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AMERICAN STUDIES
1) American Studies--University of Melbourne
ASIAN HISTORY
2) Asian History--Western Illinois University
EUROPEAN HISTORY
3) European and Political Science--Western Montana College
4) European History--Lancaster University
GENERAL, OPEN-FIELD MISCELLANEOUS POSITIONS
5) History--Goddard College
LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY
6) Spain and Latin American History--University of Zaragoza
7) Latin American History--Adams State College
U.S. and AMERICAN HISTORY
8) 20th Century U.S. History--Wilfrid Laurier University
9) Native American History--SUNY Oswego
10) American Economic History--University of Munich
11) American Politics and Comparative Gov.--Texas A&M U.
NONTEACHING PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
12) Curator of Manuscripts--Western Reserve Historical Society
13) Editor--Presbyterian Historical Society
14) Assistant Records Analyst--Rhode Island State Archives
15) Senior Oral History--University of Nevada
16) Archival Specialist--Chicago Public Library
17) Network Information Specialist--NITEC
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1) Position: American Studies
Institution: University of Melbourne
Location: Australia
Applications are invited for a fixed term position for a period of three
years commencing 1 January 1996. The successful applicant will be expected
to co-operate with the existing lecturer in American Studies to develop the
Interdepartmental American Studies Programme in the Faculty. The successful
appointee will be attached to the Department closest to her/his
disciplinary area. The successful applicant will have advanced research
experience that may well take the form of a Ph.D and scholarly
publications. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a
capacity to develop interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and
supervision in American Studies. The position may be extendible beyond the
initial period of appointment.
Salary: $AUS 42,198 - $AUS 50,111
Applications close: 1 January 1996
The position can be filled from 1 January 1996. Further information and a
position description is available from Professor Patricia Grimshaw, Head,
Department of History (03) 344 5961.
Email: Pat_Grimshaw.HISTORY@muwayf.unimelb.edu.au
Applications should be sent, in duplicate, quoting three referees
(including their facsimile numbers) to the Director, Personnel Services,
The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia 3052.
The University of Melbourne is an equal opportunity employer and has a
smoke-free work place policy.
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2) Position: Asian History
Institution: Western Illinois University
Location: Illinois
The Department of History at Western Illinois University
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 possess 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
1 University Circle
Macomb, Il. 61455
Applications should be reveived 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
disabilties are encouraged.
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3) Position: History - Social Science
Institution: Western Montana College
Location: Montana
History/Social Science: Western Montana College of the
University of Montana invites applications for two faculty
positions in History/Social Science to begin August 1995. ABD
will be considered but a completed doctorate is preferred. 1)
European History, Western Civilization, American History and
possible political science. 2) (pending funding)
Sociology/political science. Experience in developing or
working in multi-cultural programs is desired. Application
reviews will begin May 26 and continue until positions are
filled. Indicate by number for which position application is
being made. Letter of application, vitae, copy of graduate
transcript, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of at
least three references to Mr. Jerry Hilton, History Search
Committee, Western Montana College of The University of
Montana, 710 South Atlantic Street, Dillon, Montana
59725-3598. Salaries are established by negotiated agreement.
Assistant/Associate range is approximately $26,000-$34,000.
Western Montana College is an EEO/AA employer.
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4) Positions: European History
Institution: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Location: England
LECTURESHIPS IN HISTORY
Permanent and Temporary
The History department expects to appoint up to five
lectureships from October 1995 (or earlier). One, a
Lecturer A or B post (salary range in UK pounds sterling
from 14,756 to 25,735) should be a permanent appointment;
another, up to point 10 in the Lecturer A scale (salary
range in UK pounds sterling from 14,756 to 18,035), will
probably be a 3-year appointment, and the others (two of
which may be up to point 10 on the Lecturer A scale) will
be temporary posts of up to one year. The secondments
of current staff members to other duties help to make these
opportunities possible.
Candidates are sought for the permanent and 3-year posts
in the areas of Modern European History, Women's History,
and Medieval History. Apart from these areas, the temporary
posts may be in Modern French History and in areas in which
the department currently provides heavily-subscribed courses,
as in ancient, modern British, Russian, American, and popular
cultural history. An ability to offer expertise in more
than one area will be an advantage.
The History department is one of the largest in the United
Kingdom, with a large graduate school, has a 4A research
rating and has been classified as Excellent in the Quality
Assessment of teaching. Candidates should be well-qualified
scholars, with good research records.
Lancaster University, a campus university dedicated to
excellence through teaching and research, positively welcomes
applications from women, people from ethnic minorities, and
disabled people, who are currently under-represented in the
advertised areas.
Further information may be obtained from Personnel Services,
University House, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW,
England. Please quote reference number L350. The closing
date for applications is 14 June 1995.
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5) Position: Part-time Associate Faculty
Institution: Goddard College
Location: Vermont
Goddard College, a small, liberal arts college with a national
reputation for leadership in progressive education, invites
applications for the following positions:
Part-Time Associate Faculty. Low-Residency BA and MA Programs.
We are establishing a pool of applicants for possible openings
in the following areas of study:
History/social inquiry
We seek faculty committed to a progressive philosophy of
education with a generalist background in the
interdisciplinary humanities or social sciences and experience
working with adult learners. A terminal degree is preferred.
Associate faculty in our low-residency programs must be able
to spend 10 days on-campus for the residency beginning each
semester; which for the coming year will be August 15-25, and
January 16-26. Salary range is 9K-15K for the academic year,
depending on workload.
To apply: Send a letter of application (stating the
position(s) for which you are applying), a statement of your
teaching philosophy, a resume and names and addresses of three
references to:
Dean of Administration, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT 05667
Review of applications will begin on June 1 and continue until
the positions are filled.
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6) Position: Spain and Latin American History
Institution: University of Zaragoza
Location: Spain
JOSE MARIA PEREZ COLLADOS
PROF. HISTORY OF LAW
LAW CENTER
UNIVERSITY OF ZARAGOZA
50009 ZARAGOZA (SPAIN)
JMPEREZ@MSF.UNIZAR.ES
SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY
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7) Position: History - Government
Institution: Adams State College
Location: Colorado
History/Government: Assistant professor (tenure track) to
teach undergraduate courses in Latin American History and
government, Hispanic/Southwest studies, world civilization.
Course load: 12 hours/semester. Qualifications: Ph.D. (ABD
considered). Successful college teaching experience preferred.
Competitive salary and benefits. Send letter of application,
vita, copies of transcripts, three current letters of
recommendation including references' telephone numbers to John
P. Frazee, Dean, School of Arts and Letters, Adams State
College, Alamosa, Colorado 81102. Review of completed
applications begins June 19, 1995. AA/EOE.
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8) Position: 20th Century U.S. History
Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
Location: Canada
The Department of History of Wilfrid Laurier University invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant
Professor in 20th Century U.S. History effective July 1, 1996. The
department is particularly interested in candidates who can combine U.S.
political history with Latin American history, but applications are
invited from those with other research interests in 20th Century U.S.
foreign policy. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. and show promise of
excellence in teaching and research. Teaching experience would be an
asset. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and letters from at
least three referees should be sent to: Chair, Department of History,
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3C5. The
deadline for applications is December 11, 1995. Wilfrid Laurier
University encourages applications from qualified women or men, members
of visible minorities, aboriginal people, and the disabled.
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9) Position: Native American History
Institution: SUNY-Oswego
Location: New York
NATIVE AMERICAN / U.S. HISTORY. Temporary one-year position starting
August 1995, dependent on budgetary apparoval. Visiting instructor or
assistant professor. Position may be renewable. Primary responsibility
teaching Native American history, U.S. history survey, and other U.S.
history courses. PhD preferred; rank and salary dependent upon
qualifications. Applicants should send a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Dr.
David King, Chair, History Department, SUNY-Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126.
Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.
Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.
