New Faculty Appointments
The Department of History is pleased to announce the following faculty have joined the department:
Thomas Gallant (Ph.D., Cambridge University, UK, 1982; Professor and Nicholas Family Endowed Chair in Modern Greek History) specializes in modern Greek history with special interest in rural society and culture, crime and violence, masculinity and gender, cultural identity, colonial power and government, and the social history of the Mediterranean.
Cathy Gere (Ph.D., Cambridge University, UK, 2002; Assistant Professor) concentrates on biomedical ethics, and the history of medicine and the neurosciences.
Mark Hanna (Ph.D., Harvard University, 2006; Assistant Professor) specializes in early American history, with an emphasis on the Atlantic World, and early modern European history.
Notice to Employees
This notice is being provided as a result of our intention to file an application for permanent alien labor certification for the position of Associate Professor. The annual salary is $60,100. The duties involve teaching university students and conducting research in the field of history. A Ph.D. in history is required.
Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer of the Department of Labor. The address is: United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Chicago National Processing Center, Railroad Retirement Board Building, 844 N. Rush Street, 12th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611.
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African-American
The Department of History at the University of California, San Diego, (http://historyweb.ucsd.edu/), invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in African-American History. Chronological period and specialization are open. Salary will be commensurate with experience and publications and in accordance with the published salary schedules of the University of California. Applicants should send cover letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation (under separate cover) to Prof. Rachel Klein, Chair, African-American History Search Committee, Dept. of History, MC 0104-HW, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0104. Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing teaching experience and interests, leadership efforts, and contributions to diversity. Review of applicants will begin November 1 and will continue until position is filled. UCSD is an AA/EOE with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among faculty, staff, and students. Scholars who are women, minorities, veterans, and/or people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Applicants who are not U.S. citizens should state their immigration status at the time of application. Please reference position number 4-907 on all correspondence.
U.S. Urban History
The Department of History at the University of California, San Diego, (http://historyweb.ucsd.edu/), invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of Assistant to early Associate Professor in U.S. Urban History. Chronological period and specialization are open. Applicants should be able to teach a course in modern American urbanization. Salary will be commensurate with experience and publications and in accordance with the published salary schedules of the University of California. Applicants should send cover letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation (under separate cover) to Prof. David Gutiérrez, Urban History Search Committee, Dept. of History, MC 0104-HW, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0104. Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing teaching experience and interests, leadership efforts, and/or contributions to diversity. Review of applicants will begin November 1 and will continue until position is filled. UCSD is an AA/EOE with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among faculty, staff, and students. Scholars who are women, minorities, veterans, and/or people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Applicants who are not U.S. citizens should state their immigration status at the time of application. Please reference position number 4-906 on all correspondence.
Brazil
The Department of History at the University of California, San Diego, (http://historyweb.ucsd.edu/), invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of Assistant to early Associate Professor in the history of Brazil. The position is open to specialists, without regard to topic or time period of concentration. Even those whose advanced degree is not in history but who have historical components in their scholarship and teaching are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience and publications and in accordance with guidelines of the University of California. Applicants should send cover letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation (under separate cover) to Prof. Michael Monteón, Chair, Brazilian Search Committee, Dept. of History, MC 0104-HW, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0104. Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing teaching experience, interests and involvement in scholarly fields, and contributions to diversity. Review of applicants will begin November 1 and will continue until position is filled. UCSD is an AA/EOE with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among faculty, staff, and students. Scholars who are women, minorities, veterans, and/or people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Applicants who are not U.S. citizens should state their immigration status at the time of application. Please reference position number 4-905 on all correspondence.
The United
States and the World
The Department of History at the University of California at San Diego, (http://historyweb.ucsd.edu/), in conjunction with the Institute for International, Comparative, and Areas Studies at the University of California, San Diego, seeks applications for a tenure-track/tenured position in the history of the United States and the world. The department seeks to attract a broad and diverse pool of applicants to teach and conduct research in the field of United States’ relations with the wider world. Specific interests might include the history of imperialism, colonialism and anti-colonialism, foreign policy and diplomacy, human rights and international institutions, Cold War history, globalization, migration, or transnational social movements. Multilingual specialists in U.S. history, area studies, and allied fields are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will offer courses in both the department and in the International Studies Program. The search is open to all ranks. Senior scholars with distinguished records in research and teaching are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience and publications and in accordance with the published salary schedules of the University of California. Applicants should include cover letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation (sent under separate cover). Applicants are welcome to include in their cover letters a personal statement summarizing teaching experience and interests, leadership efforts, and/or contributions to diversity. Materials should be addressed to Chair, U.S. & the World Search Committee, Dept. of History, MC 0104-HW, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0104. Please reference position number 4-908 on all correspondence. Review of applicants will begin October 15 and will continue until position is filled. UCSD is an AA/EOE with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among faculty, staff, and students. Scholars who are women, minorities, veterans, and/or people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Applicants who are not United States citizens should state their immigration status at the time of their application.
Temporary Lecturers
The History department at the University of California at San Diego is establishing a pool of temporary lecturers in history. It especially encourages nomination and applications from the following fields: U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction, Women’s/Gender studies, Afro-American History, and Twentieth Century Japan. Appointments will likely be part-time, possibly full-time, from one quarter up to one year. Some of these positions may be renewable. Positions available beginning the 2007-08 academic year, contingent upon funding. Ph.D preferred; ABDs considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on published UC pay scales. Applications should include a cover letter, c.v., and three letters of recommendation sent under separate cover. Materials should be addressed to Temporary Appointments Search Committee, Dept. of History, University of California at San Diego, MC 0104, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093-0104. Please reference position number 4-862 on all correspondence. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2007, and will continue until positions are filled. UCSD is an AA/EOE with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty and staff. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986).
Affiliated Programs
- Chinese Studies
- Classical Studies
- German Studies
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Judaic Studies
- Middle East Studies
- Russian/Soviet Studies
- Science Studies