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Two Senior Positions of Interest in Business History

Two important openings for business historians:

Copenhagen Business School invites applications for a vacant full Professorship in History at the Department of Management, Politics and Philosophy. The Department seeks applicants with excellent qualifications and expertise in business and/or economic history. The Professor will be affiliated with the Department’s Centre for Business History. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates who can demonstrate an interest in cultural and interdisciplinary approaches and who have a proven track record in developing new and innovative approaches and perspectives in the field. According to the announcement, "Successful applicants must have an international profile, a strong record of research publications, and teaching experience in history. They must be capable of providing dynamic leadership in the development of research and teaching, in securing external research funding, and in establishing strong ties with industry."
    For a full description of the position and application information, please see the job announcement. The closing date is January 3, 2019.

The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure-stream to fill the L. R. Wilson and R. J. Currie Chair in Canadian Business History. According to the announcement, "The candidate’s research may focus on any topic within Canadian Business History, but should show experience with a range of scholarship and methods outside of the specialization. The successful candidate will have an internationally distinguished record of excellence in research and teaching, and provide academic leadership in the area of business history. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths."
    For a full description of the position and application information, please see the job announcement. Review of applications will begin after December 17, 2018; however, the position will remain open until filled.

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