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Assistant Professor: Asian American Studies, Pitzer College
The Intercollegiate Department of Asian American Studies at the Claremont Colleges and Asian American Studies at Pitzer College invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Asian American Studies, to begin July 2011. The successful candidate should, by the beginning of the Fall 2011 semester, have a Ph.D. in ethnic studies, American Studies, or other disciplines or interdisciplinary studies appropriate to this subject. Candidates should have the ability to teach a community-based learning course and Asian American History. The department has identified a need for research and teaching expertise in Filipino, Muslim, Pacific Islander, South Asian, or Southeast Asian communities. We especially encourage candidates whose work takes place within frameworks of transnationalism and globalization.
Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.
To apply send in PDF format, letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, research, social responsibility, and three letters of recommendation (at least one (1) addressing teaching effectiveness) VIA EMAIL to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). The deadline date for applying is September 17, 2010 or until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: African American Culture, Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants for a tenure track appointment at the assistant professor level in the Department of American Studies beginning in August 2011. We are seeking a scholar of African American culture. Further specialization in U. S. literary studies, critical race theory, and/or gender and sexuality are preferred. Promising candidates will possess the PhD in American Studies or closely related field (American Studies strongly preferred) by the time of appointment, an established record of research, and the ability to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Ideally candidates will also have a record of professional, creative, or community engagement. Application deadline is November 1; we will interview candidates at the ASA convention in San Antonio. All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu; online applications must include curriculum vitae, cover letter, and sample syllabus. In addition, send three letters of recommendation by post to: Matthew Mancini, Chair, Department of American Studies, Saint Louis University, 3800 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Saint Louis University is an urban, research-extensive institution. Over 12,000 students pursue degrees in one of the university‚s thirteen schools and colleges, including the campus in Madrid, Spain. The Department of American Studies is located in the College of Arts and Sciences, and maintains strong ties to major art, historical, and civic institutions in the city. The department confers the B.A., M.A., and PhD. degrees. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: American Studies, Aichi University, Japan
Call for Applications for the Position of Professor of American Studies
The Department of Comparative Culture in the Faculty of International Communication, Aichi University, Toyohashi, Japan, invites applications for the position of Professor of American Studies as outlined below.
1. Status: Assistant or Associate Professor (with Tenure)
2. Qualifications:
(a) PhD in the field of American Studies (major) / Cultural Studies or a comparable field minor required. Additional ESL/EFL training/experience desirable.
(b) Native speaker of American English.
(c) Teaching and/or Research Experience are required. International experience desirable.
3. Employment period: beginning April 1, 2011, position is permanent up to retirement at age 70.
4. Duties:
(a) Teach content-based courses in English: Teach English language skills, Topical Seminars, American Studies and Cultural Studies classes, and campus-wide required classes in English. Instructional language for all classes is English.
(b) Class load: five 90 minute classes per week (minimum). Extra payment will be paid for additional classes.
(c) Attendance of faculty meetings is optional.
(d) Participation in campus-wide duties.
(e) Coordination of native speakers of English.
5. Salary and Benefits:
(a) Based on university rules, according to working experience, age, etc. Sample yearly salaries: 6,011,840 Yen (40 years old), 7,376,360 Yen (50 years old), etc.
(b) Health insurance is compulsory through a shared contribution to the Mutual Aid.
(c) Research Subsidy of 500,000 Yen annually.
(d) One way economy class ticket between your country and Japan will be paid.
(e) Moving expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum of 300,000 Yen.
Please note that while the University will assist in securing housing, accommodation is not provided.
6. Deadline of Application: November 20, 2010.
Please provide the following documents to Aichi University no later than the deadline:
—curriculum vitae
—two letters of recommendation
—a letter of application explaining both your research interests and your pedagogy
—copies of all graduate transcripts (official)
—copies/reprints of three representative works
—a digital video (approx. 15 minutes) representative of your teaching
Applicants will be contacted by e-mail after the screening process.
Please contact Professor Takashi Takahara, Head of Search Committee, by e-mail with any questions about this position: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Applicants should express their intentions to apply by e-mail to Professor Takahara no later than one week before the deadline. All application materials must then be received by November 20, 2010. This position can also be viewed in Japanese at the Aichi University website. http://www.aichi-u.ac.jp/ and in English http://www.aichi-u.ac.jp/foreign/english/index.html.
Please address your application as follows:
To the office of KYOGAKUKA
Prof. Norio Suzuki (Dean)
Faculty of International Communication
Aichi University
1- 1 Machihata-machi
Toyohashi-shi
Aichi-ken, 441-8522
Japan
Please write on the outer envelop in capital letters “APPLICATION MATERIALS” in red ink.
Note: We regret that application materials cannot be returned.
Assistant Professor: University of Hawai’i, American Studies
American Studies: The University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Department of American Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor full-time 9-month appointment, to begin August 2011, pending position clearance and availability of funds. Duties: Teach American Studies undergraduate and graduate courses; teach/conduct research in Film, TV, and/or New Media; work with graduate students; and other duties as assigned by chair. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in American Studies or related area, ABDs will be considered. Ability to teach American Studies undergraduate and graduate courses and to teach/conduct research in Film, TV and/or New Media. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, send letter of application indicating how you satisfy the minimum qualifications, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and graduate school transcripts (copies are acceptable, however original transcripts will be required at time of hire) to Film/Media Search Committee Chair, Department of American Studies, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, 1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 324, Honolulu, HI 96822-2318. Departmental representatives plan to conduct invited interviews at the annual meeting of the American Studies Association. For inquiries contact Professor Vernadette Gonzalez, Film/Media Search Committee Chair, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 808-956-8587. Closing Date: October 1, 2010. An EEO/AA Employer.
