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American Studies
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY and AMERICAN STUDIES
The American Studies/Media and Communications Department anticipates an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African-American History and American Studies, beginning in August 2008.
Ph.D. in hand in History, American Studies or related field required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; ABD in final stages of dissertation completion will be considered for initial appointment at the rank of Instructor. Experience teaching a diverse, urban, student population required. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to college and community service and will be expected to teach African American History, American History, Introduction to African American Studies, African Americans in Mass Media, among other courses, in either day or night or some combination.
The College at Old Westbury, the most diverse campus in the SUNY system, is a small, public college with a mission of social justice and inter-cultural understanding. The campus is situated on 604 wooded acres on Long Island, 20 miles east of Manhattan.
Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, summary of teaching evaluations and three letters of reference to: SUNY College at Old Westbury, Search Committee: ASMC-ASA, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 210, Old Westbury, NY 11568. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
SUNY College at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Editor position for the Papers of George Washington at the University of Virginia
The Papers of George Washington at the University of Virginia invites applications for an Editor position to work on its Presidential Series beginning August 25, 2008. This full-time, twelve-month, renewable non-tenure track appointment may be at the Lecturer, Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on qualifications. The project is engaged in publishing a scholarly, annotated edition of Washington’s public and private papers. The Presidential Series (1788-1797) is now up to 1794, and future work will deal with the last two and a half years of Washington’s administration. Responsibilities of the Editor include transcription of manuscripts, research and writing of annotations, proofreading, and indexing.
Ph.D. in History or American Studies is required for the academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level. An M.A. combined with at least three years of documentary editing experience is required for the rank of Lecturer. Excellent research and writing skills, a collegial spirit and a commitment to documentary editing as a career is preferred. Specialization in the Early National period of American history is preferred. Reading knowledge of French, Spanish, or German is useful but not required.
To apply, please submit a candidate profile, cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and two writing samples via Jobs@UVA at http://www.jobs.virginia.edu under the posting number 0601870. For immediate consideration, please submit application materials by April 30, 2008; however, the position will remain open until filled.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Chairs, Deans, and Directors
Communication / Media
English
Assistant Curator for Special Collections, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
Assistant Curator for Special Collections
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
Requisition # 0800154
The Princeton University Library, one of the world’s most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 1,100 faculty members with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the Library’s Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu
Available: Immediately. Three-year professional position.
Description: The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections has created a three-year professional position for an Assistant Curator for Special Collections, whose work with two senior curators on a broad array of rare and unique materials at Princeton will provide training and mentoring relationships to allow the individual selected to pursue a curatorial career in special collections at a major American research library. The Assistant Curator will divide his/her time in the Manuscripts and Rare Books divisions, both located in Firestone Library. The Assistant Curator will work under the direct supervision of the Curator of Manuscripts and the Curator of Rare Books and will participate in the ongoing activities of these areas, as well as in special projects related to several of the following aspects of special collections work: reference, instruction and curriculum support, outreach, collection development, cataloging, bibliography, physical description, arrangement and description, preservation, digitization (especially metadata), and exhibitions.
Approximately 20 percent of the Assistant Curator’s time will be devoted to public services for the Firestone units of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. Special assignments and projects under the supervision of the curators of Manuscripts and Rare Books will depend on departmental needs. There will be opportunities for working with donors, interacting with dealers, reviewing auction catalogs, and participating in the difficult decision of what to purchase given limited resources. It is assumed that the Assistant Curator will have strong subject background, research experience, and appropriate languages to work in areas of comparable strength in both the Manuscripts and Rare Books divisions, such as pre-1800 European books, including manuscripts, printed books, and annotated books; or modern literature and publishing history, especially relating to British and American authors, 18th-20th century. For more information about holdings, go to the homepage of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections: http://www.princeton.edu/~rbsc/index.shtml
Qualifications: Required qualifications include a MLS from ALA-accredited school and/or a graduate degree (PhD or equivalent preferred) in English literature, comparative literature, classical or modern languages, history, art history, or another humanistic discipline supported by the holdings of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections; evidence of research and hands-on experience working with rare books, manuscripts, or other special collections materials; good working knowledge of at least one Western European language other than English.
Term and Appointment: This is a three-year term position. The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate professional specialist rank for the term.
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.
Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings/
Ethnic/Cultural Studies/Social Sciences
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY and AMERICAN STUDIES
The American Studies/Media and Communications Department anticipates an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African-American History and American Studies, beginning in August 2008.
