Pacific Lutheran University, History

Chair, Holocaust Studies

Pacific Lutheran University:  The Department of History at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA invites applications for a tenure-track position in Holocaust and modern European History beginning September 1, 2014. Academic rank depending on experience with the expectation of Associate or above. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Kurt Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies, which carries a competitive salary and a generous research/travel allocation. The position combines administrative responsibilities with teaching obligations and the expectation of regular and substantive scholarly contributions to the field of Holocaust history. PhD in History or a closely related field required. Candidates should have experience with public outreach and organization of events, and a willingness to engage in fundraising.  Please submit your application including a letter of application, CV, an article-length writing sample, and a one to two page vision statement explaining how, as Kurt Mayer Chair, he or she will effectively present Holocaust scholarship to the public and engage a broad audience online at http://employment.plu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2013, but position will remain open until filled. Three to five confidential letters of reference will also be requested by PLU upon application. Selected candidates will be interviewed at the AHA annual meeting. Pacific Lutheran University is a comprehensive university of 3500 students that offers a challenging curriculum integrating the liberal arts with professional programs.  A globally-focused university committed to building a diverse educational community, PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.