Indiana University - Bloomington, American Studies

Assistant Professor, African Diaspora Studies

The Department of American Studies at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor in African Diaspora studies  including, but not limited to, the U.S. (19th century to present), beginning fall 2013. Research and teaching interests should be interdisciplinary and may include critical race studies, gender and sexuality, and religion. Scholars with hemispheric or transnational approaches are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference given to applicants with a PhD in American Studies. PhD in hand by date of appointment.

Electronic applications preferred.  Applicants should send a letter of application, dissertation or book abstract, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Vivian Halloran, search committee chair, at amstsrch@indiana.edu or by mail  to Department of American Studies, Ballantine Hall 521, 1020 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405. Application deadline is October 26, 2012.
 
For further information about the department, consult our website: http://www.indiana.edu/~amst/Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.