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Events
Jan. 9 | Call for papers: Identities and Technocultures
A 2-day conference about American culture and technologies that examines how new technologies dominate and define Americaness in the US and abroad. Co-sponsored by the University of Iowa Center for Ethnic Studies and the Arts (CESA) and the Mid-America American Studies Association (MAASA).
Employment Opportunities
Lecturer in Women’s Studies and American Studies at Temple University
The Women’s Studies Program and the American Studies Program at Temple University invite applications for a joint non-tenure track, one-year appointment for the 2008-09 academic year. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose area of specialization is in Sexuality /LGBT Studies, with emphasis on the cultural construction of gender and sexuality in film, literature and other cultural texts, and queer theory. The teaching load is four courses per semester, to include an introductory course in LGBT Studies, and an introductory course in American Studies, as well as electives in the candidate’s area of specialization. Ph.D. needs to be in hand by September 1, 2008; significant teaching experience strongly preferred.
Temple University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified minority and women candidates. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, sample syllabi, and should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to Carmella Watson, Office Manager, Women’s Studies Program, 816 Anderson Hall, 1114 West Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Deadline for applications is March 15, 2008.
Posted: February 16, 2008
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