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See also: Ethnic Studies 2017-2018 and Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2017-2018

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American University of Beirut (LEB) - TT Asst. Professor - American Studies / Media Studies[]

The Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Media Studies at the American University of Beirut are seeking to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor to start on August 15, 2018. The hire will have a joint appointment with CASAR and Media Studies.

We hope to attract a candidate who can offer undergraduate and graduate courses in American Studies with a focus on media and communication. We are particularly interested in a scholar whose research and interests can contribute to the center’s efforts to foster research and outreach.

Applicants must have completed their PhD by August 2018. The appointment is for an initial period of four years. The language of instruction is English.

Applicants should send a cover letter, a curriculum vita, and a writing sample to Dean Nadia Cheikh, Faculty of Arts and Sciences at as_dean@aub.edu.lb

Three letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date.

For more information please visit our website at http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/

The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2017.

Bilkent University (TURKEY) - Open Rank Faculty Positions in American Culture and Literature - ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUESTED[]

The Department of American Culture and Literature at Bilkent University invites applications for one or two faculty positions -- open rank -- beginning in either spring semester 2018 (February 2018) or in fall semester 2018 (September 2018). Applications are invited from candidates with primary fields in American Studies, American literature, American history, film studies, art history, theatre and drama, cultural studies, gender studies, the anthropology of American cultures, the sociology of popular culture in the U.S., and critical theory. The regular course load is 3/3, but new faculty are granted a course load reduction during their first two years of teaching. Applicants should be able to teach one or more of our first and second year courses -- Introduction to American Studies, Methods and Texts, American Texts and Contexts, and the Survey of U.S. History -- as well as courses pertinent to the applicant’s specialty within the range of third and fourth year courses that we offer. We would prefer applicants who can work within interdisciplinary contexts; we are open to considering candidates with various fields and periods of specialization. Experience in teaching content-based English writing skills would be highly desirable.

Bilkent University, located in suburban Ankara, is a non-profit foundation university supported by its own endowment. Research is a priority at Bilkent University, and the university supports research through travel grants to archives and conferences. Bilkent seeks to accommodate dual career couples. Bilkent is a vibrant international community; faculty members come from 40 different countries, and the language of instruction across the university is English. The university offers a generous benefits package including on-campus housing, health and retirement benefits as well as subsidized private school for faculty members' dependents in the K-12 levels leading to an IB degree.

Applicants must send a letter of application outlining preparation and interests in research and teaching (including a list of courses taught), curriculum vitae (including the applicant’s e-mail address), at least three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts via the Bilkent online application system (https://stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/AMER2017).

  • All applications submitted before 1 November 2017 will receive full consideration. Pay scale and academic rank are commensurate with publication record and experience. Applicants may be interviewed at the American Studies Association Annual Meeting, to be held in Chicago, November 9-12.
  • Also posted at American Open 2018 (Literature)
  • NOVEMBER 16th: Additional Materials Requested

Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) - TT Asst. Professor of American Literature[]

Fairleigh Dickinson University is New Jersey’s largest private university with two New Jersey campuses and two international campuses, one in Vancouver, B.C. and one at Wroxton in Banbury, England. University College is located on the Metropolitan Campus, which bridges the residential communities of Teaneck and Hackensack in a suburban setting just ten miles from New York City. The Metropolitan Campus attracts a diverse student population: more than a third are minority or international students from over 71 nations. We boast a faculty to student ratio of 14.1 and an average class average class size of 18 students.

University College’s School of the Humanities invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor of English. The successful candidate would anchor the American literature program alongside British and global anglophone literatures. The ideal candidate would have African-American literature as an area of specialization and have the desire and ability to teach and collaborate across humanities disciplines. Additionally, the candidate would have a commitment to program building and the recruitment of majors to the School.

Start date: August 2018.

