Assistant Professor of Central/Eastern European History, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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The Department of History at the UW-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position of Assistant Professor of Central/Eastern European History, 1815 to the present--with a focus on the territories of the former Hapsburg Empire and/or Poland. Appointment to begin August 2013.

Applicants should hold a doctorate or anticipate its completion by the start of the appointment. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of creativity and excellence in their field and have demonstrated competence in at least two languages from the region. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to participate in the rich intellectual life of the History Department and related area studies centers on campus.

Interested candidates should send hard paper copies of their letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample of approximately 50 pages, as well as three signed hard paper copies of letters of recommendation (electronic versions will not be accepted) to Ms. Nicole Hauge, Central/Eastern European History Search Committee, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3211 Mosse Humanities Building, 455 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53706-1405. We also request that you send PDF copies of your letter of application, curriculum vitae, and your writing sample of approximately 50 pages to historysearches@lists.wisc.edu. 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, complete applications must be received by November 1, 2012.

Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the American Historical Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans. 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 will be required prior to start of appointment.

Contact:

Ms. Nicole Hauge,

Central/Eastern European 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