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Western Kentucky University
Department of African American Studies

Position Title:  Assistant Professor

Qualifications:  Western Kentucky University African American Studies Program invites applications for a tenure track, assistant professor to begin August 2009.  We are seeking a scholar whose active research agenda contributes to new developments in the interdisciplinary nature of African American Studies.  Evidence of scholarship required.  Teaching experience at undergraduate level preferred.  Familiarity with online teaching and integration of technology in coursework, developing programs and writing grants desirable.  Candidate must have earned doctorate in African American Studies or related field.

Responsibilities/Duties:  The successful candidate will teach in a growing program, must exhibit effective leadership and communication skills and have a willingness to develop and maintain relationships with departments and Colleges throughout the University.  The successful candidate will be expected to take a leading role in developing student centered activities and courses that contribute to the sustained growth of the Program.  Candidate will have primary responsibility for teaching the African American Experience and other core courses.

Application Procedures: 
Review of applications begins May 4, and will continue until the position is filled. Send application letter, resume, graduate transcript, teaching evaluations, sample course syllabi, and three current letters of recommendation to: African American Studies Job Search, Potter College of Arts and Letters, Room 200 Fine Arts Center, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101. Contact email is saundra.ardrey@wku.edu

Other Information : Located in the Potter College of Arts and Letters, the Program offers a minor in African American Studies and teaches several general education courses each semester. Western Kentucky University, a dynamic comprehensive university committed to the promotion of stewardship and student engagement, is an AA/EEO employer. The University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  

Application Deadline:  May 18, 2009

 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department  African American Studies Program     

Position Title:  Director,  African American Studies Program        

Qualifications:  The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an associate professor/professor to serve as Director of the African American Studies Program.  An interdisciplinary undergraduate major sponsored by the three arts and sciences schools at UAB, This is a 12-month position with preference given to those with administrative experience.  Rank and tenure status commensurate with experience.  A terminal degree in one of the disciplines of the three sponsoring schools is required.        

Responsibilities/Duties:   The director will be responsible for all aspects of planning, coordination and assessment of the program.  This is a 12-month position with preference given to those with administrative experience.  Rank and tenure status commensurate with experience.  Review of applications will begin February 1, 2009, and will continue until position is filled.  AASP Director will begin duties no later than August 1, 2009.     

Application Procedures:  Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, sample of scholarly/creative research, and three reference letters written by individuals with first-hand knowledge of the candidate's scholarly and/or administrative credentials.  Applications should be sent to African American Studies Search Committee, HB 302, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1260.                                

Other Information:  For further information on UAB and the African American Studies Program, go to www.uab.edu or www.uab.edu/african.    

Application Deadline:  May 31, 2009   

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