University of Massachusetts - Boston

Tenure-track Assistant Professor - American Studies

The Department of American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, to begin September 2009. We are interested in candidates who can teach interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate courses in early 20th century cultural history and literature, with strength in gender and sexuality studies. Teaching, advising, and mentoring experience in urban public institutions with diverse student bodies is desirable. PhD in American Studies, Humanities, or equivalent interdisciplinary training, must be in hand by May 2009. Candidates should send a description of research and teaching interests, curriculum vita, sample publications/chapters, and three letters of recommendation to:

Office of Human Resources
Search 11116
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393

Review of applications will begin January 20, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries contact: Professor Lois Rudnick, Chair, Search Committee, lois.rudnick@umb.edu

The University of Massachusetts Boston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer.