The Western History Association will appoint a new Executive Director effective July 1, 2006. 

The successful applicant will have achieved:
• a Ph.D. in history, and hold the rank of a tenured Associate or full Professor in a Department of History that grants graduate degrees;
• a demonstrated record of research and publication in Western history or closely related subfields;
• substantial experience in academic, public, or business administration; 
• ability to work with academics, public historians, amateur enthusiasts, and others affiliated with a diverse organization of several hundred members.

The successful applicant will: 
• manage the office of the Association, and its staff;
• select the site of annual conventions and negotiate necessary contracts;
• supervise the Association’s finances, records, and accounts;
• report periodically to the Council and members, as the Constitution and By-Laws provide;
• carry out the duties of an Executive Director, within the purview of the President, the Council, and other officers of the Association.

The successful applicant’s institution will provide support including, but not necessarily restricted to:
• a reduced teaching responsibility (50 percent teaching, research, and committees, 50 percent as Executive Director);
• equipped office, including computer and other typical support;
• two half-time graduate-student assistants;
• a full-time administrative secretary;
• summer support, shared between the institution and the Association.

The Association will provide a stipend supplementary to the institutional salary.

Applicants should send complete c.v., a statement as to why they feel suited to the position and what goals they would pursue, and the names of three recommenders. Applications will be received beginning February 15, 2005, and will be accepted until September 30, 2005. Please send applications to Professor Iris Engstrand, Chair, WHA Search Committee, Department of History, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110.  Initial correspondence should be by regular mail, not e-mail. The WHA is an EO/AA employer.