Assistant Professor: University of Hawai’i, Indigenous Studies
American Studies: The University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Department of American Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment, full-time, 9-months, to begin August 2011, pending position clearance and availability of funds. Duties: Teach Indigenous Studies/American Studies undergraduate and graduate courses; conduct research in Indigenous Studies/American Studies; work with graduate students; and other duties as assigned by chair. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in American Studies or related area, ABDs will be considered. Ability to teach undergraduate/graduate courses and conduct research in Indigenous Studies with emphasis on North America and/or Asia/Pacific including Hawai’i. Desirable qualifications: Ability to teach and conduct research in American Studies. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, send letter of application indicating how you satisfy the minimum and, if applicable, desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and graduate school transcripts (copies are acceptable, original transcripts will be required at time of hire) to Indigenous Studies Search Committee Chair, Department of American Studies, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, 1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 324, Honolulu, HI 96822-2318. Departmental representatives plan to conduct invited interviews at the annual meeting of the American Studies Association. For inquiries contact Professor Kathleen M. Sands, Indigenous Studies Search Committee Chair, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 808-956-9093. Closing Date: October 1, 2010. An EEO/AA Employer.
Boston University, Tenure Track Position: American Material Culture
Boston University invites applications and nominations for a position in American Material Culture in the Art History Department and American and New England Studies Program. Tenured or tenure-track, to begin September 1, 2011 (pending final budgetary approval). Ph.D. required; teaching experience and publications preferred. The successful applicant will teach four courses per year, including undergraduate and graduate courses in American material culture and other appropriate courses in the Art History Department and American and New England Studies Program (refer to websites http://www.bu.edu/ah and http://www.bu.edu/amnesp.) Application deadline October 15, 2010. Applications, nominations, and three letters of recommendation should be addressed to Professor Keith N. Morgan, Art History Department, Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 302, Boston, MA 02215; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (queries only). Interviews will be held at the American Studies Association meetings. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: George Washinton University, Africana/African American Cultures
AFRICANA/AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURES: The George Washington University American Studies Department seeks a scholar of Africana/African American cultures for appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor beginning Fall 2011. Basic Qualifications: All requirements completed for Ph.D. in American Studies or related discipline by August 1, 2011, research experience/potential, as demonstrated by works in progress or scholarly publications, and teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications: Research and teaching interests in the cultural, spiritual or artistic expressions of African Americans; theories of race and racial formation; diasporic movements and transnational exchanges; or the social organization of African Americans. Please send a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a 30-page writing sample to: Africana/African American Cultures Search, American Studies Department, The George Washington University, 2108 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052. Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Anschutz Distinguished Fellowship, 2011-2012: Princeton University, Program in American Studies
The Princeton Program in American Studies, founded in 1943, sponsors teaching, research, and public discussion about the history, literature, art, and culture of the United States, in ways that span the traditional disciplines.
The Anschutz Distinguished Fellowship, created through an endowment by the Anschutz family, will be awarded in the academic year 2011-12 to a writer, critic, journalist, musician, artist, or other contributor to the arts, letters, public service, or commerce. The fellowship holder need not be an academic scholar. However, the selection committee will place great weight on indicia of the candidate’s teaching ability as well as the rigor, innovation, and interdisciplinary emphasis of the proposed seminar course. The Anschutz Fellow is expected to teach one interdisciplinary undergraduate seminar course for the American Studies Program either in the fall or the spring semester. The seminar will be composed of no more than 15 students, and it will meet for three hours weekly over a 12 week teaching semester. The Fellow will also deliver one public lecture to the University. The Fellow will enjoy full access to Firestone Library and to a wide range of activities throughout the University. A computer-equipped office on campus will be provided for the semester.
A Fellow who elects to reside on campus will receive a salary of $50,000, plus benefits. A Fellow who elects to commute from elsewhere will receive $32,000, plus benefits.
To apply: An applicant should submit a curriculum vita, a preliminary syllabus, and a short statement describing her or his proposed seminar and public lecture by midnight, EST on November 19, 2010. A short list of finalists will be asked to submit further materials.
Please apply on line at http://jobs.princeton.edu. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
For additional information, please see our web page, http:/www.princeton.edu/ams/, or call (609) 258-6771.
Two Assistant Professorships: American Literature, Marquette University
Two beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in 20th/21st-c AMERICAN LITERATURE. One desired emphasis is American Indian, Chicana/o, and/or Latino/a literatures; other desired emphases include Ecocriticism, Feminist/Gender Studies, Transnational Literatures. Annual five-course load offers teaching in lower-division, upper-division, and graduate literature courses as well as active participation in M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Qualifications: Ph. D. (by 9/1/2011), college teaching experience, evidence of scholarly activity and potential in field, strong commitment to both research and teaching. Review of applications will begin immediately, with applications accepted until October 20, 2010. All applications must be submitted through the electronic application system at
, where candidates upload: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current Curriculum Vitae, (3) a dissertation abstract, (4) a writing sample. Three letters of recommendation should be emailed or mailed to Kris Ratcliffe, Chair, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Marquette University, Department of English, Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881. Marquette University, an EOE that values diversity, is a Jesuit, Catholic University with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek candidates who understand and respect the University’s Mission Statement, which can be found at http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.shtml.
Chairs, Deans, and Directors
ASPECT Director: Tenure Track Job, Virginia Tech
Senior Tenured Position
College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
ASPECT, the Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought, a collaborative interdisciplinary Ph.D. program of the Departments of History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion & Culture, and the School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, invites applications for the position of Director, a tenured appointment, field open.
