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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY and AMERICAN STUDIES
The American Studies/Media and Communications Department anticipates an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African-American History and American Studies, beginning in August 2008.
Ph.D. in hand in History, American Studies or related field required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; ABD in final stages of dissertation completion will be considered for initial appointment at the rank of Instructor. Experience teaching a diverse, urban, student population required. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to college and community service and will be expected to teach African American History, American History, Introduction to African American Studies, African Americans in Mass Media, among other courses, in either day or night or some combination.
The College at Old Westbury, the most diverse campus in the SUNY system, is a small, public college with a mission of social justice and inter-cultural understanding. The campus is situated on 604 wooded acres on Long Island, 20 miles east of Manhattan.
Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, summary of teaching evaluations and three letters of reference to: SUNY College at Old Westbury, Search Committee: ASMC-ASA, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 210, Old Westbury, NY 11568. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
SUNY College at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Posted: March 27, 2008
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