Search Committees
Assistant Professor in African American Studies Search Committee
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University of Florida
African American Studies Program
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' African American Studies Program invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank. We are interested in candidates with primary research foci in the humanities, particularly those that include a concern with some aspect of the history and politics of ideas, culture, the arts, and representation within the African American experience. Candidates with strong theoretical and methodological expertise in analyzing the interplay of the African American culture, power, and knowledge within the comparative or transnational context of the African Diaspora and Black Atlantic are also encouraged to apply. The position will begin in August 2008 and may be a joint appointment with an appropriate department in the College.
The development of interdisciplinary research is one of the University of Florida;s strategic goals, and the African American Studies Program is an active participant in the endeavor., We especially seek out candidates with previous experience working across disciplines, particularly in history, religious studies, and philosophy. Beyond teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the successful candidate will be expected to continue an active research agenda, including seeking external funding, participating in interdisciplinary research projects, and exploring the outreach potential of those efforts for African American and other African descendant communities. Candidates must have a Ph.D. by August 2008.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and the names and addresses of three references via regular mail to Willie L. Barber, Search Committee Chair, African American Studies Program, P.O. Box 118120, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-8120. The application deadline is January 5, 2008 and should reference job number 00024176. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution with a strong commitment to diversity.