ASPECT is an innovative problem-based, theoretically-engaged doctoral program (http://www.aspect.vt.edu/). Candidates should have a record that merits a tenured appointment in one of the four core ASPECT departments in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, namely, History, Philosophy, Political Science or Religion & Culture. This position will begin no later than August 10, 2011 at the rank of Professor. A January 10, 2011 start date would also be possible.
Interested persons must apply at http://jobs.vt.edu, posting number 0100222, where they will submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, recent writing samples, teaching evaluations, and a brief statement on administrative experience and philosophy along with the contact information of five references.
Virginia Tech is an EO/AA Employer committed to diversity.
Apply Here: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=3021&job=6867382
Department Chair, Tenure Track: Kennesaw State University, Department of History and Philosophy
Kennesaw State University, the third largest university in the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the 12-month, tenure-track position of Department Chair in the Department of History and Philosophy, beginning July 1, 2011. Located on an attractive campus in suburban metropolitan Atlanta, KSU enrolls 23,000 traditional and nontraditional baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral students. KSU offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment with opportunities for innovation. KSU faculty are engaged in an impressive array of research and professional service initiatives on regional, national, and international levels. With 34 full-time faculty positions, the department of History and Philosophy offers a B.A. in history and a B.S. in history education; and the philosophy faculty recently completed a proposal for a B.A. in philosophy that is awaiting approval at the state level. Housed in a new and attractive building and known for its strong academic programs and essential contributions to the general education program, the department of History and Philosophy is a pillar on campus. The faculty is deeply engaged in supporting and promoting interdisciplinary programs, public history and global learning, including study abroad programs. The department is committed to excellence and has high expectations for growth in enrollment and an increase in national reputation.
The University seeks an individual to facilitate program expansion and development in a shared governance structure. The Chair is expected to help strengthen the department‚s ties with the professional community, promote research, and cultivate external support for departmental activities. In addition to departmental administration, the Chair carries limited teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate must have:
—An earned doctorate in History, Philosophy, or related discipline.
—A successful administrative experience in a university setting.
—A scholarship record recognized nationally.
—A notable record of teaching, professional service and publication commensurate with the rank of full professor.
—A record of promoting diversity.
A complete application requires a letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications for the position, including teaching philosophy, administrative philosophy, and scholarship activity; evidence of teaching effectiveness; a current curriculum vitae; a list of five professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts.
Send application materials electronically to
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by October 25, 2010. It is our policy to hire individuals with a strong commitment to intercultural competence to work in a global environment with a diverse student body. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from members of underrepresented and marginalized groups. For a detailed description of the university, college, and department, please visit Kennesaw State University’s home page at http://www.kennesaw.edu.
Communication / Media
Assistant Professor: University of Hawai’i, American Studies
American Studies: The University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Department of American Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor full-time 9-month appointment, to begin August 2011, pending position clearance and availability of funds. Duties: Teach American Studies undergraduate and graduate courses; teach/conduct research in Film, TV, and/or New Media; work with graduate students; and other duties as assigned by chair. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in American Studies or related area, ABDs will be considered. Ability to teach American Studies undergraduate and graduate courses and to teach/conduct research in Film, TV and/or New Media. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, send letter of application indicating how you satisfy the minimum qualifications, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and graduate school transcripts (copies are acceptable, however original transcripts will be required at time of hire) to Film/Media Search Committee Chair, Department of American Studies, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, 1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 324, Honolulu, HI 96822-2318. Departmental representatives plan to conduct invited interviews at the annual meeting of the American Studies Association. For inquiries contact Professor Vernadette Gonzalez, Film/Media Search Committee Chair, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 808-956-8587. Closing Date: October 1, 2010. An EEO/AA Employer.
English
Tenure track: Native American Literature, University of Michigan
Native American Literature. The Program in American Culture (AC) and the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan invite applications for an open rank, tenure-track university-year professorship in “Native American Literature” beginning September 1, 2011. All specialists in the literature of North American Indians will be considered, including but not limited to those working in English and with native languages. The position will be jointly appointed between the Program in American Culture/Native American Studies and the Department of English Language & Literature, with teaching and service expected in both of the sponsoring units. Ph.D. required prior to employment.
All candidates should send a letter of application and a placement dossier consisting of a curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and a statement of current and future research plans. Candidates for a junior position should provide three letters of recommendation. Candidates for a senior position will demonstrate a record of scholarly distinction. Applications should be addressed to Chair, Native American Literature Search Committee, Department of English Language and Literature, 435 S. State Street, 3187 Angell Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003.
Application deadline is October 1, 2010 with plans to conduct interviews at the American Studies Association annual meeting in November 2010.
Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Associate/Full Professor: Claremont Graduate University, Department of English
The School of Arts & Humanities and the Department of English at Claremont Graduate University announce a senior position in English, with appointment at the rank of advanced associate or full professor. The ideal candidate will have strong scholarly credentials in some area of British eighteenth century, romantic, or nineteenth century literature, plus a willingness to teach and direct graduate study in other areas of British literature, 1700-1900, and in literary theory. Claremont Graduate University is a small, graduate-only institution, and its School of Arts and Humanities encourages interdisciplinary study among its departments of English, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Music, and Art. All teaching is on the graduate level. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
In addition to classroom teaching, faculty are expected to spend a significant amount of time in an advisory capacity. CGU prides itself on providing its graduate students with a quality and quantity of mentoring not usually found at universities that also serve undergraduates. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to do student advising on curriculum, coursework, exams, portfolios and dissertations; these areas of responsibility are as important as seminar-based teaching.
