University of Mississippi, History

Assistant Professor, German History, 1800-1945

Germany.  The Department of History of the University of Mississippi (www.olemiss.edu/depts/history) seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in the history of Germany, 1800-1945.  Appointment will begin in August 2011. The teaching load will be two courses per semester.  Ph.D. by the time of appointment, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and the potential for significant peer-reviewed publications are required.  Candidates must complete an online application at https://jobs.olemiss.edu.  Supplementary materials should include a letter of interest, vita, contact information for three letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio (including sample syllabi and evaluations, if available), and a chapter-length writing sample.  These supplementary materials may be attached to the online application or mailed to: Chair, German History Search Committee, Department of History, 310 Bishop Hall, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677-1848.  Open until filled; applications completed by November 5, 2010 are guaranteed full consideration.  Preliminary interviews will be held at the 2011 American Historical Association meeting in Boston. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX /Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer, and has been rated a “best college to work for” by the “Chronicle of Higher Education.”