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Position title: Assistant Professor in African American Studies: Social Science
Qualifications The Department of African American Studies (DAAS) in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University invites applicants from the social sciences to apply for a tenure track, full-time DAAS faculty position at the Assistant Professor level to begin Fall 2012. Social scientists (e.g. African American Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Economics, Psychology, etc.) whose research and teaching focus on issues affecting African Americans and other populations of African descent are of special interest. Candidates with expertise or demonstrated research interest in public policy (e.g., health, education, economics, justice) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have Ph.D. by the start date of the position and must demonstrate strong ability to teach, research, and publish across a range of African American or Africana issues. The position requires teaching, mentoring, and other duties with students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Temple University is a Research High institution that provides a rich academic environment with opportunities to collaborate with other scholars in an interdisciplinary setting. Temple offers competitive salaries and support packages for new faculty.
Application Procedures A completed application consists of a letter of interest that includes a statement of research interests and teaching philosophy/experience. Applicants must also provide evidence of teaching excellence, a current curriculum vita, representative publications, graduate transcripts, and at least three letters of reference. Please send all application materials electronically (in pdf form) to the Department's Office Administrator--Stephanie.Tschanz@temple.edu. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. Other Information Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operation. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status or veteran status. This policy extends to all educational, service, and employment programs of the University. Temple University is committed to achieving a diverse community. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline January 31, 2012 • Do not post after January 31, 2012.
The Department Art, Art History, and Designat Michigan State University invites applications for the position of Art Historian, Contemporary Art, Assistant Professor.Qualifications: Ph.D. in art history required. Applicants should have broad art historical training, teaching experience at the college level plus a track record of significant publications in contemporary art. Responsibilities/Duties: The Department of Art, Art History and Design at Michigan State University seeks an art historian whose research and teaching is in contemporary global art and theory. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to a multidisciplinary emergent media initiative. Applicants should possess comprehensive knowledge of art historical trends and theoretical issues in all fields of contemporary art.
This is an academic year, tenure-system Assistant Professor or academic specialist appointment, depending upon background and experience, commencing August 16, 2012. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to the undergraduate degree program in Art History and Visual Culture, the department offers undergraduate degrees in Studio (BA, BFA), Art Education, Apparel and Textile Design (BA, BFA), and a graduate degree program in Studio Art. Serving over 500 majors, the department is home to nearly 50 faculty and staff, including 30 tenure- system faculty, who are committed to active research agendas and creative practice.
Primary teaching responsibilities will include all levels of modern and contemporary art history, art criticism and/or theory, visual culture, new media, plus general art history survey and Interdisciplinary Humanities courses. Exciting opportunities to link with programming in the new Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum are also possible. The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, is a contemporary art museum designed by Zaha Hadid, opening on the MSU campus in April, 2012. This extraordinary new space will offer unparalleled access to an international exhibition program of contemporary art. Application Procedures: All applications for this position must be submitted electronically at the Michigan State Human Resources website. (www.jobs.msu.edu). Applicants should include a letter expressing interest in this position describing qualifications and experience, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi (if available), and the names and contact information of three references. In addition, applicants should provide links to publications, and curatorial work if relevant. Alternatively, materials that are not available online should be sent as hard-copy to Contemporary Art History Search, c/o Thomas Berding, Chair, Department of Art, Art History and Design, Michigan State University, 113 Kresge Art Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1119. Review of applications will begin January 6, 2012 and continue until position is filled. Go to www.art.msu.edu for more information about the Department. Other Information about Michigan State University: Michigan State University (MSU) was founded in 1855 as the nation's first land-grant university. With more than 46,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in 17 colleges, MSU is known internationally as a major public research university with global reach. With more than 200 academic programs, many nationally ranked, MSU attracts scholars worldwide and students from all 50 states and approximately 130 countries. The 5,200 acre campus is located in East Lansing, three miles from the state capitol, 80 miles from Detroit, 210 miles from Chicago, and 90 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Salary Competitive and commensurate with experience.Application Deadline open until filled.Do not post after 3/31/2012.