Please submit a letter of application, c.v., writing sample (20 pages maximum), and three letters of reference, at least one of which speaks to the applicant’s teaching/mentoring abilities to:
Professor Lori Anne Ferrell, Chair
Department of English
School of Arts and Humanities
Faculty Search Committee
121 E. Tenth Street
Claremont, CA 91711
Applications must be postmarked by November 26, 2010. Interviews of selected candidates will be held at the 2011 MLA conference. Please visit our website for more information about this position: http://www.cgu.edu/sah/jobs.
Claremont Graduate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, place of national origin, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, or physical handicap in its employment practice and in admission of students to educational programs and activities in accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other applicable laws. CGU is committed to affirmative action in employment practices regarding ethnic minorities, the physically handicapped, Vietnam-era veterans, and women. In addition to meeting its obligations under federal and state law, Claremont Graduate University is committed to increasing faculty diversity. CGU complies with the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have special needs with the application process, notify us at the address above as soon as possible. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, CGU is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Tenure Track Appointment: Claremont Graduate University, Department of Cultural Studies/English
The School of Arts & Humanities and the Department of Cultural Studies and the Department of English at Claremont Graduate University announce a tenure-track joint appointment in Cultural Studies and English. Completion of Ph.D. is required before beginning employment at CGU. The ideal candidate will have strong scholarly credentials in some area of Latina/Latino Studies as well as 19th Century American Literature and Cultural and Literary Theory. Field of specialization is open but we are especially interested in candidates whose work is transnational or comparative and opens up new ways of thinking about gender and race within American hemispheric studies. An ability to direct graduate study and teach in other areas of American literature and Cultural Studies (including “Introduction to Cultural Studies”) is necessary as well. Claremont Graduate University is a small, graduate-only institution, and its School of Arts and Humanities encourages interdisciplinary study among its departments of English, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Music, and Art. All teaching is on the graduate level. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
CGU prides itself on providing its graduate students with a quality and quantity of mentoring not usually found at universities that also serve undergraduates. In addition to classroom teaching, faculty are expected to spend a significant amount of time in an advisory capacity. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to do student advising on curriculum, coursework, exams, portfolios and dissertations; these areas of responsibility are as important as seminar-based teaching.
Please submit a letter of application, c.v., writing sample (20 pages maximum), and three letters of reference, at least one of which speaks to the applicant’s teaching/mentoring abilities, to:
Professors Wendy Martin and Eve Oishi
Co-Chairs of Search Committee
Faculty Search Committee
School of Arts and Humanities
121 E. Tenth Street
Claremont, CA 91711
Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2010. Interviews of selected candidates will be held at the 2010 American Studies Association conference in November. Please visit our website for more information about this position: http://www.cgu.edu/sah/jobs.
Claremont Graduate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, place of national origin, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, or physical handicap in its employment practice and in admission of students to educational programs and activities in accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other applicable laws. CGU is committed to affirmative action in employment practices regarding ethnic minorities, the physically handicapped, Vietnam-era veterans, and women. In addition to meeting its obligations under federal and state law, Claremont Graduate University is committed to increasing faculty diversity. CGU complies with the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have special needs with the application process, notify us at the address above as soon as possible. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, CGU is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Two Assistant Professorships: American Literature, Marquette University
Two beginning tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in 20th/21st-c AMERICAN LITERATURE. One desired emphasis is American Indian, Chicana/o, and/or Latino/a literatures; other desired emphases include Ecocriticism, Feminist/Gender Studies, Transnational Literatures. Annual five-course load offers teaching in lower-division, upper-division, and graduate literature courses as well as active participation in M.A. and Ph.D. programs. Qualifications: Ph. D. (by 9/1/2011), college teaching experience, evidence of scholarly activity and potential in field, strong commitment to both research and teaching. Review of applications will begin immediately, with applications accepted until October 20, 2010. All applications must be submitted through the electronic application system at
, where candidates upload: (1) a letter of application, (2) a current Curriculum Vitae, (3) a dissertation abstract, (4) a writing sample. Three letters of recommendation should be emailed or mailed to Kris Ratcliffe, Chair, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Marquette University, Department of English, Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881. Marquette University, an EOE that values diversity, is a Jesuit, Catholic University with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek candidates who understand and respect the University’s Mission Statement, which can be found at http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.shtml.
Ethnic/Cultural Studies/Social Sciences
Assistant Professor: Asian American Studies, Pitzer College
The Intercollegiate Department of Asian American Studies at the Claremont Colleges and Asian American Studies at Pitzer College invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Asian American Studies, to begin July 2011. The successful candidate should, by the beginning of the Fall 2011 semester, have a Ph.D. in ethnic studies, American Studies, or other disciplines or interdisciplinary studies appropriate to this subject. Candidates should have the ability to teach a community-based learning course and Asian American History. The department has identified a need for research and teaching expertise in Filipino, Muslim, Pacific Islander, South Asian, or Southeast Asian communities. We especially encourage candidates whose work takes place within frameworks of transnationalism and globalization.
Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Chicano/Latino Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.
To apply send in PDF format, letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected evidence of excellence in teaching and research, statement of teaching philosophy, research, social responsibility, and three letters of recommendation (at least one (1) addressing teaching effectiveness) VIA EMAIL to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). The deadline date for applying is September 17, 2010 or until the position is filled.
Tenure track: Native American Literature, University of Michigan
Native American Literature. The Program in American Culture (AC) and the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan invite applications for an open rank, tenure-track university-year professorship in “Native American Literature” beginning September 1, 2011. All specialists in the literature of North American Indians will be considered, including but not limited to those working in English and with native languages. The position will be jointly appointed between the Program in American Culture/Native American Studies and the Department of English Language & Literature, with teaching and service expected in both of the sponsoring units. Ph.D. required prior to employment.