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10) Position: American Econ. History
Institution: University of Munich
Location: Germany
The Seminar for Economic History of the University of Munich (Professor
John Komlos, chair) is very interested in hosting a Fulbright scholar for
one or two semesters during the 1996-1997 academic year. The visitor
would offer a course on American economic development while here.
Opportunities for pursuing her/his own research during the stay are also
excellent. A variety of archival and other resources is available in
Munich, and the Seminar for Economic History is an active research group
which brings in numerous outside speakers and maintains contacts with
other German universities. (Munich is a very nice place to live, too.)
Knowledge of German is not necessary.
The application would have to go through the normal Fulbright channels,
but Professor Komlos believes a qualified applicant would have a very
good chance of being accepted.
For more information send e-mail to
Brian.AHearn@econhist.vwl.uni-muenchen.d400.de
or write me or Prof. Komlos at:
Seminar for Economic History
Ludwigstrasse 33 / IV
80539 Munich
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11) Position: American Politics/Comparative Government.
Institution: Texas A&M University
Location: Texas
Visiting Asst. Professor (possible tenure track), pending funding, to
teach intro American and state politics as well as upper level courses
(specialization open). Ability to teach ethnic politics of the southwest
and/or comparative government desirable. PhD desired, ABD considered.
Senior appointment possible for exceptional candidate. Teach three
preparations/four classes per semester.
TAMU-CC is an expanding university (5,000 students) located on
a Gulf Coast Island in a metropolitan area of 350,000. Five political
science faculty offer the BA in political science and the MPA.
Review of applications will begin in late May and continue until the
position is filled. EO/AA. Minority and women candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply. Send vita, unofficial copy of graduate transcript,
evidence of quality teaching, and three references to:
Dr. Mollie Lewin, Social Science Chair
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Internet mlewin@tamucc.edu
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12) Position: CURATOR OF MANUSCRIPTS
Institution: Western Reserve Historical Society
Location: Ohio
The Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS), Cleveland, Ohio.
A major focus of the WRHS Library is its manuscript collections
with current emphasis on regional African-American, ethnic,
lesbian/gay, Jewish, labor, local government, and urban archives.
The Curator of Manuscripts heads one of the Library's four
divisions and is responsible for collection maintenance and
expansion, supervision of associate and assistant curators and
archivists, and budget preparation and implementation. The curator
maintains associations with archival and historical organizations,
prepares special project grant requests, and lectures in both
academic and non-academic settings. The qualified applicant will
have at least five (5) years of experience in an archival setting
with administrative and supervisory responsibilities, strong communi-
cation and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to handle
multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines, be experienced with
computer systems and MARC-AMC. Education: Master's degree in
American History, library science, or archives, and formal training in
archival administration. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Send cover letter, resume, and salary history to
Human Resources Manager, WRHS, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio,
44106-1777. EOE.
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13) Position: Editor
Institution: Presbyterian Historical Society
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 journals' 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 is provided. It is
expected that the editor's institution 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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14) Position: ASSISTANT RECORDS ANALYST
Institution: Rhode Island State Archives
Location: Rhode Island
Responsibilities: Assist in the operations of the state records
center. Conduct records inventories, analysis, and prepare
draft records retention schedules for state agencies. Provide
technical and consultative services to state departments in all
aspects of records management including the creation, maintenance,
storage, transfer, and disposition of paper, microform, and
electronic records. Assist in the development and implementation
of records center automated systems.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in appropriate field. CRM or
Masters degree preferred. Experience in records management.
Knowledge of microcomputer applications. Knowledge and experience
with electronic records and related technology highly desirable.
Salary: $23,697 - $26,323
Submit letter of application, resume, and supporting materials,
along with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references to:
State Archivist & Public Records Administrator
Rhode Island State Archives
337 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Equal Opportunity Employer
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15) Position: SENIOR ORAL HISTORIAN
Institution: University of Nevada
Location: Nevada
The University of Nevada Oral History Program (UNOHP), one
of the oldest and finest in the country, is searching for a
senior oral historian. Candidates must hold a master's degree in
history, anthropology, English, journalism, or a related field.
