University of South Florida - Tampa, Humanities and Cultural Studies
Instructor, American Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Florida, United States |
Position: | Instructor |
American Studies. Instructor. The Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies at the University of South Florida invites applications for a full-time Instructor of American Studies with an emphasis on cultural performances, including tourism and travel practices. We are particularly interested in a candidate whose work employs phenomenological perspectives to explore public places as aesthetic texts. Teaching assignment is 4/4 with normally not more than 3 preps per semester, and includes teaching General Education courses in American studies as well as upper-level courses and graduate seminars in area of specialization. The successful candidate will also mentor and supervise undergraduate and graduate research and maintain an active research agenda. PhD in American Studies or equivalent discipline with demonstrable interdisciplinary qualifications required. Salary is negotiable. 9-month contract begins August 2012. Applicants must submit an online application through http://www.usf.edu/Employment/. Applications must include an application letter and Vita. In addition please have three letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Andrew Berish, American StudiesSearch Chair, Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies, CPR 107, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620. Applications must be received by January 15, 2012. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Sheela Fernandez at 813-974-9380 at least five working days prior to need.
Contact: |
Sheela Fernandez efernand@usf.edu 813-974-9380 |
Website: | https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Cultural History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 12/29/2011 |
Closing Date | 01/15/2012 |