All candidates should send a letter of application and a placement dossier consisting of a curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and a statement of current and future research plans. Candidates for a junior position should provide three letters of recommendation. Candidates for a senior position will demonstrate a record of scholarly distinction. Applications should be addressed to Chair, Native American Literature Search Committee, Department of English Language and Literature, 435 S. State Street, 3187 Angell Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1003.
Application deadline is October 1, 2010 with plans to conduct interviews at the American Studies Association annual meeting in November 2010.
Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor: Law and Society, University of San Diego
University of San Diego: The Department of Sociology at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2011. The department is seeking a Law and Society scholar to teach primarily, although not exclusively, in the Crime, Justice, Law and Society concentration within the Sociology major. The position requires 18 semester hours of undergraduate teaching per year as well as active advising and mentoring of undergraduate students. The University of San Diego embraces a “teacher-scholar” model, and, therefore, only candidates with evidence of superior teaching and an active research agenda will be considered for the position. Service to the university, department, and broader San Diego community is expected of all tenure-track faculty.
The University of San Diego is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, situated on Alcalá Park, a mesa located in the culturally vibrant Linda Vista community of San Diego and just fifteen miles from the U.S./Mexico border. An independent Catholic institution, the University of San Diego is committed to issues of social justice, human rights, and internationalization, led by its Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, Center for Community Service-Learning, International Center, and Trans-Border Institute. Salary is competitive. The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this position, please go to http://apptrkr.com/152323 and reference job number IRC1141.
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: African American Culture, Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is seeking applicants for a tenure track appointment at the assistant professor level in the Department of American Studies beginning in August 2011. We are seeking a scholar of African American culture. Further specialization in U. S. literary studies, critical race theory, and/or gender and sexuality are preferred. Promising candidates will possess the PhD in American Studies or closely related field (American Studies strongly preferred) by the time of appointment, an established record of research, and the ability to offer courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Ideally candidates will also have a record of professional, creative, or community engagement. Application deadline is November 1; we will interview candidates at the ASA convention in San Antonio. All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu; online applications must include curriculum vitae, cover letter, and sample syllabus. In addition, send three letters of recommendation by post to: Matthew Mancini, Chair, Department of American Studies, Saint Louis University, 3800 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. Saint Louis University is an urban, research-extensive institution. Over 12,000 students pursue degrees in one of the university‚s thirteen schools and colleges, including the campus in Madrid, Spain. The Department of American Studies is located in the College of Arts and Sciences, and maintains strong ties to major art, historical, and civic institutions in the city. The department confers the B.A., M.A., and PhD. degrees. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.
Assistant Professor: University of Hawai’i, Indigenous Studies
American Studies: The University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Department of American Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment, full-time, 9-months, to begin August 2011, pending position clearance and availability of funds. Duties: Teach Indigenous Studies/American Studies undergraduate and graduate courses; conduct research in Indigenous Studies/American Studies; work with graduate students; and other duties as assigned by chair. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in American Studies or related area, ABDs will be considered. Ability to teach undergraduate/graduate courses and conduct research in Indigenous Studies with emphasis on North America and/or Asia/Pacific including Hawai’i. Desirable qualifications: Ability to teach and conduct research in American Studies. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, send letter of application indicating how you satisfy the minimum and, if applicable, desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and graduate school transcripts (copies are acceptable, original transcripts will be required at time of hire) to Indigenous Studies Search Committee Chair, Department of American Studies, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, 1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 324, Honolulu, HI 96822-2318. Departmental representatives plan to conduct invited interviews at the annual meeting of the American Studies Association. For inquiries contact Professor Kathleen M. Sands, Indigenous Studies Search Committee Chair, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 808-956-9093. Closing Date: October 1, 2010. An EEO/AA Employer.
Tenure Track Appointment: Claremont Graduate University, Department of Cultural Studies/English
The School of Arts & Humanities and the Department of Cultural Studies and the Department of English at Claremont Graduate University announce a tenure-track joint appointment in Cultural Studies and English. Completion of Ph.D. is required before beginning employment at CGU. The ideal candidate will have strong scholarly credentials in some area of Latina/Latino Studies as well as 19th Century American Literature and Cultural and Literary Theory. Field of specialization is open but we are especially interested in candidates whose work is transnational or comparative and opens up new ways of thinking about gender and race within American hemispheric studies. An ability to direct graduate study and teach in other areas of American literature and Cultural Studies (including “Introduction to Cultural Studies”) is necessary as well. Claremont Graduate University is a small, graduate-only institution, and its School of Arts and Humanities encourages interdisciplinary study among its departments of English, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Music, and Art. All teaching is on the graduate level. The normal teaching load is two courses per semester. Members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
CGU prides itself on providing its graduate students with a quality and quantity of mentoring not usually found at universities that also serve undergraduates. In addition to classroom teaching, faculty are expected to spend a significant amount of time in an advisory capacity. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to do student advising on curriculum, coursework, exams, portfolios and dissertations; these areas of responsibility are as important as seminar-based teaching.
Please submit a letter of application, c.v., writing sample (20 pages maximum), and three letters of reference, at least one of which speaks to the applicant’s teaching/mentoring abilities, to:
Professors Wendy Martin and Eve Oishi
Co-Chairs of Search Committee
Faculty Search Committee
School of Arts and Humanities
121 E. Tenth Street
Claremont, CA 91711
Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2010. Interviews of selected candidates will be held at the 2010 American Studies Association conference in November. Please visit our website for more information about this position: http://www.cgu.edu/sah/jobs.
