As a public service, the CFH will be listing on this page relevant history position announcements .

CFH members are welcome to submit position announcements. We reserve the right to edit same. Decisions to include or omit particular submissions are at the discretion of the CFH office. We will also attempt to carry such announcements in the CFH Newsletter where possible.

Send your announcements to pmichelson@huntington.edu. Please indicate when such announcements ought to be removed from the site if possible. Please give relevant contact information as well as web site addresses where more information may be posted.

Please note that we usually restrict submissions to CFH members or CCCU institutions only, but will consider postings which might be relevant to CFH members.

HOPE COLLEGE: NON-AMERICAN-AFRICA

Ph. D. or ABD for a one-year position (2013-2014) to teach two sections of World Civ I in the fall and two sections of World Civ II in the spring, as well as an upper-level African history course each semester. The fall course is Colonial and Post-Colonial Africa, which is at the 200 level. In the spring the schedule calls for a 300-level Modern Africa course. If Africa is not possible we are open to another non-western course, although we have department members who teach Middle East, China and Latin America. Rank and salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail baer@hope.edu.

CLOSING DATE: March 14, 2013

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY: AMERICAN HISTORY

Oklahoma Baptist University's Department of Anthropology, History, and Political Science announces a tenure-track position in American history at the assistant or associate level, starting in Fall 2013.

Appointment requires a full load of four courses per semester. Half of that load each semester is generally one section of "Western Civilization," a two-semester, writing-intensive course team-taught with English literature. Appointment also includes committee service and student advising. Candidates with some expertise in secondary education social studies and geography will receive special consideration.

The successful candidate will assist the department and University in fulfilling its long-range goals for the intellectual and spiritual growth of students. Ph.D. degree is preferred, but qualified ABD applicants will be considered. The department currently includes six full-time faculty members with approximately 100 undergraduate majors and minors in multiple programs.

Oklahoma Baptist University is a private, Christian liberal arts institution with more than 1800 students and 280 faculty and staff on a 200-acre campus in Shawnee, Oklahoma. OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Application Process: To apply, complete a faculty application at http://www.okbu.edu/businessaffairs/hr/jobs.html. Submit the application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, three letters of recommendation, a sample course syllabus (if available), and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available) to Human Resource Department, 500 West University, OBU Box 61207, Shawnee, OK 74804. For questions call 405-585-4157. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Review of documents will begin February 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE: EUROPEAN HISTORY (possibly Non-Western)

Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights IL has a tenure-track faculty position opening in the history department, starting August 2013.

Qualifications: Ph.D. strongly preferred; with expertise in European history, although opportunities may exist for candidates with expertise in an area of non-western history. Previous collegiate teaching experience desired. Trinity seeks candidates for faculty positions who are professing Christians and committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education in the tradition of Reformed Christian higher education and be competent to demonstrate to students a mature articulation of faith and learning. Faculty members are also dedicated to personal involvement with students outside the classroom in advising, social interaction, and informal academic and cultural settings.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching the general education history courses (American History and Western Civilization since 1500) and upper-level courses in European History (or area of expertise). In the first year, new faculty members participate in a year-long formation program, which begins on August 13, 2013.

Compensation: Rank and salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, pension, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Application Process: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All inquiries should be directed to:
Dr. Liz Rudenga, Provost
Trinity Christian College
Phone: 708-239-4839
provost@trnty.edu
Only electronic application documents will be accepted.

This job description is available at: http://www.trnty.edu/employment/153-facultypositions/1308-h-ttp.html Faculty applications may be found on the Trinity website: http://www.trnty.edu/jobopenings/

WHEATON COLLEGE: 20TH CENTURY UNITED STATES

The History Department at Wheaton College seeks to appoint a tenure-track, assistant professor in 20th-century United States History beginning August 2013. Ph.D. required. The ideal candidate will have particular expertise in the period 1940 to the present. The ability to teach courses in a field of nonwestern history or on the experience of one or more minority groups in the United States is also a plus. Standard teaching load is 3/3.

Wheaton seeks a gifted teacher/scholar who shares the ideals of Christian liberal arts education and who can communicate a love for history to bright, motivated undergraduates. The successful candidate will have evidence of potential in teaching, research, and publication. To be assured full consideration, please send letter of interest and c.v. by November 1 to history@wheaton.edu, attention Tracy McKenzie, chair. Wheaton College is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations. The college complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.