Required Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in English or comparative literature at the time of appointment with a specialization in American literature and a second field or discipline excluding British literature (African-American and/or Latinx expertise strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to teach literature and interdisciplinary courses in the humanities
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level 
• Evidence of scholarly accomplishment or promise
Preferred Qualifications:
• Expertise in digital humanities and technologies 
• Experience assessing student learning outcomes
• Experience providing innovative, quality online instruction

Requirements of the position:
• Teach a broad variety of literature and humanities courses and college composition 
• Carry a 4/4 course load (with the opportunity to apply for regular, research release time)
• Pursue a scholarly research agenda that leads to peer-reviewed publications 
• Advise students in majors and minors
• Evaluate and mentor adjunct faculty
• Conduct learning outcomes assessment 
• Recruit students to the major and minor
• Participate in curricular revision and development 
• Develop interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty in other departments or schools
• Perform service at the departmental, school, campus and university levels
• Perform other relevant duties that may arise

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits. Application review will begin on March 15, 2018, and will continue until a candidate is selected. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Montana State University (MT) - TT Asst. Professor of American Studies - OFFER ACCEPTED[]

The American Studies Program at Montana State University (MSU), Bozeman, seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor. The successful candidate must have a PH.D. in American Studies or a related field by the start date, provide evidence of a strong interdisciplinary research program and of potential to become an outstanding teacher at both the undergraduate and graduate level. We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University. Duties and Responsibilities This position will be a full-time, tenure-track appointment with primary responsibilities in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in American Studies as well as in the department in which tenure will reside. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in outreach in the broader community. The teaching load will be consistent with other faculty in the department where tenure resides.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills: Ph.D. in American Studies or related field, preference will be given to applicants with a PhD within a field currently within the College of Letters and Science by start date. Expertise in comparative multi-ethnic studies, or non-US perspectives on American culture. Potential to publish high-quality, original scholarship in peer-reviewed publications. Potential to excel as a teacher and mentor at both the undergraduate and graduate level. • Evidence of scholarly achievements commensurate with experience. Evidence of excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills: Expertise in ethnography, material culture/museum studies, or sociology of the media. Commitment to supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.

The Successful Candidate Will: Possess expert oral and written communication skills. Posses the ability to inspire and mentor students. Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the department. Have strong interpersonal skills. Have an appreciation for diverse constituencies, including the broader public.

  • Screening will begin on December 31, 2017.
  • Email 1/17 "pool expired" (x4).
  • Is this a rejection email, or an automated notice related to their app system? Anyone asked yet or have any idea?
  • I sent the search admin an email; will update wiki once I get a response.
  • Update: got email from a different admin saying the "pool expired" email was a mistake, confirming the person below's account.
  • I got a "pool expired" e-mail and then another e-mail indicating I should disregard that e-mail and that the search is indeed still on. 
  • Has anyone heard anything about interviews?
  • Skype interview request 2/13
  • This isn't an actual search--an insider will be hired.
  • Any more info above and beyond that - how do you know?  (x2)
  • offer made and accepted - for the record, I am not an inside hire!

Oberlin College (OH) - TT Asst. Professor - Comparative American Studies (Native American and Indigenous Studies) - SEARCH SUSPENDED[]

The Comparative American Studies Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Native American and Indigenous Studies. Initial appointment to this position will be for a term of four years beginning Fall 2018 and will carry the rank of Assistant Professor. The CAS Program seeks candidates from a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields who examine Native American and indigenous experiences through one or more of the following frameworks: empire, race, gender, sexuality, law and politics, transnationalism, culture, community or activism.

