern Continental Europe". The department is the
largest centre of economic history in terms of research and
graduate teaching in Britain.
Applications should be made
by 14th July 1995 for these two new jobs. Further details
can be obtained from the Personnel Office, LSE, Houghton
St., London WC2A 2AE, England, tel 44-171-955-7079; or from
the department chairman, Dudley Baines, tel 44-171-955-7059
or fax 44-171-955-7730.
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7) 7 Positions: History
Institution: USARC
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW ARMY HISTORIAN POSITIONS
The Headquarters, United States Army Reserve Command (USARC), announces the
establishment of seven (7) new professional historian positions on the staff
of the Commanders of the newly organized U.S. Army Regional Support Commands
(RSCs). These staff historians (entitled Command Historians) will be
responsible for maintaining the institutional memory of their command and
for ensuring the use of historical information, insights, and perspective in
the decision-making process. The positions are career or career conditional
appointments in the Civil Service at the GS-12 level (salary ranges: $42,984
to $55,877). Specialization in military history is desirable, but highly
qualified candidates with specializations in closely related areas of
history will be considered as well.
Qualification requirements call for experience and demonstrated ability in
professional historical teaching and writing, along with education and
training comparable to that expected for a faculty appointment in history at
a university or college. It is expected that a position vacancy announcement
for all seven positions will be open around mid-summer, with applications
accepted soon after. The actual selections will be made by RSC Commanders
and are projected for completion by 30 September.
Plans are underway to hire Command Historians for the RSCs located in the
following cities: (1) Fort Totten, NY; (2) Oakdale, PA; (3) Birmingham, AL;
(4) North Little Rock, AK; (5) Wichita, KS; (6) Fort Snelling, MN; and (7)
Los Alamitos, CA.
Qualified historians may register with the USARC Office of the Command
Historian (OCH) in order to receive further details on specific vacancies
and the procedures for applying when the announcement is opened. The
following information is needed: name, address, telephone, specialization,
degree, and (if applicable) Civil Service status. No applications or
dossiers are needed at this time. Write to:
Command Historian
Headquarters, U.S. Army Reserve Command
ATTN: AFRC-MH
3800 North Camp Creek Parkway SW
Atlanta, GA 30331-5099
Or call: Dr. Lee Harford at (404) 629-7924/25.
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8) Position: History
Institution: St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Location: North Carolina
History: American History/Literature. St. Andrews Presbyterian
College invites applications for a one-year appointment at the
Assistant Professor level with the option of conversion to a
tenure-track position the following year in the field of
post-1865 American History and literature beginning August 30,
1995. Ph.D. in American History or American Studies required
with a Master's Degree in American literature highly
desirable. Survey courses in American history, upper level
courses in speciality area, and additional teaching duties in
American literature will be required. Candidates must have a
willingness to teach in the college's innovative general
education program. St. Andrews is a private, liberal arts
college where teaching is the first priority. Minorities,
women, physically challenged persons are especially
encouraged. Review of applications will begin July 14 and
continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send
a letter of application, vita, teaching evaluations, and three
letters of reference to: Dr. Charles Clark, Chair, Division of
Social and Behavioral Sciences. St. Andrews Presbyterian
College, Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352: Fax 910/277-5020.
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
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9) Position: History
Institution: The Ohio State University
Location: Ohio
History: The Department of History at The Ohio State
University seeks to appoint a full professor in Early American
History. In conducting its search for this position, the
Department will endeavor to identify an individual of
international stature in the profession, with an established
record of significant scholarship, an on-going research
program, and teaching excellence. The Department will begin
reviewing applications on December 1, 1995, and continue until
the position is filled. Please send letter of application,
curriculum vitae, and the names of appropriate recommenders to
Professor Les Benedict, Department of History, The Ohio State
University, 230 West 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1367.
The Ohio State University is an AA/EOE. Qualified women,
minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disable veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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10) Position: Editing - History
Institution: Colgate Rochester Divinity School
Location: New York
Editing/History: Assistant Editor for the documentary edition
of the unpublished works of African American religious
intellectual, Howard Thurman (1900-81). Two positions
available. Requires knowledge of twentieth-century
African-American and/or American religious history,
research/writing skills. M.A. in history required; Ph.D. and
experience with documentary editing and electronic databases
preferred. Salary range: $28,000-$33,000. Starting date:
September 1995. Application deadline: August 15, 1995 or until
filled. Send letter, vita, and three references to Nancy
Cowan, Associate Director of Human Resources, Colgate
Rochester Divinity School, 1100 South Goodman Street,
Rochester, New York 14620.
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