Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and Civil War Institute Director
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Location: Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Position Information
Department
History
Job Title
Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and Civil War Institute Director
Job Type
Is Tenure Track
Yes
Job Summary
Gettysburg College announces the search for the Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and the Director of its Civil War Institute [CWI]. No American college is better or more suited to offer exemplary programs focused on the American Civil War than Gettysburg College. As Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies, the successful candidate will be a recognized scholar in Civil War era studies and a dedicated teacher and will lead Gettysburg College's prestigious Civil War Institute. The Fluhrer Professorship is based on the teacher-scholar model, and the next Fluhrer Professor will be an active member of the College's Department of History, making contributions in scholarship, teaching, advising, mentoring, and service to the department and College. The Fluhrer Professor also serves as the Director of the CWI and is responsible for leading the Institute and growing its connections within the College and with outside organizations and constituencies. The Director of the CWI is responsible for leading the Institute and growing its connections within the College and with outside organizations and constituencies. Specific responsibilities of the Director include overseeing a staff of three who assist in organizing and running the CWI Summer Institute, the Civil War Era Studies minor, the Public History minor, and the extensive internship program at public history sites. In recognition of the duties associated with Directorship of the CWI, the Fluhrer Professor will have a reduced teaching load of the equivalent of three courses each year.
Qualifications
We seek qualified candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. degree in history, demonstrate a record of distinguished scholarship in the history of the Civil War era, and have the ability to administer and develop the Civil War Institute. The successful candidate will assume the position in summer 2025. For more information regarding the CWI and the History Department at Gettysburg College, visit https://www.gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute/ and https://www.gettysburg.edu/academic-programs/history/
A cover letter expressing one's suitability for the position of Fluhrer Professor and CWI Director and describing one's scholarly and teaching interests, as well as a current curriculum vitae, should be submitted. In addition, applicants should enter the names and email addresses for three references, at least one of whom can speak to the applicant's teaching effectiveness. Applicants who advance in the search will be contacted for letters of recommendation.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application review will begin October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be addressed to the search committee chair, Professor Jim Downs, The Gilder Lehrman-NEH Professor of Civil War Era Studies and History ().
EEO Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
Posting Number
20100198F
Position Information
Department
History
Job Title
Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and Civil War Institute Director
Job Type
Is Tenure Track
Yes
Job Summary
Gettysburg College announces the search for the Robert C. Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies and the Director of its Civil War Institute [CWI]. No American college is better or more suited to offer exemplary programs focused on the American Civil War than Gettysburg College. As Fluhrer Professor of Civil War Studies, the successful candidate will be a recognized scholar in Civil War era studies and a dedicated teacher and will lead Gettysburg College's prestigious Civil War Institute. The Fluhrer Professorship is based on the teacher-scholar model, and the next Fluhrer Professor will be an active member of the College's Department of History, making contributions in scholarship, teaching, advising, mentoring, and service to the department and College. The Fluhrer Professor also serves as the Director of the CWI and is responsible for leading the Institute and growing its connections within the College and with outside organizations and constituencies. The Director of the CWI is responsible for leading the Institute and growing its connections within the College and with outside organizations and constituencies. Specific responsibilities of the Director include overseeing a staff of three who assist in organizing and running the CWI Summer Institute, the Civil War Era Studies minor, the Public History minor, and the extensive internship program at public history sites. In recognition of the duties associated with Directorship of the CWI, the Fluhrer Professor will have a reduced teaching load of the equivalent of three courses each year.
Qualifications
We seek qualified candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. degree in history, demonstrate a record of distinguished scholarship in the history of the Civil War era, and have the ability to administer and develop the Civil War Institute. The successful candidate will assume the position in summer 2025. For more information regarding the CWI and the History Department at Gettysburg College, visit https://www.gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute/ and https://www.gettysburg.edu/academic-programs/history/
A cover letter expressing one's suitability for the position of Fluhrer Professor and CWI Director and describing one's scholarly and teaching interests, as well as a current curriculum vitae, should be submitted. In addition, applicants should enter the names and email addresses for three references, at least one of whom can speak to the applicant's teaching effectiveness. Applicants who advance in the search will be contacted for letters of recommendation.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application review will begin October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be addressed to the search committee chair, Professor Jim Downs, The Gilder Lehrman-NEH Professor of Civil War Era Studies and History ().
EEO Statement
Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
Posting Number
20100198F