University of Missouri - Columbia
Assistant/Associate Professor in African American gender topics
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Missouri, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The Women's and Gender Studies Department (WGST) at the University of Missouri-Columbia seeks a scholar whose primary research and teaching interests focus on African American and gender topics. This is a tenure track position beginning in August 2009. Requirements include an advanced A.B.D. or PhD, evidence of ability to conduct a program of research on African American gender issues, and commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Applicants should have research and teaching interests in one or more of the various intersections of race, ethnicity, region, culture, class, gender, age, sexuality, disabilities. The teaching load in the department is four courses per year. The department provides excellent research support, mentoring and offers an exciting intellectual environment.
The University of Missouri-Columbia is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. In relation to this, candidates who support those goals are encouraged to apply and to identify their relevant strengths and experiences, indicating these in the cover letter. We are interested in candidates who work in the intersections of African American Studies and Women's & Gender Studies.
To apply, submit a cover letter that includes a statement of your research, future research program and teaching interests or experience, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and publication(s) or writing sample(s) to: Dr. Tola Olu Pearce, Chair of Search Committee, Women's and Gender Studies Department, 325 Strickland Hall, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri. 65211.
The review of applicants will begin on November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Dr Tola Pearce (pearcei@missouri.edu), Dr. Jacquelyn Litt (Littj@missouri.edu) Chair of WGST, or Administrative Assistant Shelda Eggers at (573) 882-2703 or EggersS@missouri.edu. Further information about the WGST program can be found on the website: http://wgst.missouri.edu
The University of Missouri is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Contact: |
Dr. Tola Olu Pearce
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Website: | http://wgst.missouri.edu |
Primary Category: | African American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | American History / Studies Area Studies Black History / Studies Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 07/22/2008 |
Closing Date | 11/15/2008 |