About: The Comparative American Studies Program has 4 full-time faculty who approach the study of the United States with expertise drawn from many interdisciplinary fields, including American studies, ethnic studies, gender and sexuality studies, and visual culture studies. The Program has particular strengths in Asian American studies, Latina/o studies, feminist studies, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer studies. For further information on the Program, please see http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/comparative_american/ Phone: 440-775-8907.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will teach the standard teaching load (currently 4.5 courses per year) including a regularly offered introductory course in Native American and Indigenous Studies and two other courses in the incumbent’s area of expertise. The Comparative American Studies Program is committed to interdisciplinary and intersectional pedagogy at the undergraduate level. Faculty are expected to integrate issues of gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and citizenship within comparative and/or transnational frames in their teaching. The faculty member in this position will also participate in the core CAS curriculum, including Introduction to Comparative American Studies and/or one of our advanced research seminars. The incumbent will also be expected to engage in sustained scholarly research and/or other creative work appropriate to the position and participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including academic advising and service on committees.

Qualifications: Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. (in hand or expected by the first semester of academic year 2018-19). Candidates must demonstrate potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Oberlin College believes that diversity is essential to the excellence of our academic program. Applicants are asked to include in their cover letter information about how their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and/or community service will support Oberlin College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion; see http://new.oberlin.edu/student-life/diversity/. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations and should describe previous activities mentoring minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented groups. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Quick Link for Posting: http://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/5054

Compensation: Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at https://jobs.oberlin.edu. A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter that includes an articulation of the applicant’s teaching and scholarship; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) Unofficial transcript; 4) a writing sample of 20-30 pages; and, 5) Letters of Reference from three (3) recommenders*

  • By providing three (3) Professional References (names and email addresses), you agree that we may contact them through our applicant web portal. Reference writers will be asked to submit an electronic Letter of Recommendation on behalf of the applicant. Please note: At this time we are unable to accept Letters of Recommendation from an Interfolio email address.
  • Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the October 13 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration. Questions about the position can be addressed to the search committee at cassearch@oberlin.edu.
  • 23rd October - emails sent informing candidates that the search was suspended.

Penn State Harrisburg (PA) - TT Asst. Professor - American Studies[]

The American Studies program at Penn State Harrisburg invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of American Studies, with specializations in material culture and folklife, and ethnographic methods in the study of folklore. This position will commence in August of 2018. The American Studies program offers the BA, MA, and PhD degrees in American Studies, an integrated BNMA program for academically superior students, and two graduate certificates in folklore and ethnography and in heritage and museum studies. In addition, the program manages two academic centers: the Center for Holocaust and Jewish Students, and the Pennsylvania Center for Folklore. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in American Studies, folklore/folklife, history, or a related field is required. Desirable secondary fields include digital humanities, history, and transnational studies, with a strong preference for digital humanities experience. Teaching assignments may include core graduate and undergraduate courses in American Studies, as well as courses supporting the folklore and ethnography certificate.

To be considered, please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a sample of scholarly writing, and contact information for three references. Any supplemental materials the candidate would like to submit regarding teaching, including syllabi, teaching philosophy, and course evaluations should be mailed to: ATTN: Assistant Professor of American Studies Search Committee#, Penn State Harrisburg, School of Humanities, W351 Olmsted Building, Middletown, PA 17057. Questions regarding the search can be emailed to Anthony Bak Buccitelli at mailto:abb20@psu.edu.

Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/1105881

  • The review of applications will begin on November 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

Princeton University (NJ) - TT Asst. Professor - Asian American Literature and Culture - ASA INTERVIEWS HELD[]

Princeton University's Department of English and Program in American Studies invite applications for a joint appointment at the assistant professor level from scholars specializing in Asian American literature and culture. We welcome applicants working in all areas, periods, and critical approaches, particularly those addressing issues related to race and ethnicity using a multidisciplinary lens. Princeton University is committed to undergraduate as well as graduate teaching and advising, and the successful candidate will teach at all levels and supervise doctoral research.

Please apply online at: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/3441 with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a dissertation or book abstract, writing sample (under 30 pages), and a statement of teaching philosophy.

  • Consideration of applications will begin on October 5, 2017; the application deadline is October 15, 2017. Interviews will be conducted at the American Studies Association annual meeting in Chicago, November 9-12, 2017. Alternative arrangements will be made for candidates who are unable to attend the ASA meeting.

