University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Modern Europe

The Department of History at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach introductory and upper-level courses in Modern European history, 1850 to the present, (excluding Britain). Research fields should complement existing faculty expertise and may include any specialization in Modern Continental European history. Teaching
responsibilities will include a freshman-level modern world history course. Requirements include demonstrated excellence in teaching, a commitment to undergraduate education, and clear evidence of scholarly potential. More information about the History Department at UWW is available at:
http://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/history/job_candidates/. Starting Date: August 23, 2010. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the requirements for the Ph. D. in history by August 2010. Advanced A.B.D. candidates may be considered.

Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is a premier regional university with an enrollment of 10,500 students in 43 undergraduate majors and 13 master's degree programs. It offers high-quality career-oriented programs integrated with a model general education curriculum. UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System. Located in a community of 12,000 residents near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin, Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago.

A complete credential packet consists of a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, vita, three confidential letters of recommendation, and copies of official graduate transcripts. Electronic application materials are preferred. Submit complete application packet to:
historysearch@uww.edu or via regular mail to Modern
European History Search Committee, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190-1790.

The committee will conduct preliminary interviews at the AHA Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif., in early January 2010.

Applications received by November 20, 2009 are ensured full consideration.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and all veterans. Names of applicants may be
disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released.