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University of Wisconsin - Madison -
Open-rank appointment in Byzantine/Christian East Mediterranean History Location: Wisconsin, United States Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Submitted: Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
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Open-rank appointment in Byzantine/Christian East Mediterranean History The Department of History at the UW-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty position to hold the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Professorship in the history of the Byzantine Empire or the medieval Christian eastern Mediterranean. We expect the successful candidate to begin her or his appointment in August 2010. The department encourages applications from candidates at all ranks, from beginning assistant through full professor. Applicants should hold a doctorate or anticipate its completion by the time of the appointment. The department seeks candidates demonstrating exceptional promise or distinction in both teaching and research. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate surveys, specialized upper-division courses and graduate seminars in the history of the region during the late-antique and medieval periods, including a survey course or courses in the history of the Byzantine empire. We are particularly interested in candidates who will actively participate in the development of our department’s program in medieval history, as well as maintaining Wisconsin’s longstanding strength in the history of the Byzantine era. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and paper copy of a writing sample of approximately 50 pages, and three letters of recommendation to Ms. Nicole Hauge, Byzantine/Christian East Mediterranean History Search Committee, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3211 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53706-1405. If the writing sample forms part of a larger book manuscript or dissertation, please include an abstract and table of contents or a statement of how the writing sample fits in with the larger project. For full consideration applications must be received by November 18, 2009. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in San Diego. The UW-Madison is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A criminal background check may be required prior to employment. |
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Contact Info: Ms. Nicole Hauge Byzantine/Christian East Mediterranean History Search Committee Department of History University of Wisconsin-Madison 3211 Mosse Humanities Building 455 North Park Street Madison, WI 53706-1405 Website: http://www.history.wisc.edu |
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