Department of History
General information about the Department of History is available at www.chsbs.cmich.edu/History.
Faculty Listings (1)
Public History and Museum Director (Tenure-track, Associate or Assistant Professor)
Central Michigan University invites applicants for the position of
Public History and Museum Director, full-time tenure-track, Associate or Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2010.
This position will be divided between faculty and Museum Director
responsibilities. Appointment in the Department of History will
involve half-time teaching in the field of Museum Studies and U.S.,
Canadian, or Native American History. Appointment as director of
the university's Museum of Cultural and Natural History includes an
additional stipend provided for summer duties.
The ability to acquire external funding for support of museum programs
and collection is essential. Ph.D. in History, American Studies,
or Canadian Studies required with demonstrated expertise in Public
History.
Send letter of application, c.v., copy of transcripts, three current
letters of reference, evidence of successful teaching, relevant
scholarship, and relevant experience in directing museum work to:
Chair
Search Committee
Department of History
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Screening of applications will begin January 15 and continue until
the position is filled.
CMU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research
university. Additional information may be found at
www.cmich.edu. CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively
strives to increase diversity within its community (see
http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo).