Colonial Job

Better late than never, this may be of interest to some of you reading the blog.

Colonial North America. The Department of History at Washington State University in Pullman seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Colonial North American history beginning August 2012. The department welcomes applications from historians with a strong potential for excellence in research relevant to any specialization in Colonial North American history, but is especially interested in a scholar whose work focuses on trans-Atlantic colonial or North American borderlands history. The teaching assignment of the successful candidate will include courses on Colonial North America and the American Revolution. Duties include maintaining an active research program, participating in service, and teaching (the normal teaching load is currently two courses per semester). Ph.D. in history is required by time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching ability and an established record of scholarship.

Here is the link: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=43870

3 Year Position at Hampden-Sydney College

This post comes from our contributor Mike Utzinger, who has been named Associate Dean of the Faculty at Hampden-Sydney College; this job is a 3-year replacement for Mike. See full details below.

Colleagues,

I thought I would pass this ad for a position in the department of religion from my own institution. It is currently posted in the AAR Job Openings at aarweb.org. Please pass it on to anyone who might be interested in applying. The department and College values and supports excellence in classroom teaching and a successful program of professional development and scholarship.

Hampden-Sydney College

European or American Religious History

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE invites applications for a three year, non-tenure track, position in Religion at the Visiting Assistant Professor level, commencing in August 2011, with primary specialization in European or American Religious History. Ph.D. or Th.D. required; previous teaching experience preferred. Candidates should be qualified to teach introductory courses in Religion, courses beyond the introductory level in European or American Religious History, and courses in an interdisciplinary College-wide program in Western Culture. Teaching responsibilities include seven sections per academic year. Hampden-Sydney College is a selective private liberal arts college for men located in south-central Virginia and enrolling about 1050 students. (College website: www.hsc.edu) Hampden-Sydney expects and supports excellence in classroom teaching and a successful program of professional development and scholarship. Send letter of application, vita, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Robert G. Hall (bhall@hsc.edu), Chair, Department of Religion, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney VA 23943. Review of applications will begin April 10, 2011. Hampden-Sydney College is an equal opportunity employer.