Reed College

Visiting appointment, Continental European History since 1800 and Modern European Humanities

The History Department of Reed College invites applications for a one-year visiting appointment in Continental European History since 1800 and Modern European Humanities. We encourage applications from candidates with interests in one or more of the following fields: intellectual history, the history of science, Central Europe. In addition to courses in one’s own area, teaching duties include a team-taught, yearlong, interdisciplinary Humanities course (http://academic.reed.edu/humanities/hum220/index.html) and advising yearlong senior theses. Reed College is a small, distinguished undergraduate institution with a strong liberal arts curriculum, committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Applicants should have the Ph.D. in hand by August 2011. We expect to make the appointment at the Assistant Professor level. Send cover letter, CV, and three letters of reference to visitingeuropean.search@reed.edu. Electronic applications are required and must be sent as PDF (preferred) or Word attachments. If letters of reference must be sent in hard copy, please submit to Karin Purdy, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland OR 97202. Complete applications must be received by November 12, 2010.

The Search Committee will conduct preliminary interviews at the AHA Convention in Boston in January. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.