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University of Wisconsin Madison -
African Diaspora Studies Location: Wisconsin, United States Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Submitted: Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
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African Diaspora Studies - U. of Wisconsin-Madison. The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks candidates for a new faculty position in the field of African diaspora studies. Appointment to begin in August 2009. The committee is seeking a scholar irrespective of discipline, of assistant or associate or full professor rank, whose primary specialization lies in some aspect of African diaspora studies, focusing upon the linkages between African diasporic communities and Africa, the dynamics of the forced or voluntary migration that led to the creation of those communities, their interactions and relations with societies of encounter, and the adaptation, reproduction and transformation of African institutional, cultural and expressive forms in diasporic settings. The committee particularly welcomes applications from candidates in Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, or related social science fields. Interested persons should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of their background and interest in African diaspora research and teaching, a sample of publications or writings, and three names of potential references to: Professor Tejumola Olaniyan, Chair, African Diaspora Search Committee, African Studies Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 205 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706-1397. To ensure full consideration, the application should be received by October 30, 2008. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The University Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. |
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Contact Info: Professor Tejumola Olaniyan Chair - African Diaspora Search Committee African Studies Program University of Wisconsin-Madison 205 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706-1397 Website: http://africa.wisc.edu/ |
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