Rutgers University (NJ) - TT Asst. Professor - Native American and Indigenous Studies[]

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading Big Ten and AAU public research university with an enrollment of 65,000 students and 24,000 faculty and staff across its three campuses. Established in 1766 and celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.

Rutgers University values and is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community

Position: The Department of American Studies of Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2018. We seek qualified scholars in all fields with either disciplinary or interdisciplinary training in Native American and Indigenous Studies. The search will consider scholars whose work focuses on the United States, past or present, as well as those who use comparative and transnational indigenous studies frameworks in relation to the United States. Scholars whose work intersects with gender and sexuality studies, indigenous feminism, visual culture, literary studies, critical race studies, and new media are of particular interest, but scholars with expertise in any area of Native American and Indigenous Studies will receive full consideration. The successful candidate will teach introductory, methods, and seminar courses in American and Native American Studies at the undergraduate level. Positive decisions on tenure and promotion require excellent teaching and scholarship, peer-reviewed publications, and participation in the University and the profession.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in American Studies, Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, History, Literature, or a closely related field required by the start of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching and research. Expected start date of September 1, 2018.

Rank and Salary: The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary is subject to budgetary authorization and any Rutgers University faculty contract increases. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes health/vision/dental plans; and retirement plans.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A completed application will have the following materials: 1. a letter of interest 2. a curriculum vitae 3. writing sample (no more than 25 pages) 4. three letters of recommendation

Addressed to Professor Lou Masur, Chair, American Studies Search Committee, submitted electronically via https://apply.interfolio.com/46251.

  • Completed applications received by December 1, 2017, will receive full consideration.
  • I can't seem to find anything on the Rutgers' website, is this search still going forward?
  • yes. 
  • Any updates? 1/2/2018 [same posting on Ethnic Studies site has updates]

 San Francisco State University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice Studies - focus on National Security, Racialization, and State Power[]

San Francisco State University, School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in national security, racialization and state power beginning August 2018.  The School seeks individuals with a background in Criminal Justice Studies with a specialization in racialization, state power, and repression, with an emphasis on discourses and practices of national security and either: A) surveillance; and/or B) the criminalization of immigration. We are particularly interested in scholars who focus on the contested dynamics of national belonging in an era of neoliberal globalization, particularly the construction of national identity and constitutive others through a discourse of safety, and the subsequent development of state capacities to surveil, arrest, detain, deport, and/or execute said others. Scholars may also consider the transnational implications of judicial and legislative decisions about civil liberties in the context of heightened concerns over national security. In particular, we welcome scholars that study social movement mounted by racialized communities, and/or broader elements in civil society. Currently, tenure track faculty in criminal justice studies have expertise in youth crime, policing, mass incarceration, the racialized and gendered dynamics of criminalization and poverty and the politics of the criminal justice system from an interdisciplinary crime, law and justice perspective. The successful candidate would build on this body of expertise by developing new curricular offerings in one of two areas: 1) war, militarism and surveillance internationally and domestically; and/or 2) immigration, immigration policy, immigration enforcement and social movements by immigrants. This would expand our department’s offerings by adding a transnational focus to our faculty’s current emphasis on the social, political and legal construction of crime. Students would benefit from increased understanding of the dynamics of displacement, immigration, racialization, and punitive responses in the U.S. and internationally. Courses in these areas could help prepare students for future careers in government and law, growing fields that require critical understanding of the issues of national belonging and civil and human rights.  The School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) is a collaborative interdisciplinary school of public affairs oriented scholars that delivers degree programs in Criminal Justice Studies, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, and Urban Studies and Planning. Students in these programs are immersed in a problem-oriented learning environment that extends beyond the classroom and into the community, the public arena, and the world. Building on an ethos of social justice and sustainability, faculty prepare PACE graduates with critical and analytical skills necessary to understand and address the issues and challenges of the twenty-first century.  

