The Department of History at Central European University (CEU) is seeking candidates to fill an Assistant Professor position in the field of modern Russian and Soviet History.
This position will continue one of the main research and teaching foci of the Department. We encourage applications from candidates whose training and expertise is in modern Russian and Soviet history in general. In keeping with the Department’s strong emphasis on interdisciplinary to comparative and cross-cultural studies, we invite applicants with a strong interest in comparative study of Empire and in various combinations of social, political, gender, or cultural history. The successful candidate should have an interest and research record in theoretical and comparative historical questions. Applicants should hold a PhD degree.
About CEU
Central European University (CEU) is a graduate research-intensive university specializing primarily in the social sciences and humanities. It is located in Budapest, and accredited in the United States and Hungary. CEU's mission is to promote academic excellence, state-of-the-art research, and civic engagement, in order to contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other emerging democracies throughout the world. CEU offers both Master's and doctoral programs, and enrolls more than 1500 students from nearly 100 countries. The teaching staff consists of more than 180 resident faculty members from over 40 countries, and a large number of prominent visiting scholars from around the world. The language of instruction is English.
Further information about CEU is available at www.ceu.hu.
Compensation:
The initial appointment is for four years, renewable junior rank at the level of assistant professor; salary is negotiable and competitive.
How to apply?
Applications should include
- a C.V.,
- a list of publications,
- a sample publication,
- a letter of application including a short statement about the applicant’s research plans,
- and the names and addresses of at least three referees.
Please submit your complete application package to positions@ceu.hu including job code in subject line: 2013/007.
CEU is an equal opportunity employer.