EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: TENURE TRACK U.S HISTORY POSITION

The Department of History and Philosophy at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the History of the United States since 1945.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach contractual load of undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned by the department or school. Assign and submit grades in accordance with established University schedules. Keep posted office hours during the week which are scheduled at times most beneficial to students. Provide academic advising to students, if applicable. Serve on search committees for hiring of new faculty members, departmental committees and other service committees across the university. Participate in activities such as student registration, orientation, convocations and commencements. Attend and participate in scheduled departmental meetings and functions. Engage in service to the History section, Department of History & Philosophy, and the University. Engage in pursuits that enable them to remain current in their respective disciplines. Engage in pursuits that help to further organize and contribute to growth of the body of knowledge in their respective disciplines, and/or to explore interdisciplinary implications. Perform related Departmental duties as required. This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between EMU and the EMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other  terms and conditions of employment.
Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with an emphasis on one or more of the following areas: U.S. in the World, Immigration History and/or Ethnic Studies, or Capitalism.  Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in History or American Studies from an  accredited university by August 2017, a research agenda, and some teaching experience.
Supplemental Information:
To be considered for this position, applicants should submit a cover letter that outlines courses the candidate would like to teach at the introductory, upper-division, and graduate levels, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a chapter/article sized writing sample. Applicants should submit their full dossiers to history_search@emich.edu. Applications are due by November 21, 2016. If contacted, you will be asked to present official transcripts of your highest degree earned at the time of interview. ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED WHEN SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.  THEY CANNOT BE REVISED  OR ADDED ONCE THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED. Although EMU is primarily a teaching institution, many of us have been able to maintain an active research agenda and publish our books.  For more information about our faculty, please go to: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/emichedu/default.cfm If you have questions, please refer them to jmccurdy@emich.edu or to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Steven Ramold at sramold@emich.edu They can read more about the ad here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/emichedu/default.cfm ** click on Assistant Professor (History) to apply

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM

The Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS) Program at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a non-tenure-steam lecturer position. We are seeking a dynamic teacher who works at the intersection of critical race/ethnicity studies and gender/sexuality studies. Pending budgetary approval, the position will begin in fall 2017 with an initial three-year contract, with the possibility of obtaining renewable three-year contracts after satisfactory performance reviews.

Applicants must demonstrate interest and proficiency in teaching feminist, gender, queer, or sexuality studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. The successful candidate will be an innovative teacher and will teach courses such as Introduction to GSWS, Introduction to Feminist Theory, Sex, Race, and Popular Culture, and advanced special topics courses based on areas of interest and expertise (e.g., Women of Color Feminism, Racialized Masculinities, Global Sexualities, Queer of Color Critique, Disability Studies, etc.). 

Candidates must be able to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary program, direct undergraduate research projects or internships, organize events and student colloquia, and participate in collective governance. A PhD in hand at the time of appointment is required. PhD may be in any discipline, including Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, or English. The teaching load is three courses per semester.

The GSWS Program at the University of Pittsburgh is a vibrant community of interdisciplinary students and scholars with an undergraduate major and minor, a graduate certificate, and a very active events calendar with visiting scholars, conferences, and other research activities.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a dossier by December 15, 2016 at the following link https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MTY2. 

Dossier must include: a letter of application containing a description of academic background and teaching philosophy, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a teaching dossier containing sample syllabi, course materials, student evaluations, and a list of courses that could be taught at Pittsburgh. An academic writing sample may also be uploaded. A diversity statement is strongly recommended (upload as “Vision Statement” in the system). 

Applicants are encouraged to share how their past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence. 

Questions can be directed to the Director of GSWS, Todd Reeser at reeser@pitt.edu. 

For more information, see http://gsws.pitt.edu.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL SEMINAR SERIES: SETTING UP TEAMS FOR SUCCESS

Getting people to work together isn’t easy, and unfortunately many leaders skip over the basics of team building in a rush to achieve results. But your actions in the first few weeks—some research suggests minutes—can have a major impact on whether your team ultimately delivers results. This event will take place on Tuesday, November 8th from 4:00-6:00PM in Walter Library 402. 

Click here for more information and to register for the event.

Students should feel free to direct questions to gradoii@umn.edu.
 

GRADUATE SCHOOL SEMINAR SERIES: ORGANIZING RESEARCH ON "GRAND CHALLENGES": TRANSDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL SEMINAR SERIES is pleased to announce its seminar titled “Organizing Research on “Grand Challenges:” Transdisciplinary Approaches”. Transdisciplinary research (TR) is a promising path to more effective management of complex ‘grand challenge’ problems. This seminar, will examine and discuss the TR framework, and consider its application in practice, with a particular emphasis on the role of humanistic disciplines and democratic governance in TR. Click h

ere for more information and to register for the event.


Students should feel free to direct questions to gradoii@umn.edu.

The Graduate School's Harold Leonard Memorial Fellowship in Film Study. Application deadline: 12:00PM on November 8. 2016

The Harold Leonard Memorial Fellowship in Film Study, administered by the Graduate School, includes a stipend of $23,000 plus tuition and subsidized health insurance and is open to graduate students pursuing
research or study in which film history, criticism, theory, or aesthetics is the major focus of the research. Up to three fellowships awarded.  Applications for this fellowship do not require departmental nomination and are due directly to the Graduate School Fellowship. 



Office by 12:00PM on November 8. 2016
School's website for complete information:
http://www.grad.umn.edu/funding-tuition-fellowships-grants/leonard

Stout / Wallace Fellowship, Yudof Fellowship, and DeWitt Fellowship each will not be offered for awards in 2017-18.

Please note that the Graduate School Fellowship Office administers endowed fellowships which, because they are supported by endowed income, are not all offered every year and stipends may vary from year to year.  Unfortunately, this means the Stout Wallace Fellowship, the Yudof Fellowship, and the DeWitt Fellowship each will not be offered for awards in 2017-18.  If you have questions, please contact Melanie.

DEPARTMENT OF CHICANO STUDIES - VOTE LATINX

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHICANO AND LATINO STUDIES is pleased to announce the event “Vote Latinx”. This event will feature a Latinx vote panel, discussion and nonpartisan voter registration. This event will take place on Tuesday, October 18^th from 4:00-6:00PM at Coffman Memorial Union Theater. Click here for more information.