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Nota Bene: This page is primarily for postings in Ancient History. Some postings also appear in the Medieval History section of the European History page since several searches seek either a Medievalist or an Ancient Historian -- or that elusive person with specializations in both fields.[1]

Discussion

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  • How many people are checking this page? 3x


In alphabetical order ...


Dordt College

  • Ancient/Medieval History
  • An offer was made and accepted for this job (not by me -- but I know the person who's taking it).

Eastern Illinois University

  • Ancient History
  • Application due November 1, 2008
  • Setup interview for AHA annual meeting
  • I just got an interview request today (12/9).
  • Campus visits underway
  • Any news? Campus visits have been done for a while!

Florida Gulf Coast University

  • Ancient/Medieval History
  • Application due January 11, 2009
  • Request for telephone interview; notified by phone (2/5, 2/6) (x2)
  • Campus interview invitations extended, telephone/e-mail (2/17)
  • Job offered and accepted (not by me).

Georgia State University

  • Ancient History
  • Application due November 14, 2008
  • Acknowledgment of receipt of application materials (postmarked 11/21)
  • Request for interview (12/4)
  • an AHA interview?
  • They asked me for an interview at the AIA/APA conference. I'm not sure if they're interviewing at AHA as well, although the person who spoke to me mentioned that they had always interviewed at AHA "in the past."
  • Rejection Letter via USPS (2/13); GSU received 110+ applications for the job.
  • Offered and accepted (per Classics wiki)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

  • Ancient History
  • Application due December 15, 2008
  • Campus visits underway
  • Job offered and accepted

Illinois Wesleyan University

  • Ancient History
  • Application due December 1, 2008
  • Rejection via Snail Mail (1/21); letter does not note how many applications were received
  • Offered and accepted per Classics wiki

Muskingum College

  • Ancient/Medieval History
  • Application due November 1, 2008
  • DUPLICATE ENTRY, see European History jobs page for more information.
  • Acknowledgment of receipt of application materials (postmarked 11/4)
  • Apparently, a medievalist was invited for an AHA interview (see Medieval History Page) (12/5)
  • Received rejection via Snail Mail (1/5); the letter indicates that the college received approximately 55 applications for the position.

Queensborough Community College

  • Ancient History
  • Application is due January 9, 2009.
  • Interview at the AHA (arranged by e-mail 19 December 2008) x 1
  • Any news about campus interviews?
  • Campus interview request (e-mail, February 24, 2009) x 1
  • Classics wiki indicates two more invitees, so a total of 3 (unless whoever is listed above is counted on the Classics wiki as well)
  • Anyone know how many folks were invited? - I think just 2 (I posted both on this Wiki and on the Classics wiki about the campus interview).
  • Per the Classics Job Search wiki, the job has been offered.

Rhode Island College

  • Ancient History
  • Application due January 9, 2009
  • Received Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action card in mail (1/12)
  • Anyone hear anything about interviews yet?
  • An update on the Classics wiki suggests that as of 2/9 they have scheduled at least one person for a campus interview.
  • Per Classics Job Search Wiki, the job has been offered and accepted.

South Dakota State University

  • Ancient/Medieval History
  • Application due November 15, 2008
  • Rejection via Email (12/19)
  • Phone interview arranged for Feb 3. by phone on Jan. 27
  • Campus interview requested on Feb. 24

University of South Carolina

  • Ancient History
  • Application due November 1, 2008
  • Search Canceled due to funding shortage
  • Received letter to the same effect (postmarked 11/17)

Wheaton College

  • Ancient/Medieval History
  • Application due November 1, 2008
  • DUPLICATE ENTRY, see European History jobs page for more information.
  • Acknowledgment of receipt of application materials (postmarked 11/10)
  • Medievalist scheduled for AHA interview (see Medieval History Page) (12/15)
  • Rejection via Snail Mail (12/20); letter noted that they received over 160 applicants for the position
  • Any news since the AHA?
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