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Law and Society, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Women’s Studies, or related field.   Candidates should have a strong background in racialization, state power, and repression, with an emphasis on discourses and practices of national security and either: A) surveillance; and/or B) the criminalization of immigration. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach courses in the areas of Criminal Justice Studies and Public Administration. Preferred candidates should have experience teaching, or mentoring minorities, or other underrepresented groups. Candidates must have an active record of scholarship related to their specialty area.   Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they have or will incorporate inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in their courses and/or scholarship/creative works.

Responsibilities: The position requires undergraduate teaching in Criminal Justice Studies with the possibility of undergraduate and graduate course in other PACE programs, mentoring and advising undergraduate students, developing an active ongoing scholarship program in one’s area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments. Detailed position description is available at http://pace.sfsu.edu/.  

Rank and salary: Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.

San Francisco State University is a member of the CSU system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. San Francisco State University faculty are expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or creative work. Our goal is to attract a world-class and diverse faculty committed to build a multicultural educational environment.  San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected category. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups.   A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any employment with the CSU. 

Application process: Submit letter of intent/interest, a current CV, a sample of scholarly papers, teaching philosophy, description of research interests and names and contact information of three references. Letters of recommendation upon request at a later date. 

  • Submit all materials online to pace@sfsu.edu by October 15, 2017. Review of applications will continue until position is filled. 
  • Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2017-2018


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San Francisco State Univeristy (CA) - TT Assistant Professor - Criminal Justice Studies - Criminal Justice Administration and Advocacy[]

San Francisco State University, School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in criminal justice administration and advocacy beginning August 2018. 

The department/school seeks individuals with a background in Criminal Justice and Public Administration with a specialization in advocacy and administration. The criminal justice system is administered through a network of public, private, and nonprofit organizations. At the federal level the Department of Justice alone has 144 programs that provide funding to state and local governments as well as for-profit and nonprofit organizations to deliver services and provide training as part of the criminal justice systems. Included in this network are more than 12,000 “crime and legal-related” nonprofit organizations in the United States, as well as countless state and local agencies vital to funding and implementing criminal justice reform and active in advocating for needed reforms. Other types of nonprofits are also involved in this network – they include small, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, grantmaking and philanthropic organizations, or nonprofits engaged more peripherally in criminal justice work. The bottom line is that criminal justice reform administration & advocacy is a collaborative endeavor at every level, requiring today’s criminal justice professionals to be able to work collaboratively at the intersections of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, as well as across levels of government. PACE seeks an assistant professor to teach and conduct research at these intersections, helping students understand the criminal justice system as a whole and preparing them to work at various junctures in that system. This hire will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in the criminal justice and urban studies & planning programs, as well as courses related in public or nonprofit administration in the Master of Public Administration Program. The hire would also help build a Criminal Justice Studies undergraduate track into the Masters in Public Administration (MPA) program, and/or build the criminal justice administration emphasis in MPA. Work or field experience related to the criminal justice system is preferred.  

The School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) is a collaborative interdisciplinary school of public affairs oriented scholars that delivers degree programs in Criminal Justice Studies, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, and Urban Studies and Planning. Students in these programs are immersed in a problem-oriented learning environment that extends beyond the classroom and into the community, the public arena, and the world. Building on an ethos of social justice and sustainability, faculty prepare PACE graduates with critical and analytical skills necessary to understand and address the issues and challenges of the twenty-first century.  

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Criminology, Public Administration, Public Policy or related field.  Candidates should have a strong background in criminal justice administration and advocacy in the context of the range of non-profit, for-profit and state community-based interventions and strategies in the criminal justice system, including the study of the ways these interventions impact traditional criminal justice strategies. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach courses in the areas of Criminal Justice Studies and Public Administration. Preferred candidates should have experience teaching, or mentoring minorities, or other underrepresented groups. Candidates must have an active record of scholarship related to their specialty area.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they have or will incorporate inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in their courses and/or scholarship/creative works.

