Positions Open

Professor of Environmental History - University of Alaska, Fairbanks

The University of Alaska-Fairbanks Department of History seeks to appoint a professor of Environmental History (rank and salary commensurate with experience) to a tenure-track position. The successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, an active research program, and commitment to university service.

The primary responsibilities of this position will be to teach undergraduate courses in the successful candidate's area of expertise, including environmental and United States history, as well as an introductory survey in Modern World History; to pursue research that leads to peer reviewed publications; and to provide service to the University and Fairbanks community.

UA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

Click here for more information. Review of applications will begin March 29th, 2010.

Research Historian Needed at
Historical Research Associates, Inc. (HRA)

Research Historian, Historical Research Associates, Inc. (HRA), a company of historical, cultural, and environmental resource consultants, seeks two full-time research historians in the Kansas City area. The primary focus of these positions will be conducting research at the American Indian Records Repository in Lenexa, Kansas, pertaining to natural resource management and other issues at various Indian reservations. Employment will begin in June 2010, and the initial contract will be for 18 months. A successful candidate for the position must pass a Department of the Interior security screening prior to the start of employment. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, health and disability insurance, and 401K plan. Salary depends upon experience. HRA is an EEO employer.

A master's degree in history or related field is preferred; a bachelor’s degree in history or related field is required. Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: Native American history, federal Indian policy, and research procedures at National Archives and Records Administration repositories. Applicants must demonstrate excellence and experience in historical research, writing, and interpersonal skills. The job may also require travel, research in other federal records repositories, and interaction with clients, attorneys, and government officials.

Send a cover letter, résumé, contact information for three references, and a brief writing sample that demonstrates your ability to construct and support a cogent argument based on primary-source documents to:

David Strohmaier Historical Research Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 7086 Missoula, MT 59807-7086 dstrohmaier@hrassoc.com

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 31, 2010. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED IN WORD OR PDF FORMAT.

HRA is a corporation based in Montana with offices in Missoula, Seattle, Portland, and Washington, D.C. Since 1974, HRA has undertaken projects for public and private clients throughout the United States. For further information about the company, please visit our web site at http://www.hrassoc.com. No phone calls please.

Visiting Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies, Bates College, Lewiston ME

REVISED 2/9/2010

The Program in Environmental Studies at Bates College seeks to fill a faculty position, for one or two years, beginning in the fall of 2010 with someone whose scholarly focus is on American environmental studies within one of the humanities.  We are looking for a colleague to join a vibrant multi-disciplinary program. The person hired will be expected to teach a broad introductory course on the environment and human culture, in addition to upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.  We are particularly interested in candidates who bring diverse perspectives on U.S. environmental traditions.

 
The course description should make clear its relevance to a general curriculum in ES.  For more information about the program and curriculum see the following: http://www.bates.edu/ENVR.xml?dept=ENVR and http://abacus.bates.edu/acad/depts/environ/envr_temp_humanities_hiring.pdf.   Review of applications will begin on March 19.

 
Applications from members of underrepresented groups are especially welcomed. ABD will be considered, Ph.D., preferred.  Applications must include a letter of intent (including a list of potential courses to be taught), a CV, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a one-page description of an advanced undergraduate course in the candidate’s area of expertise sent to:

 
Environmental Studies/Humanist R2128

c/o Academic Services
Bates College
2 Andrews Road
7 Lane Hall
Lewiston, Maine  04240

 
Bates values a diverse college community and seeks to assure opportunity through a continuing and effective Affirmative Action Program