Claremont Graduate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, place of national origin, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, or physical handicap in its employment practice and in admission of students to educational programs and activities in accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other applicable laws. CGU is committed to affirmative action in employment practices regarding ethnic minorities, the physically handicapped, Vietnam-era veterans, and women. In addition to meeting its obligations under federal and state law, Claremont Graduate University is committed to increasing faculty diversity. CGU complies with the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have special needs with the application process, notify us at the address above as soon as possible. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, CGU is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track: George Washinton University, Africana/African American Cultures
AFRICANA/AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURES: The George Washington University American Studies Department seeks a scholar of Africana/African American cultures for appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor beginning Fall 2011. Basic Qualifications: All requirements completed for Ph.D. in American Studies or related discipline by August 1, 2011, research experience/potential, as demonstrated by works in progress or scholarly publications, and teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications: Research and teaching interests in the cultural, spiritual or artistic expressions of African Americans; theories of race and racial formation; diasporic movements and transnational exchanges; or the social organization of African Americans. Please send a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a 30-page writing sample to: Africana/African American Cultures Search, American Studies Department, The George Washington University, 2108 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052. Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Associate Professor: Black Feminst Studies, University of California San Diego
The Critical Gender Studies Program (http://cgs.ucsd.edu) and the Ethnic Studies Department (http://ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu) at UC San Diego are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. We invite applications for a position as an Associate Professor of Black Feminist Studies, beginning fall 2010, pending budget approval. Preference will be given to scholars at the Associate Professor level, but excellent candidates in other areas or at other levels will also be seriously considered. Applicants whose work focuses on race, gender, and sexuality in global, transnational, or diasporic contexts are welcome. We are especially interested in interdisciplinary research, though applicants in any social science or humanities discipline are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a history of leadership in teaching, mentoring, research or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment are also urged to apply.
The position’s teaching responsibilities are divided between Critical Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies. Critical Gender Studies is an undergraduate program specializing in the study of gender and sexuality in relation to class, race, ethnicity, religion, and other important organizing structures of modern societies within an intersectional and transnational framework. The program’s core curriculum builds upon feminist scholarship and queer studies, incorporating the interdisciplinary agendas, intellectual debates, changing methodological practices, and major scholarly shifts that have reshaped the fields of gender and sexuality studies over the last decade. As a small, enthusiastic program, we attract dedicated students and faculty who share a commitment to social equality, innovative scholarship and critical thinking.
Uniquely situated where the global south and north meet at the U.S.-Mexico border, and at the threshold of the Pacific Rim, the Ethnic Studies Department focuses on theoretical and political questions regarding social and historical categories of race, indigeneity, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, and nation. The department is committed to comparative, relational, and interdisciplinary methods of producing critical knowledge about power and inequality for the academy and broader publics. At the same time, Ethnic Studies is devoted to empirical and theoretical research, outstanding teaching, creative collaborations with affiliated faculty, and projects for social justice.
Start date of 07/01/11. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Please include electronic versions of: an application letter, resume, sample publications of no more than 50 pages, and the names and addresses of three referees, and a summary of leadership experience as well as your past or potential contributions to diversity. Applications are accepted electronically at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/. Please select the following job opening: Associate Professor of Black Feminist Studies (10-189) JPF00025. UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
Government / Public Policy
Tenure Track Assistant Professor: Law and Society, University of San Diego
University of San Diego: The Department of Sociology at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2011. The department is seeking a Law and Society scholar to teach primarily, although not exclusively, in the Crime, Justice, Law and Society concentration within the Sociology major. The position requires 18 semester hours of undergraduate teaching per year as well as active advising and mentoring of undergraduate students. The University of San Diego embraces a “teacher-scholar” model, and, therefore, only candidates with evidence of superior teaching and an active research agenda will be considered for the position. Service to the university, department, and broader San Diego community is expected of all tenure-track faculty.
The University of San Diego is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, situated on Alcalá Park, a mesa located in the culturally vibrant Linda Vista community of San Diego and just fifteen miles from the U.S./Mexico border. An independent Catholic institution, the University of San Diego is committed to issues of social justice, human rights, and internationalization, led by its Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, Center for Community Service-Learning, International Center, and Trans-Border Institute. Salary is competitive. The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this position, please go to http://apptrkr.com/152323 and reference job number IRC1141.
History
Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor: Urban Studies, Trinity College
Trinity College seeks an urbanist at the associate or full professor rank to fill the newly endowed chair for the Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professorship in Urban Studies beginning in fall 2011. The committee is especially interested in those whose scholarly research falls within one or more of the following broad areas: the built environment; sustainable development; social and spatial inequalities. We hope that the scholar will have expertise in the interdisciplinary, comparative study of cities across a broad range of geographic regions; a commitment to supplementing the study of cities with experiential learning within a liberal arts framework. The Raether Professor will be expected to contribute to the ongoing discussion on and the development of Urban Studies on campus and will teach at least one course in our Cities Gateway program (see http://www.trincoll.edu/UG/student/cities). The tenure home will be located in one of the appropriate established departments or programs at Trinity. Applicants should send a detailed letter stating research and teaching interests; a complete Curriculum Vitae; and the names of three references by December 1, 2010 to Dean of Faculty Rena Fraden, Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106. For more information on Trinity’s urban initiatives log on to http://www.trincoll.edu/UG.
