Michigan State University, The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH)
Assistant Professor - Performing Arts in South Asia and/or the Disaspora
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Michigan, United States |
Position: | Tenure Track Faculty |
The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a scholar whose research interests focus on performing arts (broadly conceived) in South Asia and/or the diaspora. This scholar will approach this topic from one or more of the following disciplinary fields: Cultural Anthropology, Cultural History, Music, Dance, Theatre, Performance Studies, South Asian Studies, or Religious Studies.
The RCAH at MSU is an interdisciplinary, residential undergraduate college in the arts and humanities with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and with a curricular emphasis on social justice, civic engagement, and the visual and performing arts. Michigan State University is a Carnegie R1 institution that values cross-college collaboration, and the successful candidate will also have opportunities to connect with faculty in his/her discipline at MSU.
This position will start 8/16/2017.
The RCAH is a vibrant, multi-disciplinary community that is diverse along many dimensions, including race and ethnicity; gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression; ability status; and religious belief, creed, or ideology. MSU is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Applicants should include a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and writing sample all in one PDF. Applicants also will be required to submit names and emails for three people from whom letters of reference will be solicited.
A PhD awarded in related area by the time of appointment and demonstrated excellence in teaching are required.
Special consideration will be granted to candidates whose work engages gender and sexuality or who can contribute to the RCAH’s Language and Culture and/or civic engagement curricula.
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To apply, go to https://jobs.msu.edu. Click on Search Postings at left, enter 3889 in the Posting Number field, and click Search. From there, follow prompts. All applicants must apply using this application portal. |
Website: | http://www.rcah.msu.edu/ |
Primary Category: | South Asian History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Anthropology Cultural History / Studies Dance and History of Dance Fine Arts Music and Music History Religious Studies and Theology |
Posting Date: | 08/30/2016 |
Closing Date | 10/26/2016 |