The Department Art, Art History, and Designat Michigan State University invites applications for the position, Tenure System (Open Rank) Interactive Media/Graphic Design.Qualifications: Applicants are expected to hold a MFA, MGD, MDes, and should be professionally active designers with a record of creative achievement that may include exhibitions, commissions, and/or publications. Successful candidates should possess the expertise to teach a range of courses in the Graphic Design Area with primary responsibility for courses in Web, Interactive, Time-based, and Motion Graphics Design. Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level is desirable.Responsibilities/Duties: The Department of Art, Art History, and Design at Michigan State University seeks a dynamic and creative colleague whose research and teaching focuses primarily on Interactive Media / Graphic Design. This is an academic year, tenure-system (open rank) commencing August 16, 2012. Salary competitive and commensurate with experience.The successful candidate should be team oriented and committed to advancing the design discipline through the innovative use of evolving technologies and new media. Applicants should be passionate about creating a new generation of practitioners, demonstrate knowledge of historical and contemporary trends in the Graphic Design discipline, and be able to imaginatively and critically situate design practice in the current media-saturated landscape.We seek a faculty member who has a strong commitment to teaching in our vibrant Studio Art Program which emphasizes a diversity of conceptual and technical practices leading to the BA, BFA, and MFA degrees. In addition to Studio Art, the department offers undergraduate degree programs in Art History and Visual Culture, Art Education, Apparel and Textile Design, and a graduate degree program in Studio Art. Serving over 500 majors, the department is home to nearly 50 faculty and staff, including 30 tenure-system faculty that are committed to active research agendas and creative practice across a range of art and design fields. Go to www.art.msu.edu for more information about the department. In addition to responsibilities within the Department of Art, Art History, and Design, this position will also contribute to the new technology, culture and creativity initiatives of the College of Arts and Letters. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiastic willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and college in order to create a multidisciplinary team with a focus on shaping students who go out into the world and have impact.Application Procedures: ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AT THE MICHIGAN STATE HUMAN RESOURCES WEB SITE (www.jobs.msu.edu). Applications should include a letter expressing interest in this position describing qualifications and experience, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi (if available), and three reference letters. In addition, applicants should provide links to an on-line portfolio of recent creative work and student work (if available), and publications (if relevant). Alternatively, if such materials are not available online, hard copy materials (CD/DVD's, videos, publications etc.) should be sent to: Graphic Design/Interactive Media Search Committee, c/o Thomas Berding, Chair, Department of Art, Art History, and Design, Michigan State University, 113 Kresge Art Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1119. Review of applications will begin January 6, 2012 and continue until position is filled. Other Information About Michigan State University: Michigan State University (MSU) was founded in 1855 as the nation's first land-grant university. With more than 46,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in 17 colleges, MSU is known internationally as a major public research university with global reach. With more than 200 academic programs, many nationally ranked, MSU attracts scholars worldwide and students from all 50 states and approximately 130 countries. The 5,200 acre campus is located in East Lansing, three miles from the state capitol, 80 miles from Detroit, 210 miles from Chicago, and 90 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan. The opening in Spring 2012 of the new Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, designed by world renowned architect Zaha Hadid, is eagerly anticipated and is one of a handful of University museums devoted to international contemporary art. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Salary Competitive and commensurate with experience.Application Deadline Open until filled.Do not post after 3/31/2012.
The Africana Studies Program at Texas A&M University invites applications for the position of Director Africana Studies Program. This is a faculty position with appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. Ph.D. required. We seek candidates who have a strong record of research, teaching, and administrative experience in Africana, Diaspora, or related Studies. A joint appointment with a department outside Africana Studies is possible. Duties include teaching Africana Studies classes. The position will begin August 1, 2012. Responsibilities/Duties :The program in Africana Studies is housed in the College of Liberal Arts. The interdisciplinary program offers an undergraduate minor and a graduate certificate. The Africana Studies faculty and curriculum are distinctively interdisciplinary and transnational. The program is currently composed of eight core faculty members, who hold joint appointments in our departments of Anthropology, Communication, English, Hispanic Studies, Performance Studies, and Psychology. More than twenty other faculty from an array of academic disciplines teach classes and participate in program activities as affiliated faculty members. All are engaged in exciting research that is advancing knowledge in their fields of specialty and raising the program to national prominence. For further information about the program, see our website at http://africana.tamu.edu/. Application Procedures:Applicants should submit a letter describing their research, teaching, and statement of their vision for advancing Africana Studies at Texas A&M; curriculum vitae, one writing sample (article or book chapter), and names of three references. Address correspondence to: Africana Search Committee, 4456 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4456. Review of applications will begin January 2, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Texas A&M University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. Women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Other Information: Texas A&M is a large and expanding research university located in Bryan/College Station, a growing metropolitan community with a clean environment, attractive amenities, a low cost of living, and close proximity to the large metropolitan areas of Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. It holds the unusual distinction of being a land, sea, and space grant university.
