The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Department of History seeks applications for the Charles and Hannah Block Distinguished Professorship in Jewish History, beginning August 2009. Those currently holding the rank of Professor or advanced Associate Professor with a notable record of scholarly publication and teaching in any period of Jewish History are encouraged to apply. Ph.D. in history or related discipline required. Responsibilities include: teaching four courses per year, including undergraduate courses in Jewish History from antiquity to the present as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in specialty; active research; and outreach to area educators. Funds from the Rhine Family Endowment for Jewish History will be available to support research, outreach, and related programs for the region. Salary will be competitive based on experience and publications. A comprehensive university situated in the historic port city of Wilmington, UNCW enrolls nearly 12,000 students and offers graduate fields in European, U.S., Global, and Public History at the M.A. level.
To apply, please complete the online application process available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu. A letter of application and curriculum vitae, should be attached to the online application – not emailed, mailed or faxed. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required. In addition, please have three letters of reference sent to Prof. Mark Spaulding, Search Committee Chair, Department of History, UNCW, 601 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Tammie Grady at (910) 962-3307. Priority consideration will be given to online applications received by December 1, 2008, but will be accepted until the position is filled.
UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Manages the development and growth of library collections in the Hebraic Section. Solicits information and recommends and selects acquisitions of new materials for collections. Develops the reference collections and the general collections, including materials in all formats (print, microform and electronic), emphasizing projects that focus on filling major gaps in the collections.