The University of Michigan welcomes applications from senior scholars interested in holding the Fred Cuny Chair in the History of International Human Rights, a new permanent appointment in the Department of History. Appointment as full (or possibly advanced associate) professor is to begin September 1, 2010. The occupant of the Cuny Chair should have a distinguished record in research and teaching regarding the origins of international human rights in the 20th and 21st centuries, and the institutions and practices that have emerged to protect them. Thus scholars researching violations of human rights (various kinds of violence, oppression, and resistance to them), the means used to remedy such violations and/or deter future abuses, and/or international humanitarianism are welcomed to apply.

The specific geographic/chronological focus of scholarly expertise is open, though according to the terms of the Chair, the Department prefers to see a concentration on Southeastern Europe and/or other areas with proximate ties to the major states of Southeastern Europe and to the events and issues arising from that region. Scholars addressing the history of international human rights more generally are also urged to apply. Above all, the Department sees this appointment to the Cuny Chair as a unique occasion to bring a rich and complex discussion of human rights-in historical and worldwide context- to the center of contemporary academic and public life; we wish to find a candidate who pursues that same goal with enthusiasm and vigor.

Please send a letter of interest, a career summary, c.v., statement of current and future research plans, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and any other supporting material you wish to

Prof. Geoff Eley, Chair,
History Department,
1029 Tisch Hall,
The University of Michigan,
435 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003;
telephone (734) 763-2289;
fax (734) 647-4881.
Preliminary inquiries about the Cuny chair can be addressed to Prof. Howard Brick at hbrick@umich.edu.

Review of applications begins in earnest as of September 30, 2009, though the search will remain open until the position is filled. Women and minority scholars are encouraged to apply, and the University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.