Responsibilities: The position requires graduate and undergraduate and graduate teaching in Criminal Justice Studies and Public Administration with the possibility of undergraduate and graduate course in other PACE programs, mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students, developing an active ongoing scholarship program in one’s area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments. Detailed position description is available at http://pace.sfsu.edu/.

Rank and salary: Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.

San Francisco State University is a member of the CSU system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. San Francisco State University faculty are expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or creative work. Our goal is to attract a world-class and diverse faculty committed to build a multicultural educational environment. San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected category. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups.  A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any employment with the CSU.

Application process: Submit letter of intent/interest, a current CV, a sample of scholarly papers, teaching philosophy, description of research interests and names and contact information of three references. Letters of recommendation upon request at a later date. 

  • Submit all materials online to pace@sfsu.edu by October 15, 2017. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

University of Southern California (CA) - TT Open Rank Professor - American Studies / Ethnic Studies (2 Positions) - SKYPE / ASA INTERVIEW STAGE[]

The Department of American Studies & Ethnicity, Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California, is seeking two open rank tenure-track assistant, associate or full professors in the field of American Studies and Ethnic Studies with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2018. The successful candidates will be intellectually expansive scholars trained in the humanities and/or social sciences. The candidate must have a doctoral degree in appropriate field of study prior to appointment.

To learn more about the Department, visit our website at http://dornsife.usc.edu/ase/

  • Apply at: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/-/-/1209/5311364
  • We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2017. Applications should include: 1) A letter of application that specifically addresses the candidate's qualifications for the position, with areas of specialization, research and teaching interests clearly identified, 2) a current CV, 3) the names of three individuals who can be contacted by USC for a letter of reference 4) a writing sample (limited to 40 pages).
  • October 20th: received request for more materials (writing sample and mentoring statement).
  • Did you receive a request for another writing sample in addition to the one you submitted with your application?
  • Nov. 11: Skype and interviews being conducted at ASA.

University of Texas, Austin (USA:TX) - TT Asst. Professor - American Studies, incl. US Social/Cultural History - CAMPUS VISIT STAGE[]

  • Tenure track assistant professorship in American Studies, to begin Aug. 2018
  • The desired areas of specialization include intersectional approaches to Public Health and Environmental Studies, broadly conceived.
  • Teaching Load: 2/2 "it is expected that the successful candidate will teach at least one of the department’s core survey courses each semester, including U.S. Social and Cultural History (AMS 355 and/or 356)."
  • In addition to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, duties will include developing a strong research program, directing graduate research, demonstrating evidence of successful research productivity, and exhibiting a commitment to service to the department, college, and university.
  • Successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in American Studies or related field prior to appointment
  • Please submit an up to date CV; cover letter with description of teaching and research interests; evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., course syllabi, student evaluations); writing sample (preferably no more than 25 pages); and three confidential letters of recommendation.
  • Review begins: 1 Nov. 2017.
  • Any movement on this?
  • [6 Dec] Any updates on this? 
  • [19 Dec] Still nothing. 
  • Additional materials were requested in mid-December (Jan 2)

University of Washington (WA) - TT Assistant Professor, Chicana/o Studies (spec. Mexican American History)[]

The Department of American Ethnic Studies at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time, Assitant Professor tenure-track appointment in the area of Chicana/o Studies with an emphasis in Mexican American History and Culture starting on September 16, 2018.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree, or foreign equivalent, by the start of the appointment and must have demonstrated competence in the theoretical and comparative study and practices in the fields of Chicana/o and Ethnic Studies, as well as the ability to relate the study of Chicana/o issues to other U.S.-based ethnic groups. We particularly encourage applications from scholars with a doctorate in Chicana/o or Ethnic Studies, but also welcome applicants with degrees in the social sciences that include, but are not limited to, history, anthropology, sociology, geography and political science. 

Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to, the following comparative and interdisciplinary areas of study:

History of Chicanas/os in the Pacific Northwest
Northwest Latina/o ethnic communities
Social history of labor and union organizing in the west, southwest and northwest U.S.
Chicana/o settlement patterns in west coast communities
Chicana/o diasporic and transborder communities
Chicana/o environmental and health issues

We are seeking candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship with an active, theoretically-based research agenda. The successful candidate will teach comparative and ethnic-specific courses at both the introductory and advanced levels. All University of Washington faculty engage in research, teaching, and service.

Application Instructions: Send an application file that includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a sample publication of no more than 2,500 words, a statement of commitment to diversity and equity of no more than 500 words, a statement of teaching philosophy of no more than 500 words, and three letters of recommendation to: https://apply.interfolio.com/26947

  • Priority will be given to applications received on or before November 1, 2017. Semi-finalists will be asked to participate in an interview via Skype, and finalists will be asked to participate in a campus visit. Any inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee at aes@uw.edu.

Williams College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor - American Studies / Native American Studies - PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW STAGE[]

The Program in American Studies at Williams College invites applications for a full-time position in Native American Studies, to begin July 1, 2018. Our expectation is to make a tenure-track hire, at the rank of assistant professor, but we are also open to making a senior appointment. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in American Studies or in a related discipline, but period and research specialization are open. The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in Native American Studies and American Studies.

The American Studies program at Williams, among the oldest in the US, strongly values interdisciplinary work and is one of the college’s key sites for comparative work on race, ethnicity, and diaspora; we are deeply committed to building Native American Studies not only within the unit but at the college more broadly. We value the diversity of our program faculty, and we are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented groups as well as individuals who have experience in working with diverse student populations. Information about the program can be found at: https://american-studies.williams.edu/

Please send the following application materials to the program chair, Mark Reinhardt, via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/43136: a letter of application, which includes a summary of current scholarship, teaching experience, and any additional relevant information for the search committee; a curriculum vita; a separate brief description of two or three courses you would be especially interested in teaching; an article-length writing sample; and three letters of recommendation.

  • On the Ethnic Studies page it says preliminary interviews are being held

Visiting Positions / Limited-Term Appointments[]

Colby College (ME) - Visiting Assistant Professor in U.S. Popular Culture  - SEARCH SUSPENDED[]

The American Studies Program at Colby College invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor in U.S. Popular Culture, beginning September 1, 2018. Ours is among the oldest American Studies undergraduate majors in the U.S. We are a small, vibrant program with close relations with the programs of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, African American Studies, and Cinema Studies, and the departments of Anthropology, Art, and Music. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who will participate in the dialogue between American Studies and these other programs and departments, and who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to diversity and cohesion of the campus community.

We seek candidates with Ph.D.s in American Studies or closely related fields whose scholarship and teaching focus on U.S. popular culture with expertise in critical race, ethnic, or indigenous studies. The successful candidate will teach five courses per year, including one or more core courses in the major, and electives in their field. Applicants must have a strong record of teaching and scholarship, and must receive their Ph.D. no later than August 2018.

Please submit applications through Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/45511. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and statements of teaching philosophy and research interests.

  • Applications received by November 22 will receive full consideration. Interviews will be conducted electronically in early December. For further information contact Professor Laura Saltz, Search Committee Chair, lsaltz@colby.edu.
  • Interview requested 12/9
  • Email notice that search is suspended for "administrative reasons" - 1/30

Dickinson College (PA) - Visiting Assistant Professor in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies and American Studies[]

The Dickinson College Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and American Studies departments seek candidates for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2018. Candidates should have the Ph.D. in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies or American Studies, and must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach core courses as well as topics courses in both fields. Specifically, candidates will need to teach Intro to WGSS, Intro to Sexuality Studies and a WGSS transnational elective as part of the 5-course teaching load for the year. Proficiency in creating inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Area of research specialization is open.

The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and American Studies interdisciplinary curricula enable students to develop a rich and complex understanding of the range of gendered experiences, underscoring differences based on class, race, culture, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, and sexual identity.

http://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/46/women_s_and_gender_studies
http://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/32/american_studies

Dickinson College is a four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg, PA, and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.

Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via https://jobs.dickinson.edu. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation. Evidence of teaching effectiveness will be required of finalists.

  • Application deadline is March 26, 2018.

Franklin and Marshall College (PA) - Visiting Position - Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies/American Studies[]

  • Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a visiting joint appointment in the Department of American Studies and the Program in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies beginning Fall 2018. The rank will be Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor, depending on qualifications. Teaching load is 3/2.
  • The successful applicant will teach an introduction to American Studies; an introduction to Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies; feminist theory; a course in the College's general education program; and an elective in American and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies.
  • Applicants should possess or be close to completing a doctorate. Position is renewable for up to three years on evidence of good teaching and/or continued administrative approval. Teaching experience is required.
  • Candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, teaching and research statements, and teaching evaluation forms.
  • Interested candidates should apply at Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/47097.
  • For full consideration, applications should be received by February 15, 2018.

Skidmore College (NY) - Visiting Asst. Professor - American Studies[]

The Department of American Studies at Skidmore College, a highly selective liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York, invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor replacement position, beginning Sept. 2018. We are particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented backgrounds who can add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Qualifications: Strong commitment to undergraduate education and teaching experience essential. PhD, preferably in American Studies.

Teaching load of five courses a year. Candidates with two or more of the following specializations are encouraged to apply: Latin American and Latinx Studies, LGBTQ studies, and material culture. An ideal candidate will be prepared to teach a 200-level course titled Ethnic and Immigrant Experience and a 300-level course on American Material Culture.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD, preferably in American Studies. Other allied disciplines will be considered.

Candidates for this position should submit a cover letter, cv, sample syllabi, and statement of teaching and research interests. Additionally, the application system will prompt you to submit three email addresses for letters of recommendation. All referees will be emailed once you have completed the application process. All documents must be attached through the online application system to complete the application process and to receive your confirmation code. If you have questions please contact Clarissa Sawyer, Employment Coordinator in Human Resources at: csawyer@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5802

Apply at: https://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/1401

  • Screening of applications will begin January 22, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.

Washington University in St. Louis (MO) - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Cultures - American Culture Studies (AMCS) - POSITION FILLED[]

The Program in American Culture Studies (AMCS) at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Digital Cultures, renewable annually for up to two years contingent upon satisfactory performance; expected start date is July 1, 2018.  AMCS is an endowed program in Arts & Sciences that fosters cross-disciplinary intellectual exchange and transformative scholarship at the intersections of the humanities and social sciences. It offers an undergraduate major, a Ph.D. certificate program, a Master's program, and a wide array of collaborative research and teaching activities, seeking to build community among students of American culture from many fields.

We are particularly interested in applicants, academics and/or practitioners, whose research, teaching, and practice (1) have a strong theoretical awareness, but at the same time deeply engage ethnographic, material, and/or historical particulars; (2) center on an historically-informed study of digital cultures, broadly defined, especially as they pertain to media as a site of cultural production; (3) engage the digital transformation of media and the public sphere, as it pertains to the history of political economy and power, and matters of identity, membership, and exclusion.  We prefer applicants who engage digital cultures as a subject of study, and not only as a research or presentation methodology.

Candidates must have received the Ph.D. since July 1, 2014, or be scheduled to defend the dissertation before July 1, 2018.  The Fellow will receive a salary of $55,000 per year, plus benefits and a $3,000 annual research/travel stipend.

See also: Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2017-18[]

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