Salary Competitive | Application Deadline April 2012 | Do not post after April 15, 2012
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Africana Studies Program at Lehigh University invite Ph.D. candidates specializing in African diaspora studies to apply for a two-year pre-doctoral / postdoctoral fellowship, beginning August 13, 2012. Applications are welcome from candidates whose research concentrates in any area of the African diaspora and any of the following fields of African Diaspora Studies: history, religion, gender, sexuality, culture, identity formation and political life. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the ability to design and offer undergraduate courses in their field of specialization. TERMS: The two-year award carries a stipend of $25,000 in the first year. It is renewable for the second year, with a $40,000 salary, provided the fellow completes his/her Ph.D. in time to meet all requirements for the home institution's spring graduation. The fellowship also carries up to $1500 in moving expenses and $1500 in research/travel support in the first year and $3000 in the second year. ELIGIBILITY Completion of all requirements for the Ph.D., except the dissertation, by May 15, 2012. Demonstrated potential to complete all Ph.D. requirements in time for Spring 2013 graduation. CONDITIONS - Renewal of award Renewal of the award depends on the predoctoral fellow's completion of all Ph.D. requirements in time for Spring 2012 graduation and meeting all expectations below. Residence and Employment The fellow must be in residence at the University for the duration of the award period. He/she may accept no employment, fellowships, or consulting obligations during the term of the fellowship. Teaching load: One course during the first year as a doctoral candidate and 2 courses during the second year as a postdoctoral fellow. Other expectations: Contribution to programming of Africana Studies events and lectures. Active presence on campus and establishment of links with faculty and students. Periodic presentations of the fellow's research to the larger Lehigh academic community. APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter of application stating reasons for interest in the program and indication of
objectives to be accomplished during the candidate's time at Lehigh. CV, including the following: personal information; date(s) and location(s) of degree(s) earned; honors and awards; lectures and conference presentations; publications; courses taught; names and telephone numbers of three (3) referees. Project description, NOT TO EXCEED THREE DOUBLE-SPACED PAGES. This should include a dissertation abstract, dissertation outline, and schedule for completion. Three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly by persons qualified to evaluate the candidate. (Original only) Send application materials to: James Peterson, Director | Africana Studies Office of Interdisciplinary Programs | Maginnes Hall, Suite 409 | Lehigh University | 9 West Packer Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18015 -or- via email: jbp211@lehigh.edu Please put "Pre-doctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowship" in the subject line of all communication. DEADLINE: November 21, 2011, for first consideration.Application Procedures: Please email application materials and letters of reference to jbp211@lehigh.edu ? Application Deadline = November 21, 2011. Do not post after January 1, 2012
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES | Department of African & African-American Studies | African Art & Culture Assistant Professor Position
The Department of African and African American Studies at the University of Kansas invites applications for an Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure-track position in African art and culture, expected to begin as early as August 18, 2012. The area of specialization is open. Special consideration will be given to candidates who are conversant with the global reach of art originating in both Islamic and non-Islamic African cultures and have a professional knowledge of African art history and theory. The successful candidate will also be a member of our nationally-recognized Kansas African Studies Center. The candidate selected must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start of the position. The University of Kansas is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives: (1) Sustaining the Planet, Powering the World; (2) Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures; (3) Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge; and (4) Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities. See www.provost.ku.edu/planning/themes/ for more information.
Apply on-line at https://jobs.ku.edu/ and search for position # 00002598 and upload cover letter, a list of three references, CV, sample course syllabi, teaching evaluation summary (or other document if available), and a writing sample, published or unpublished. In addition, candidates must arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent separately that evaluate the candidate's scholarly achievement and teaching. Send to: Beverly Mack, Search Committee Chair, University of Kansas, Department of African and African-American Studies, 1440 Jayhawk Boulevard, Room 9, Bailey Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045. (bmack@ku.edu). EO/AAE. Review of applications begins December 1, 2011, and continues as long as needed to identify a qualified pool of applicants.
