CORNELL UNIVERSITY – ITHACA, NY
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Military History at Cornell University (2011-2012)
Funding from the Jack Miller Center-Veritas Fund Higher Education Initiative will provide a one-year postdoctoral fellowship for a candidate with an outstanding record in American or European military history. A Ph.D. in history is required. The fellowship pays a salary of $50,000 and includes standard health insurance and retirement benefits. The fellow is expected to teach one course per semester, according to the needs of the Cornell History department, and to attend lectures and seminars of the Program on Freedom and Free Societies, as well as to give a public lecture. In accordance with Cornell University policy, the appointment will be as a Visiting Assistant Professor.
Applicants must have received the Ph.D. after September 2004. Applicants who will complete their work for the Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2011 are eligible to apply. (Candidates who fail to complete the Ph.D. requirements, including filing the dissertation, by that date will not be considered.) Review of applications will begin April 22, 2011 will and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Professor Barry Strauss, bss4@cornell.edu. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Military History Fellowship Search, Department of History, 450 McGraw Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-4601. Cornell University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.