Ph.D. in hand in History, American Studies or related field required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; ABD in final stages of dissertation completion will be considered for initial appointment at the rank of Instructor. Experience teaching a diverse, urban, student population required. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to college and community service and will be expected to teach African American History, American History, Introduction to African American Studies, African Americans in Mass Media, among other courses, in either day or night or some combination.
The College at Old Westbury, the most diverse campus in the SUNY system, is a small, public college with a mission of social justice and inter-cultural understanding. The campus is situated on 604 wooded acres on Long Island, 20 miles east of Manhattan.
Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, summary of teaching evaluations and three letters of reference to: SUNY College at Old Westbury, Search Committee: ASMC-ASA, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 210, Old Westbury, NY 11568. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
SUNY College at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Visiting Assistant Professor Asian American Studies
Visiting Assistant Professor Asian American Studies - #08479
Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity.
Cornell University’s Asian American Studies Program invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin August 2008. Field is open. Candidate is expected to teach two courses per semester, including Introduction to Asian American Studies. Applicants must have Ph.D. in hand. The committee will begin reviewing applications on May 15, 2008. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration but the search will remain open until the position is filled.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to: Director, Asian American Studies Program, 420 Rockefeller Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. Fax: (607) 254-4996. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.
Government / Public Policy
History
Assistant Curator for Special Collections, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
Assistant Curator for Special Collections
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
Requisition # 0800154
The Princeton University Library, one of the world’s most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 1,100 faculty members with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the Library’s Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu
Available: Immediately. Three-year professional position.
Description: The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections has created a three-year professional position for an Assistant Curator for Special Collections, whose work with two senior curators on a broad array of rare and unique materials at Princeton will provide training and mentoring relationships to allow the individual selected to pursue a curatorial career in special collections at a major American research library. The Assistant Curator will divide his/her time in the Manuscripts and Rare Books divisions, both located in Firestone Library. The Assistant Curator will work under the direct supervision of the Curator of Manuscripts and the Curator of Rare Books and will participate in the ongoing activities of these areas, as well as in special projects related to several of the following aspects of special collections work: reference, instruction and curriculum support, outreach, collection development, cataloging, bibliography, physical description, arrangement and description, preservation, digitization (especially metadata), and exhibitions.
Approximately 20 percent of the Assistant Curator’s time will be devoted to public services for the Firestone units of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. Special assignments and projects under the supervision of the curators of Manuscripts and Rare Books will depend on departmental needs. There will be opportunities for working with donors, interacting with dealers, reviewing auction catalogs, and participating in the difficult decision of what to purchase given limited resources. It is assumed that the Assistant Curator will have strong subject background, research experience, and appropriate languages to work in areas of comparable strength in both the Manuscripts and Rare Books divisions, such as pre-1800 European books, including manuscripts, printed books, and annotated books; or modern literature and publishing history, especially relating to British and American authors, 18th-20th century. For more information about holdings, go to the homepage of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections: http://www.princeton.edu/~rbsc/index.shtml
Qualifications: Required qualifications include a MLS from ALA-accredited school and/or a graduate degree (PhD or equivalent preferred) in English literature, comparative literature, classical or modern languages, history, art history, or another humanistic discipline supported by the holdings of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections; evidence of research and hands-on experience working with rare books, manuscripts, or other special collections materials; good working knowledge of at least one Western European language other than English.
Term and Appointment: This is a three-year term position. The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate professional specialist rank for the term.
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.
Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings/
Editor position for the Papers of George Washington at the University of Virginia
The Papers of George Washington at the University of Virginia invites applications for an Editor position to work on its Presidential Series beginning August 25, 2008. This full-time, twelve-month, renewable non-tenure track appointment may be at the Lecturer, Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on qualifications. The project is engaged in publishing a scholarly, annotated edition of Washington’s public and private papers. The Presidential Series (1788-1797) is now up to 1794, and future work will deal with the last two and a half years of Washington’s administration. Responsibilities of the Editor include transcription of manuscripts, research and writing of annotations, proofreading, and indexing.
Ph.D. in History or American Studies is required for the academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level. An M.A. combined with at least three years of documentary editing experience is required for the rank of Lecturer. Excellent research and writing skills, a collegial spirit and a commitment to documentary editing as a career is preferred. Specialization in the Early National period of American history is preferred. Reading knowledge of French, Spanish, or German is useful but not required.
To apply, please submit a candidate profile, cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and two writing samples via Jobs@UVA at http://www.jobs.virginia.edu under the posting number 0601870. For immediate consideration, please submit application materials by April 30, 2008; however, the position will remain open until filled.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. Women and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Humanities
Museum Studies
Music, Fine Arts, and Art History
Religious Studies
Women's / Gender Studies
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