The position carries administrative faculty rank, with a
competitive salary.
In addition to having built an excellent oral history
research collection, the UNOHP is a small publisher (3000 books
sold per annum), and it has its own video production unit.
Recent projects explored Washoe Indian history and culture, the
origins and development of the casino gaming industry, the
history of the state's largest African-American community, and
the lives and experiences of ranching families in the Great
Basin. Our senior oral historian will have an active role in
future projects equally diverse in their scope.
The University of Nevada was established in Reno in 1887.
Situated along the Truckee River in the foothills of the Sierra
Nevada, Reno is less than an hour's drive from Lake Tahoe and
some of the best skiing in the United States. Redwood forests,
the Pacific Ocean, and San Francisco are only 220 miles to the
west, while the spectacular mountains and desert of the Great
Basin begin at the eastern city limits.
Send a letter of application, vita, and the names of three
references to Tom King, Mail Stop 324, University of Nevada,
Reno, NV 89557. For more information, call 800/227-4551. The
University of Nevada is an EOE/AA employer.
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16) Position: ARCHIVAL SPECIALIST, Part-Time
Institution: CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: Illinois
$14.46/hour, Permanent position
Masters Degree in a directly related field including course work in
archival administration.
DUTIES: Processes the Harold Washington Archives and Collections.
Prepares written finding guides, which include box inventories, to the
archivally processed materials in the collection. Works with the Curator
of the Harold Washington Archives & Collections in the maintenance and
use of these materials. Conducts research for accompanying resource
materials and exhibitions. Provides reference and research assistance to
the public and responds to written and telephone inquiries. Performs
related duties asd required.
LOCATION: Harold Washington Archives & Collections, Special Collections
& Preservation Division, Chicago Public Library, 400 Sourth State Street,
Chicago Illinois 60605.
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 25, 1995.
For more infromation, please telephone: 312-747-4740
312-747-4887 fax
J. Ingrid Lesley, Chief
Special Collections & Preservation
Division
John P. Chalmers, Curator
Special Collections Department
chalmers@mcs.net
The Chicago Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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17) Position: Network Information Specialist
Institution: NITEC
Location: New York
NYSERNet, Inc. is looking for a qualified person to join the staff of the
NYSERNet Internet Training and Education Center (NITEC) in the
position of Network Information Specialist. The successful candidate will
join the NITEC team in producing a broad range of Internet-related
training, for delivery in NITEC's state-of-the-art facility and at customer
sites. Other duties include: developing documentation in the form of
course manuals and multi-media presentations, leading training sessions,
team-teaching, and contributing to NITEC's planning process. The
Network Information Specialist prepares and delivers training for
NYSERNet's annual conference, as well as other functions as needed.
NITEC trainers provide training support for NYSERNet products.
REQUIREMENTS
The prospective employee must have earned a Bachelors or Masters
degree in information studies, education, instructional design,
telecommunications, or related fields. An equivalent combination of
education and experience may be accepted. The self-motivated individual
must be thoroughly familiar with the various tools and concepts
surrounding the Internet. Excellent written and oral communication skills,
willingness to travel, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential
characteristics. Evidence of previous training successes and experience
required. The successful candidate should be comfortable with a variety of
desktop operating systems and software, as well as UNIX and multi-
media/presentation development tools.
ABOUT NITEC
NITEC was established by NYSERNet in 1994 as a value-added service for
NYSERNet's leased-line affiliates. The NITEC mission has since expanded
to include providing custom Internet training for non-affiliates. Past and
current NITEC customers include Fortune 100 companies, public libraries
and library systems, K-12 schools and school districts, cooperative
education service providers, law firms, and individuals from all sectors.
Send letter of application, resume, three letters of reference by May 26,
1995 to:
Human Resources Director
NYSERNet, Inc.
200 Elwood Davis Road
Liverpool, New York 13088-6147
fax: 315-453-3052
training@nysernet.org
http://nysernet.org/nitec/
NYSERNet, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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