Category Archives: Careers in History

Humanities Under Attack

Posted on December 7, 2013 by briansandberg

Many professors, researchers, practitioners, teachers, and students of humanities feel that their disciplines are under attack by politicians and business leaders who seek to strip funding from their programs or eliminate them entirely. The United States Congress has repeatedly cut … Continue reading →

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European War and Society Position

Posted on September 27, 2013 by briansandberg

The Department of History at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professorship in European military history with a start date in August 2014. Ph.D. required by the time of appointment. In addition to the … Continue reading →

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Position in Modern Military History at Ohio State

Posted on September 3, 2013 by briansandberg

The Department of History at The Ohio State University invites applications for the Donald G. and Mary A. Dunn Chair in Modern Military History (post-1900), with a research focus on non-U.S. military history. We seek a candidate who has conducted … Continue reading →

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Fellowships at Pritzker Military Library

Posted on July 2, 2013 by briansandberg

Deadline extended! The Pritzker Military Library is seeking two fellowship candidates to work with its Veterans Information Center and Oral History departments. These are paid part time fellowship positions in partnership with the Mission Continues. All candidates must be OEF/OIF … Continue reading →

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Early Modern Historian’s Memoir

Posted on May 18, 2013 by briansandberg

John H. Elliott, a noted historian of early modern Spain and its empire, has published a memoir of his career as a historian. His memoir is entitled History in the Making (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2012). Eliott is … Continue reading →

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I Quit: A Teacher’s Resignation

Posted on April 8, 2013 by briansandberg

Another veteran history teacher has resigned. In his letter of resignation, this high school teacher laments that “I am not leaving my profession, in truth, it has left me. It no longer exists.” Gerald J. Conti, a social studies teacher … Continue reading →

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Rachel Maddow on the Importance of History

Posted on April 1, 2013 by briansandberg

Rachel Maddow recently spoke at Stanford University. According to the Stanford Report, “Asked by students what kind of major she looks for in a successful job candidate, Rachel Maddow, the popular television host and best-selling author, did not hesitate in … Continue reading →

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Stephanie Coontz Lecture at NIU

Posted on February 26, 2013 by briansandberg

Stephanie Coontz, a leading gender historian, will be presenting at Northern Illinois University today. Coontz will offer a  seminar on “How to Talk to the Media About Your Scholarship (and Get Them to Listen).” The seminar will be held in … Continue reading →

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High School Teaching and Incoming College Students

Posted on February 11, 2013 by briansandberg

An American high school teacher has issued a stern warning to college and university professors: brace yourselves. Kenneth Bernstein—a recently retired high school teacher of government in the Washington, DC, area—paints a bleak portrait of the incoming college students who … Continue reading →

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The Role of Dissertation Research

Posted on February 11, 2013 by briansandberg

An article, provocatively entitled “The Dissertation Can No Longer Be Defended,” in the Chronicle of Higher Education discusses new digital models for dissemination of dissertation research. Stacey Patton, the author, begins her article by stating: “The dissertation is broken, many … Continue reading →

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