-----Original Message----- From: Kutch, Lynn <[email protected]> To: H-GERMAN <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, Jan 29, 2013 2:56 pm Subject: ANN: Post-doc in Modern Central European History
From: Eagle Glassheim <eagle.g [at] ubc.ca> Subject: ANN: Post-doc in Modern Central European History Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 The Department of History at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Fellow in Modern Central European History, to begin July 1, 2013. This position is aimed at enabling innovative and collaborative teaching between the postdoctoral fellow and an outstanding professor-supervisor at the same time as it helps to launch the career of a new scholar showing early promise as an excellent university teacher and researcher. More can be found about the department at http://www.history.ubc.ca/. The Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to engage with the Central Europe Group, comprised of faculty and graduate students working in Central European history and related fields. Details can be found on the History Department website: http://www.history.ubc.ca/content/central-europe-working-group-2012-13 The Postdoctoral Fellow will be appointed for one year, beginning July 1, 2013. There may be a possibility for an additional year subject to teaching needs, approval from the Department, and budgetary availability. Applicants will normally be within 3 years of being awarded the Ph.D. Successful candidates will be expected to continue to pursue their research program and to teach three single-semester undergraduate courses per year under the supervision of their professor-supervisor. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a statement of research interests, a sample of written work, and a C.V. to: Jocelyn Smith Department of History University of British Columbia 1297-1873 East Mall Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6T 1Z1 FAX: 604.822.6658 Questions about the position should be directed to Eagle Glassheim at eagle.g [at] ubc.ca Applicants should also have three confidential letters of reference sent to the address noted above. Complete applications received by March 1, 2013, will be given priority; however, the position will remain open until filled. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
