Job Searches
Beginning November 5, 2010, the Gustavus Adolphus College History Department will begin reviewing applications for to positions, to begin September 1, 2011: a position in Twentieth Century United States, and a position in colonialism/imperialism. Below are the complete job descriptions and suggested links about the college.
Twentieth Century United States History
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of 20th Century U.S. History in the Department of History to begin September 1, 2011.
We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status, in one of the following areas: U.S. in a global context, the environment, and/or popular culture. The successful candidate should have an interest in developing and implementing curricula that address multicultural issues.
Primary responsibilities will include the U.S. survey, intermediate and upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of specialization, the seminar for history majors, and supervision of honors theses. Other responsibilities will include contributing to the College’s First Term Seminar and Curriculum II general education programs. A commitment to teaching and advising is essential.
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable), sample syllabi with a description of writing assignments, and three letters of professional recommendation to:
Dr. Kate Wittenstein, Search Chair
Department of History
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498
www.gustavus.edu/humanresources
For more details, visit the department web site at: http://gustavus.edu/history or contact Dr. Kate Wittenstein at 507-933-7433 or kwitt@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the AHA annual meeting.
Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.Colonialism/Imperialism
Gustavus Adolphus College invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of colonialism/imperialism in the Department of History to begin September 1, 2011.
We seek candidates who have an earned doctorate, but will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status, with a focus on the relationship between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East. The successful candidate should have an interest in developing and implementing curricula that address multicultural issues.
Primary responsibilities will include a one-semester survey of the history of sub-Saharan Africa or the Middle East, a one-semester survey of European history since 1648, and intermediate and upper level courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Other responsibilities will include contributing to the College’s First Term Seminar and Curriculum II general education programs. A commitment to effective teaching and advising is essential.
To apply, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable), prospective syllabi for surveys of Modern European history and either sub-Saharan African or Middle Eastern history, and three letters of professional recommendation to:
Dr. Sujay Rao, Search Chair
Department of History
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082-1498
www.gustavus.edu/humanresources
For more details, visit the department web site at: http://gustavus.edu/history or contact Dr. Rao at 507-933-7434 or srao@gustavus.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at the AHA annual meeting.
Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2500 students. It is the practice of the College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Suggested Links
In addition to the History Department webpages, the following list may be helpful in learning about the Gustavus community and resources available to faculty.