Only those candidates who apply through the online application system at www.mscdjobs.com will be considered. The full position announcement is listed at this site as well as application instructions. Be prepared to attach a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references (separate documents) to your application. IMPORTANT: If you have specific questions concerning this position please contact the department at 303-556-3685. If you have technical questions please refer them to the MSCD Human Resources at 303-556-3120.
SUMMARY: The Department of African and African American Studies of Metropolitan State College of Denver invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position, beginning Fall 2012. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in African Studies or African American Studies with a concentration in the social sciences or a doctorate/terminal degree in a related social science field with a formal concentration in or significant research and teaching in African American Studies. Candidates with demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses on Continental Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be expected to teach day, evening and/or weekend classes (4 courses, 12 hours per semester), to advise students, to demonstrate scholarly activities, and to serve on department and College-wide committees as needed. Candidates also will be expected to teach a range of courses that focus on Continental Africa, as well as Introduction to African American Studies. The appointee must also demonstrate a record of community activities and a record of successful experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underserved students, including students of color.
EO STATEMENT: Metropolitan State College of Denver is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications: A doctorate in African or African American Studies or a doctorate in a related field in the social sciences with a strong emphasis in African American Studies.
Preferred Qualifications: At least five years teaching experience in the field of African or African American Studies at an urban college campus, as well as a demonstrated appreciation (through teaching or research) for the significance of gender in the global African experience.
RANK & SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.
APPOINTMENT: Fall 2012
APPLICATION: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply through the online application system at www.mscdjobs.com. The full position announcement is listed at this site as well as application instructions. Be prepared to attach a cover letter, resume and list of three professional references all separate attachments. DEADLINE: 12/19/2011. All applicants must apply through the Online Application System at www.mscdjobs.com. Metropolitan State College of Denver is one of the preeminent public, urban colleges in the nation. With more than 24,000 students, Metro State boasts more undergraduate Coloradans and more diverse students than any other institution in the state. Metro State's high-quality academics, unsurpassed faculty and affordable tuition make it an exceptional value for both undergraduate and graduate education in Colorado. The College offers bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts and bachelor of music degrees as well as master's degrees in professional accountancy, social work and teacher education (M.A.). Located in downtown Denver, Metro State shares the 175-acre Auraria Campus with two other post-secondary institutions.
Pursuant to Colorado Open Records Law, written materials in a search process may be open for inspection by the public.
The University of Cincinnati is an urban, public, comprehensive Research I institution, committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining an academically and culturally diverse faculty. The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Department of American Studies at the University of New Mexico is
currently searching for an Assistant Professor in American Studies with
expertise in Popular Culture. Assistant Professor of American Studies with expertise in Popular Culture. The Department of American Studies at the University of New Mexico invites applicants for a probationary appointment leading to a tenure
decision in American Studies with expertise in Popular Culture at the
level of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin in August, 2012.
We seek to appoint a candidate with wide-ranging interdisciplinary
interests in popular culture. Responsibilities include: teaching in the
area of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate level, graduate
student mentoring, and service. Salary will be competitive and
commensurate with the qualifications of the successful applicant.
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. by appointment start date in American
Studies, Cultural Studies, Film/Media Studies, or a related field. Preferred qualifications include: An established record or promise of excellence in scholarly research and publication; Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with faculty colleagues; Demonstrated capacity to teach students from diverse educational, socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds; Interest in engaging in public intellectual work within and beyond the confines of the University; Excellence in teaching at the University level; Ability to mentor graduate students; Expertise
in one or more of the following subfields: popular culture theory, film
and media studies, expressive cultures, gender, popular music, digital
cultures, social networking, or performance studies.
Applications can only be accepted online at https://unmjobs.unm.edu.
Please see posting number 0813182 for full details. For best consideration, application materials must be received by November 30, 2011. A completed application consists of 1) a signed letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) samples of candidate's scholarly writing, 4) sample syllabi of relevant courses and 5) a list of three references. For questions about this position please contact Dr. Gabriel Meléndez at gabriel@unm.edu. The University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.
