University of Texas - Austin

Assistant Professor, Critical Race and Legal Studies

The Center for Asian American Studies and Department of American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin invite applications for a tenure-track position in the general fields of Critical Race Studies and Law. We are seeking a colleague with an active research agenda, broad-ranging experience in legal studies, program building and service, and innovative teaching in the interdisciplinary fields of Asian American Studies and American Studies.

We will consider applicants with training in American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Cultural Studies or other similar interdisciplinary degree programs; and in more traditional areas such as Anthropology, History, English, Rhetoric, Comparative Literature, Sociology, Philosophy, or other similar disciplinary degree programs with a focus in Asian American and Legal Studies. The successful applicant will apply interdisciplinary methodologies to the field of legal studies in historical and/or contemporary settings. Duties include teaching at all levels of our curriculum, directing dissertations, MA reports, and honors theses, publishing actively, and offering service to the Center, the Department, the College, and the University.

Ph.D. required at time of appointment.

Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications.
Appointment begins Fall 2009. Applications must include a letter describing your research, teaching philosophy, and relevant experiences; curriculum vitae; and graduate transcripts. Three current letters of recommendation should arrive under separate cover. All dossiers must be complete by November 1.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please send all materials to:
CAAS/AMS Search Committee
c/o Center for Asian American Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station A2200
Austin TX 78712
(512) 232-6427