Charles Warren Center 2011-12 Fellowship: “The Politics of Knowledge in Universities and the State”
Harvard’s Charles Warren Center invites applications for its 2011-12 fellowship and workshop on “THE POLITICS OF KNOWLEDGE IN UNIVERSITIES AND THE STATE.” We aim to convene a multidisciplinary group of intellectual and cultural historians, historians of higher education and the natural and human sciences, sociologists of knowledge, scholars from science and technology studies, students of American political development and political theory, and others in relevant fields. The workshop will explore the intersection of knowledge production with political thought and practice, focusing on key institutional sites in higher education and government. How has the authority, and possibly the content, of knowledge been shaped by political contexts? How have intellectuals engaged with the state and what have been the consequences for policy and knowledge production? How have university and state politics intersected? Are “knowledge” and “politics” distinct, or are interpretive frameworks such as “construction,” “co-production,” or “power/knowledge” more appropriate? Participants will have the opportunity to think systematically about the situated nature of their own work. Comparative and transnational proposals that depart from North American developments are welcomed. Fellows will participate in a seminar led by Andrew Jewett (History) and Julie Reuben (Education). Applicants may not be degree candidates and should have a Ph.D. or equivalent. Fellows have library privileges and receive a private office which they must use for at least the nine-month academic year. Stipends are individually determined according to fellow needs and Center resources. The Center encourages applications, otherwise consistent with the Workshop theme, relating to the nation’s life during and as a consequence of wars, and from qualified applicants who can contribute, through their research and service, to the diversity and excellence of the Harvard community. Application (at warrencenter.fas.harvard.edu) due January 15, 2011; decisions in early March.
Humanities
Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor: Urban Studies, Trinity College
Trinity College seeks an urbanist at the associate or full professor rank to fill the newly endowed chair for the Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professorship in Urban Studies beginning in fall 2011. The committee is especially interested in those whose scholarly research falls within one or more of the following broad areas: the built environment; sustainable development; social and spatial inequalities. We hope that the scholar will have expertise in the interdisciplinary, comparative study of cities across a broad range of geographic regions; a commitment to supplementing the study of cities with experiential learning within a liberal arts framework. The Raether Professor will be expected to contribute to the ongoing discussion on and the development of Urban Studies on campus and will teach at least one course in our Cities Gateway program (see http://www.trincoll.edu/UG/student/cities). The tenure home will be located in one of the appropriate established departments or programs at Trinity. Applicants should send a detailed letter stating research and teaching interests; a complete Curriculum Vitae; and the names of three references by December 1, 2010 to Dean of Faculty Rena Fraden, Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106. For more information on Trinity’s urban initiatives log on to http://www.trincoll.edu/UG.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor: Law and Society, University of San Diego
University of San Diego: The Department of Sociology at the University of San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2011. The department is seeking a Law and Society scholar to teach primarily, although not exclusively, in the Crime, Justice, Law and Society concentration within the Sociology major. The position requires 18 semester hours of undergraduate teaching per year as well as active advising and mentoring of undergraduate students. The University of San Diego embraces a “teacher-scholar” model, and, therefore, only candidates with evidence of superior teaching and an active research agenda will be considered for the position. Service to the university, department, and broader San Diego community is expected of all tenure-track faculty.
The University of San Diego is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, situated on Alcalá Park, a mesa located in the culturally vibrant Linda Vista community of San Diego and just fifteen miles from the U.S./Mexico border. An independent Catholic institution, the University of San Diego is committed to issues of social justice, human rights, and internationalization, led by its Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, Center for Community Service-Learning, International Center, and Trans-Border Institute. Salary is competitive. The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this position, please go to http://apptrkr.com/152323 and reference job number IRC1141.
Charles Warren Center 2011-12 Fellowship: “The Politics of Knowledge in Universities and the State”
Harvard’s Charles Warren Center invites applications for its 2011-12 fellowship and workshop on “THE POLITICS OF KNOWLEDGE IN UNIVERSITIES AND THE STATE.” We aim to convene a multidisciplinary group of intellectual and cultural historians, historians of higher education and the natural and human sciences, sociologists of knowledge, scholars from science and technology studies, students of American political development and political theory, and others in relevant fields. The workshop will explore the intersection of knowledge production with political thought and practice, focusing on key institutional sites in higher education and government. How has the authority, and possibly the content, of knowledge been shaped by political contexts? How have intellectuals engaged with the state and what have been the consequences for policy and knowledge production? How have university and state politics intersected? Are “knowledge” and “politics” distinct, or are interpretive frameworks such as “construction,” “co-production,” or “power/knowledge” more appropriate? Participants will have the opportunity to think systematically about the situated nature of their own work. Comparative and transnational proposals that depart from North American developments are welcomed. Fellows will participate in a seminar led by Andrew Jewett (History) and Julie Reuben (Education). Applicants may not be degree candidates and should have a Ph.D. or equivalent. Fellows have library privileges and receive a private office which they must use for at least the nine-month academic year. Stipends are individually determined according to fellow needs and Center resources. The Center encourages applications, otherwise consistent with the Workshop theme, relating to the nation’s life during and as a consequence of wars, and from qualified applicants who can contribute, through their research and service, to the diversity and excellence of the Harvard community. Application (at warrencenter.fas.harvard.edu) due January 15, 2011; decisions in early March.
Anschutz Distinguished Fellowship, 2011-2012: Princeton University, Program in American Studies
The Princeton Program in American Studies, founded in 1943, sponsors teaching, research, and public discussion about the history, literature, art, and culture of the United States, in ways that span the traditional disciplines.