Michigan State University | OPEN RANK (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR PROFESSOR) TENURE SYSTEM
The Center for Applied Inclusive Teaching and Learning in Arts and Humanities (or CAITLAH) is an initiative of the College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University (CAL), designed to advance effective and transformative teaching practices in K through U settings. CAITLAH provides a hub to promote a core mission of CAL: developing excellence in teaching and learning for our faculty, graduate students, and K-12 teacher candidates. The mission of CAITLAH involves establishing and helping to sustain a rich intellectual professional community, committed to critical inquiry and research-based practices in teaching, learning, and community outreach. As CAL seeks to become a leader in excellence in research and teaching, CAITLAH helps to shape and advise CAL departments and their faculty on advancements in teaching and learning across arts and humanities fields. It is also active in conducting and disseminating knowledge that stems from original studies important to shaping the College's emerging understandings of languages and literacies in English teacher education and beyond. As part of CAL's continuous quality improvement process, CAITLAH enhances the undergraduate and graduate student experience, makes classroom activities more inclusive, and aggressively fosters a research agenda that promises to offer new insights into the teaching of languages, texts, and cultures across the lifespan.
Position and Responsibilities -The College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University seeks a dynamic faculty member within the tenure system to contribute to and co-direct CAITLAH, and teach undergraduate and graduate students in English Education and the Critical Studies in Literacy and Pedagogy track of the Rhetoric and Writing program. The academic year (9-month) appointment, which is open rank, can be in the Department of English or the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures. Specific terms of the appointment will be negotiable; however, the new hire will be tasked with organizing, synthesizing, and imagining more effective and inclusive approaches to teaching across schools, communities, and disciplines. The successful candidate will also provide leadership in applied course design for the Dean's office as part of a continuous effort to enhance the teaching capacities of our faculty.
Qualifications -Applicants are expected to hold a PhD or equivalent qualifications in a field relevant to the expected job duties outlined above. Applicants who have experience teaching in K-12 settings, who have significant experience conducting large-scale quantitative or mixed-methods research studies, and/or who have experience working with state level departments of education are preferred. Preference will also be given to applicants with a successful record of grant writing, collaboration, and scholarship in teaching and learning are also preferred. Successful applicants will possess strengths in one or more of the following areas:
? Innovative curriculum design and evaluation
? Learning assessments
? Quantitative and/or mixed methods approaches to language and literacy research
? Scholarship on English Learners
? K through U teacher development (with emphasis on sociocritical and culturally relevant approaches to language and literacy)
? Scholarship on content area literacies (including teaching reading and writing across the curriculum and disciplinary literacies)
? Scholarship on adolescent and adult literacy
? Research on diverse learners
? Research in sociolinguistics, discourse studies, and/or anthropological linguistics
Salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
All applications for this position must be submitted electronically at the Michigan State Human esources web site http:www.jobs.msu.edu (posting 5390). Three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Karla Bauer, 235 Bessey Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824 or bauerka@msu.edu. Ellen Cushman, CAITLAH search committee chair, is available to answer any questions related to this search. She can be reached by phone at: (517) 432-2575, or by email at: CAITLAH@cal.msu.edu. Please submit your full application packet no later than December 5, 2011, though the search will remain open until the position is filled.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
The Department of Sociology at Saint Joseph's University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Sociology at the Assistant Professor level anticipated to begin in Fall 2012. Areas of specialization are open, but we are primarily interested in candidates who possess a sociological perspective on the study of crime. Areas of interest: quantitative methods; race, ethnicity, substance abuse, international criminology. Candidates will have responsibilities in the undergraduate sociology and criminal justice programs and the M.S. Criminal Justice Program. Normal teaching load is three courses per semester.
Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching, evidence of scholarship, an earned doctorate by Fall 2012, and an understanding of and commitment to support the mission of the University. The candidate will be expected to develop an independent and ongoing research program.
Interested persons must apply on-line at https://jobs.sju.edu. Complete applications should include a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Raquel Kennedy Bergen, Department of Sociology, 5600 City Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131.
Applications must be received by January 1, 2012. Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. We encourage minority and women applicants for all positions. AA/EOE M/F/D/V
Department Head and Professor | Department of African American Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Head of the Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with
appointment as Associate Professor or Professor. The head leads a department with an established undergraduate program, developing graduate program, active research program, and strong engagement across the university. Candidates must have qualifications appropriate to appointment with tenure, including Ph. D., national and international reputation for scholarly productivity in research, and demonstrated teaching accomplishments. Previous teaching experience and research in the discipline of African American Studies are highly desirable. Candidates also should have a record of administrative effectiveness or demonstrate high promise of leadership and administrative competence, and possess the personal characteristics required to assume a demanding and significant role. This is a full-time nine-month position with summer support. Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and vision. The preferred starting date is on or before August 16, 2012, but adjustments will be made, if needed, to accommodate the selected candidate.
Please create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload
application materials through this system. To ensure full consideration, upload a letter of interest, a current curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three professional references by December 10, 2011.
Nominations and questions can be sent to:
Professor James Barrett
Search Committee Chair
156 CAB MC-448 (ATTN: Paula Hays)
605 Springfield Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
Or to: lasdean@illinois.edu (Paula Hays 217-333-1350)
For information about Illinois, visit our web page at http://www.afro.illinois.edu/
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)
Penn State University - Department African American Studies Department Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of African American Studies
Qualifications The Pennsylvania State University, College of the Liberal Arts, invites applications for a tenure-stream position in its new Department of African American Studies. The position is to be filled at the rank of assistant or beginning associate professor, effective July 1, 2012. Applicants should have demonstrable teaching experience or potential, and scholarly credentials commensurate with a tenure-stream appointment at a major research university. While we welcome applications from scholars across all the relevant areas of specialization and competence, we particularly encourage applications from scholars with research emphases in feminist theory and in humanistic disciplines like history, comparative literature, philosophy, and English.
Application Procedures Interested parties should submit a formal letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/. Electronic submission is preferred. If you cannot submit electronically, applications can be mailed to Marie Carlson, The Pennsylvania State University, 133 Willard Building , University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by December 1, 2011, will receive first priority, although all applications will be considered until the search is concluded. For additional information, contact Marie Carlson at mdc16@psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Application Deadline open until filled - Do not post after 01/31/2012
Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Head of the Department of African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with appointment as Associate Professor or Professor.
The head leads a department with an established undergraduate program, developing graduate program, active research program, and strong engagement across the university. Candidates must have qualifications appropriate to appointment with tenure, including a Ph.d., national and international reputation for scholarly productivity in research, and demonstrated teaching accomplishments. Previous teaching experience and research in the discipline of African American Studies are highly desirable.
Nominations and questions can be sent to: Professor James Barrett
Search Committee Chair
156 CAB MC-448 (ATTN: Paula Hays)
605 Springfield Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
Or to: lasdean@illinois.edu (Paula Hays 217-333-1350)
Cornell University's Africana Studies and Research Center
Applications are being accepted for 3 tenured or advanced tenure-track faculty positions in the following areas: Race and Inequality; African Diasporas, including but not limited to Afro-Asians, Afro-Europeans, and Afro-Latinos; Gender, LGBT, and Sexuality Studies; and Black Political Thought. Exceptional candidates in all areas pertaining to the field of Africana Studies are invited to apply.
Candidates must have an established record of excellence in scholarship, teaching and collegial service. We are particularly interested in applicants who have administrative experience and leadership skills and are committed to advancing the field of Africana Studies. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2011. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. To apply, please visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1144
The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is hiring for one assistant professor position in sexuality studies with an emphasis on Africana/critical race studies.
As a key objective of the institution's new strategic plan, the College of Charleston is building an African American Studies program as befits its unique location and the history of the Carolina Lowcountry. Working with key institutional partners, including the Avery Research Center and the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World as well as the 10 affiliated faculty, the program expects to launch a new major in African American Studies shortly to go along with an existing and successful minor.
The African American Studies Program invites applications for its first of several full-time tenure-track Assistant Professorships to begin August 16, 2012. We seek an energetic scholar with leadership potential and program development experience. The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in African American Studies, or a related social science discipline, and will teach exclusively in African American Studies. Area of specialization is open, but a strong preference will be given to applicants with scholarly and teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas, as they relate to the contemporary African American experience: gender and sexuality, marriage and family, urbanization/gentrification, or public policy. The teaching load is 3/3; demonstrated teaching ability and an active research agenda is required. A Ph.D. by August 2012 is required. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, graduate transcripts, letters from three academic referees, and a short writing sample (no more than 20 pages) by October 21, 2011 to: Dr. Conseula Francis, English Department, College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424.
The College of Charleston is a selective institution with a strong liberal arts and sciences tradition located in historic downtown Charleston, SC. Founded in 1770, the College has a rich history with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students. The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome applications from women and minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's teaching and research missions. Screening begins on October 21, 2011 and continues until the position is filled.
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Robert Fikes, Jr., Librarian
San Diego State University
Third Edition
2011
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