[HASTS-jobs] Fwd: faculty positions in Oral/Public History and Military History/War and Society

[Karen L Gardner]

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Military History / War and Society, Assistant Professor
The History Department at Virginia Tech seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in August 2018. Geographical focus and chronological period are open. We particularly encourage applicants who take a War and Society approach to military history, covering such topics as the social, cultural, political, technological, and economic dimensions of warfare; civilian-military and homefront-battlefield relations; the impact of war on soldiers, civilians, veterans, and the environment; and the causes, commemoration, and consequences of war.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in history or related field by the time of appointment; an ability to teach a survey course in modern military history and to develop new undergraduate and graduate courses; and a record demonstrating a promise of excellence in research and teaching.  The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the department’s War and Society minor. S/he will also be expected to work effectively with a diverse community in support of Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community. Preference will be shown for candidates with experience related to the university’s transdisciplinary Integrated Security Destination Area; a commitment to the use of emerging technology and new media in teaching and research; the potential for obtaining external funding; and an interest in contributing to one or more of the department’s strengths in public history, race and gender, and the history of science, technology, medicine, and environment.

The successful candidate will engage in transdisciplinary research, curriculum, and/or outreach initiatives with other university faculty working in Virginia Tech’s Integrated Security Destination Area. The Integrated Security Destination Area is focused on understanding and fostering a world in which individuals, institutions, and nations are secured by technology and social systems that follow ethical principles and promote values of social justice. Faculty working together in this area are bringing a transdisciplinary approach to the complex range of human and systems security challenges. Visit provost.vt.edu/destination-areas.html<http://provost.vt.edu/destination-areas.html> for more information about Destination Areas.

The Carnegie Foundation classifies Virginia Tech as a university with “very high research activity,” and the History Department also has a strong record of excellence in teaching. The normal teaching load in the History Department is two courses per semester. Members of the department work closely with faculty in transdisciplinary programs, including Women’s and Gender Studies, Africana Studies, Science and Technology Studies, ASPECT/Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought. The department houses the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies (civilwar.vt.edu<http://civilwar.vt.edu/>).

Located in the town of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is the largest state-supported university in Virginia.  Blacksburg, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountain ranges, was voted a Top 10 “dream town” for outdoor activities by Outside Magazine, and declared the “Best Place in the U.S. to Raise Kids” by Bloomberg Businessweek.

Required qualifications:

Ph.D. in history or a related discipline by the time of appointment

  *   Ability to teach a survey course in modern military history, develop new undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to the department’s War and Society minor
  *   Record demonstrating potential for excellence in research and teaching
  *   Effective oral and written communication skills
  *   Commitment to engage in a campus community working to grow an inclusive culture and practices while building diversity among faculty, staff, and students
  *   Strong interest in, and commitment to, working with diverse populations

Preferred qualifications:

  *   Demonstrated experience with transdisciplinary teaching and/or research in areas that align with Virginia Tech’s university-wide, multi-disciplinary focus on Integrated Security
  *   Interest in contributing to one or more of the department’s strengths in public history; race and gender; and the history of science, technology, medicine, and environment.
  *   Commitment to the use of emerging technology and new media in teaching and research
  *   Potential for obtaining external funding

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status; or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees, or applicants; or any other basis protected by law (http://www.vt.edu/about/equal-opportunity.html). For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office of Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

Virginia Tech encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.  The university also responds to the needs of dual career couples and has a variety of policies in place to provide flexibility for faculty careers.

Candidates must apply online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/80695 and provide a letter of application, CV, an article-length writing sample (upload under “Other Doc”), a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy, a 1-2 page statement describing the applicant’s interest in and/or experience working with diverse groups and underrepresented populations (upload under “Doc 2”), and contact information for three references, who will be invited to submit their letters of recommendation online.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2017.  For further information, contact Paul Quigley at pquigley at vt.edu<mailto:pquigley at vt.edu>.

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Oral and Public History, Open Rank
Virginia Tech's Department of History invites applications for a position at all tenure-track and tenured ranks (Assistant/Associate/Professor) in Oral and Public History. This position is part of a robust, diverse cluster of faculty contributing to transdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach initiatives that align with the university’s Global Systems Science Destination Area.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will contribute to research, teaching, and service and outreach in ways that support History Department objectives and contribute to the Global Systems Science Destination Area. Some possible areas of specialization include Environmental History, Digital History, Appalachian History, Local or Regional History, Agricultural History, or the History of Science, Technology, or Medicine. Preference will be given to applicants who have managed projects with community partners, museums, or libraries and who have a record of success securing external funding. The successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in Oral and Public history and other areas related to their expertise, contribute to innovative curricula, identify and supervise internship opportunities, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. The normal teaching load in the History Department is two courses per semester. The new faculty member will also contribute to the university’s service and outreach missions by building partnerships with area cultural institutions and community groups, working with regional or federal agencies, and collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects.

The Global Systems Science Destination Area is focused on the transdisciplinary study of the dynamic interplay among natural and social systems. Faculty in this area are collaborating toward transdisciplinary solutions to critical social problems emergent from human activity and environmental change. Work in this area also embraces equity in the human condition by seeking the equitable distribution and availability of physical safety and well-being, psychological well-being, respect for human dignity, and access to crucial material and social resources throughout the world’s diverse communities. Visit provost.vt.edu/destination-<http://provost.vt.edu/destination->areas.html for more information about this initiative. This position will be based on the main campus at Virginia Tech, a land-grant university in Blacksburg, Virginia, situated in the scenic New River Valley.

The successful candidate will join a team of Virginia Tech researchers working in rural communities and specializing in geography, natural resources and ecology, public health, Appalachian studies, and environmental engineering. This growing team will provide collaborative opportunities for a community of scholars taking a holistic approach to understanding the connections between human and ecological health in rural environments.

Virginia Tech recognizes the critical importance of diverse teams of scholars.  Our university seeks to diversify its faculty along multiple dimensions, including those that have been historically marginalized and excluded. Virginia Tech is a public land‐grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence—InclusiveVT.  We seek candidates who adopt and practice efforts to increase access and inclusion to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.

Required Qualifications:

  *   A Ph.D. in History or a related field is required at the time of appointment
  *   Assistant Professor level candidates must show potential for significant scholarship and teaching ability, while Associate Professor or Professor level candidates must demonstrate significant scholarship and teaching ability
  *   Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  *   Commitment to engage in a campus community working to grow an inclusive culture and practices while building diversity among faculty, staff, and students
  *   Strong interest in, and commitment to, working with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications:

  *   Interest in working across boundaries in transdisciplinary teaching, research, outreach, or mentoring initiatives
  *   Interest in developing and pursuing curricula and scholarly initiatives that consider issues of the human condition as a foundational element
  *   Experience and engagement with federally funded programs designed to broaden access or participation, or experience working with minority-serving institutions or underrepresented community organizations and programs

Application:
Applications will be accepted online at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/80310. Applicants must submit a formal cover letter addressing scholarship interests and qualifications, a brief statement describing the applicant’s interest in and experience working with diverse groups and underrepresented populations, a brief statement of teaching philosophy/experience, a brief statement of research interests/experience, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references who can assess the applicant’s qualifications for this position.  Inquiries concerning the position or application process should be directed to Dr. Mark V. Barrow, Chair, Department of History (barrow at vt.edu<mailto:barrow at vt.edu>).  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2017.


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