The Anschutz Distinguished Fellowship, created through an endowment by the Anschutz family, will be awarded in the academic year 2011-12 to a writer, critic, journalist, musician, artist, or other contributor to the arts, letters, public service, or commerce. The fellowship holder need not be an academic scholar. However, the selection committee will place great weight on indicia of the candidate’s teaching ability as well as the rigor, innovation, and interdisciplinary emphasis of the proposed seminar course. The Anschutz Fellow is expected to teach one interdisciplinary undergraduate seminar course for the American Studies Program either in the fall or the spring semester. The seminar will be composed of no more than 15 students, and it will meet for three hours weekly over a 12 week teaching semester. The Fellow will also deliver one public lecture to the University. The Fellow will enjoy full access to Firestone Library and to a wide range of activities throughout the University. A computer-equipped office on campus will be provided for the semester.
A Fellow who elects to reside on campus will receive a salary of $50,000, plus benefits. A Fellow who elects to commute from elsewhere will receive $32,000, plus benefits.
To apply: An applicant should submit a curriculum vita, a preliminary syllabus, and a short statement describing her or his proposed seminar and public lecture by midnight, EST on November 19, 2010. A short list of finalists will be asked to submit further materials.
Please apply on line at http://jobs.princeton.edu. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
For additional information, please see our web page, http:/www.princeton.edu/ams/, or call (609) 258-6771.
Museum Studies
Music, Fine Arts, and Art History
Boston University, Tenure Track Position: American Material Culture
Boston University invites applications and nominations for a position in American Material Culture in the Art History Department and American and New England Studies Program. Tenured or tenure-track, to begin September 1, 2011 (pending final budgetary approval). Ph.D. required; teaching experience and publications preferred. The successful applicant will teach four courses per year, including undergraduate and graduate courses in American material culture and other appropriate courses in the Art History Department and American and New England Studies Program (refer to websites http://www.bu.edu/ah and http://www.bu.edu/amnesp.) Application deadline October 15, 2010. Applications, nominations, and three letters of recommendation should be addressed to Professor Keith N. Morgan, Art History Department, Boston University, 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 302, Boston, MA 02215; .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (queries only). Interviews will be held at the American Studies Association meetings. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Anschutz Distinguished Fellowship, 2011-2012: Princeton University, Program in American Studies
The Princeton Program in American Studies, founded in 1943, sponsors teaching, research, and public discussion about the history, literature, art, and culture of the United States, in ways that span the traditional disciplines.
The Anschutz Distinguished Fellowship, created through an endowment by the Anschutz family, will be awarded in the academic year 2011-12 to a writer, critic, journalist, musician, artist, or other contributor to the arts, letters, public service, or commerce. The fellowship holder need not be an academic scholar. However, the selection committee will place great weight on indicia of the candidate’s teaching ability as well as the rigor, innovation, and interdisciplinary emphasis of the proposed seminar course. The Anschutz Fellow is expected to teach one interdisciplinary undergraduate seminar course for the American Studies Program either in the fall or the spring semester. The seminar will be composed of no more than 15 students, and it will meet for three hours weekly over a 12 week teaching semester. The Fellow will also deliver one public lecture to the University. The Fellow will enjoy full access to Firestone Library and to a wide range of activities throughout the University. A computer-equipped office on campus will be provided for the semester.
A Fellow who elects to reside on campus will receive a salary of $50,000, plus benefits. A Fellow who elects to commute from elsewhere will receive $32,000, plus benefits.
To apply: An applicant should submit a curriculum vita, a preliminary syllabus, and a short statement describing her or his proposed seminar and public lecture by midnight, EST on November 19, 2010. A short list of finalists will be asked to submit further materials.
Please apply on line at http://jobs.princeton.edu. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
For additional information, please see our web page, http:/www.princeton.edu/ams/, or call (609) 258-6771.
Religious Studies
Women's / Gender Studies
Associate Professor: Black Feminst Studies, University of California San Diego
The Critical Gender Studies Program (http://cgs.ucsd.edu) and the Ethnic Studies Department (http://ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu) at UC San Diego are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body. We invite applications for a position as an Associate Professor of Black Feminist Studies, beginning fall 2010, pending budget approval. Preference will be given to scholars at the Associate Professor level, but excellent candidates in other areas or at other levels will also be seriously considered. Applicants whose work focuses on race, gender, and sexuality in global, transnational, or diasporic contexts are welcome. We are especially interested in interdisciplinary research, though applicants in any social science or humanities discipline are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a history of leadership in teaching, mentoring, research or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment are also urged to apply.
The position’s teaching responsibilities are divided between Critical Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies. Critical Gender Studies is an undergraduate program specializing in the study of gender and sexuality in relation to class, race, ethnicity, religion, and other important organizing structures of modern societies within an intersectional and transnational framework. The program’s core curriculum builds upon feminist scholarship and queer studies, incorporating the interdisciplinary agendas, intellectual debates, changing methodological practices, and major scholarly shifts that have reshaped the fields of gender and sexuality studies over the last decade. As a small, enthusiastic program, we attract dedicated students and faculty who share a commitment to social equality, innovative scholarship and critical thinking.
Uniquely situated where the global south and north meet at the U.S.-Mexico border, and at the threshold of the Pacific Rim, the Ethnic Studies Department focuses on theoretical and political questions regarding social and historical categories of race, indigeneity, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, and nation. The department is committed to comparative, relational, and interdisciplinary methods of producing critical knowledge about power and inequality for the academy and broader publics. At the same time, Ethnic Studies is devoted to empirical and theoretical research, outstanding teaching, creative collaborations with affiliated faculty, and projects for social justice.
Start date of 07/01/11. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Please include electronic versions of: an application letter, resume, sample publications of no more than 50 pages, and the names and addresses of three referees, and a summary of leadership experience as well as your past or potential contributions to diversity. Applications are accepted electronically at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/. Please select the following job opening: Associate Professor of Black Feminist Studies (10-189) JPF00025. UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
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