Jobs and Fellowships

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The U.S. Army War College is seeking a director for the U.S. Army Heritage & Center. Become a part of the largest graduate professional military education institution in the nation! This is a full-time faculty position as provided under Title 10 USC 4021. Initial appointment may be up to four years, the first of which may be a trial period. The appointment may be renewed in increments up to five years thereafter. Salary will be based on the selectee's academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments. Full details are available at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/778642700.

Duties
  • You will serve as Director of of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC).
  • AHEC is a national resource comprising an extensive archive of soldier memoirs, photographs and unit records; a high-quality museum; and the largest library in the U.S. Army.
  • As part of the U.S. Army War College, AHEC provides historical support to graduate professional military education courses, engages with the American public, and supports national and international researchers.
  • You will provide leadership and strategic vision, plan, direct, and administer all programs and activities of the Center, including archival, library, museum, public and educational programs.
  • Manage a diverse workforce and organizational budget.
  • Maintain close working relationships with the other schools, centers, institutes, and programs that comprise the U.S. Army War College.
  • Develop cooperative relationships and partnership ventures with academic and other institutions in support of the AHECs mission and goals.
  • Conduct extensive public relations in support of the AHEC mission.
  • Work closely with the supporting non-profit Army Heritage Foundation.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Required Documents
  1. Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above.
  2. Statement of vision (no more than two pages).
  3. Curriculum vitae or résumé.
  4. Academic Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. If selected you will be required to provide official copies of transcripts.
  5. List of at least four professional references (include full contact information). References must be disinterested, i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection.
  6. A short narrative of one page or less that describes how you would contribute to an atmosphere of valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the U.S. Army War College through teaching, scholarship, and/or service.

If you claim veteran's preference, you must submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD 214 Member Copy 4, SF-15, Letter from the VA, etc).


JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of History at Utah State University invites applications for a Temporary Assistant Professor of Modern European History with an emphasis in the 20th century and any region. They are looking for someone to teach existing upper-division courses, as appropriate to the candidate’s area of specialization and department needs. Possibilities include courses on the two world wars, imperialism, sport, and nationalism.

Review of applications will begin on March 29, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Full information at https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/7606/temporary-assistant-professor%2c-european-history/job?mobile=true&width=375&height=620&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-420&jun1offset=-360


GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Charles Koch Foundation Foreign Policy Grants Team recently launched a new RFPs that will be of interest to SMH members. Their focus is primarily on supporting research with relevance to current U.S. foreign policy debates. All of these RFPs operate on a rolling basis and are open to scholars at all levels, including graduate students via their dissertation grants.

Foreign Policy - https://charleskochfoundation.org/grants/foreign-policy-research-grants/

Ending Endless Wars in the Middle East - https://charleskochfoundation.org/grants/ending-endless-wars-in-the-middle-east/

The Future of America’s Alliances - https://charleskochfoundation.org/grants/the-future-of-americas-alliances/

Managing Relations with China - https://charleskochfoundation.org/grants/managing-relations-with-china/

Trade Policy - https://charleskochfoundation.org/grants/trade-policy-research/

U.S. Foreign Policy Dissertation Grants - https://charleskochfoundation.org/grants/u-s-foreign-policy-dissertations/

While the Foundation anticipate these RFPs being open long-term, they do reassess their priorities on an annual basis. All open RFPs can always be found on this webpage: https://charleskochfoundation.org/partner-with-us/


SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Charles A. and Loyola M. Murphy Endowed Scholarship for the Study of 10th Mountain Military History

Recently, the 10th Mountain Foundation partnered with the family of WWII veteran, Charles Murphy (86-I) to create our first endowed scholarship for graduate students in military history.

Applicants need not be 10th Mountain descendants, but they do need to be studying about the Division. and its related units.
This $5,000 scholarship granted once per recipient and celebrates the devotion to education that Charles Murphy and his wife Loyola brought following his return from Italy and his is 31 years of teaching and coaching.

https://10thmountainfoundation.org/programs-we-support/scholarship/undergraduate-scholarships/


FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ronald Reagan Institute announces a new Postdoctoral Visiting Scholars Program for work that advances the political, economic, and national security ideas and values of President Ronald Reagan. Visiting Scholars will be selected based on the relevance of their research to these principles. Proposals will also be judged on the likelihood of completion of a book manuscript during the fellowship period. In addition to a stipend of $75,000, each scholar will receive an additional $5,000 for research related costs.

See https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/scholarship/reagan-institute-visiting-fellows-program/

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