In the wake of the recent negative press coverage of Australian Research Council (ARC) funding of humanities research, the CEO of the ARC has made a statement endorsing the value of humanities research. You can read the statement online here: http://www.arc.gov.au/strong-value-humanities-research.
Daily Archives: 23 August 2016
State Library of NSW – CH Currey Memorial, Nancy Keesing , and Australian Religious History Fellowships – Call For Applications
The State Library of NSW fellowships are prestigious and aim to support and foster writing, research and study. They provide money, a room and behind-the-scenes access to Library staff. Research topics have ranged from early colonisation of Australia through to investigations of contemporary life.
Applications for the following fellowships open 22 August, 2016 and will close 19 September, 2016.
For full information about heach fellowship, including how to apply, please visit: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/fellowships/fellowship-guidelines
CH Currey Memorial Fellowship
The CH Currey Memorial Fellowship is for the writing of Australian history from original sources, preferably making use of the resources of the State Library of NSW.
Nancy Keesing Fellowship
The Nancy Keesing Fellowship, is for research into any aspect of Australian life and culture using the resources of the State Library of NSW.
Australian Religious History Fellowship
The Australian Religious History Fellowship is for the study and research of any aspect of Australian religious history of any faith. The successful fellow will be based at the State Library of NSW, and is expected to be based there, although it is understood that it may be necessary to also work within other institutions and archives, and use resources outside the Library. With the Australian Religious History Fellowship, it is understood that the successful fellow will more than likely need to consult archives and records outside the Library. However it is expected that the fellow will use the Library’s resources to a significant degree.
University of California (Santa Barbara): Assistant Professor in History of Early Modern Western Europe, c. 1500-1700 – Call For Applications
The Department of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Early Modern Western European history, c. 1500-1700, including Britain and the German-speaking Lands, excluding France.
Appointment begins July 1, 2017. PhD expected at time of appointment; prior teaching experience preferred. All research focuses will be considered. The department seeks candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s lower- and upper-division, and graduate history curriculum.
Applicants should apply at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/.
Applications should include a cover letter including discussion of current and future research, curriculum vitae, writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, and at least three letters of recommendation. Materials must be received by October 17, 2016. Address inquiries to Professor Hilary Bernstein, Early Modern European History Search Committee chair, at bernstein@history.ucsb.edu.
The University of California at Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on the History Department, visit our website at: http://www.history.ucsb.edu
