American Studies 2014

Page for Academic Positions in American Studies that begin in 2014.

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See also: Indigenous and Native American Studies 2013-2014, Ethnic American Literature 2014, African American Literature 2014, North American History 2013-14, and Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

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===Boston University - Professor of American / New England Studies===

The American and New England Studies Program at Boston University is searching for a senior level faculty member to both teach classes in and serve as director of our MA program in Preservation Studies beginning Fall 2014 (pending budgetary approval). As we anticipate extending the reach of this program into our undergraduate offerings and into the American Studies PhD program, we seek someone who will teach undergraduates as well as MA and PhD students.

Required Skills: Applicants must be either Associate or Full Professors who can teach courses in historic preservation, as well as topics that would fit more broadly in an American Studies framework.

Boston University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Please send a cover letter, c.v., and the names of three references to Professor William Moore, Chair of Preservation Search at[http:// mailto:moorewd@bu.edu moorewd@bu.edu] by December 1, 2013.

InsideHigherEd and HigherEdJobs.com

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Brown University - Women's and Gender Studies / American Studies
Brown University's Department of American Studies seeks applications for a tenure-track position in Women’s and Gender Studies. Applicants can come from a range of disciplinary homes but should also have experience with the varieties of interdisciplinary scholarship prominent in contemporary American Studies. We seek candidates who focus on women from an anthropological, cultural, historical, and/or socio-political perspective, though we would be particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship takes up issues of work or labor and sexuality and who are open to transnational approaches. Faculty in the Department of American Studies work closely with students in ethnic studies and public humanities, and the best candidates should expect to do the same. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2014, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will demonstrate research promise and accomplishments appropriate to rank, and be prepared to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, both MA and Ph.D. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or firmly expected by July 2014 and must show promise of significant scholarship and teaching ability.


 * Application Instructions: To expedite the process, please submit letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (article or chapter length) no later than October 15, 2013.
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 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014

California State University, Fullerton - TT Asst. Professor in American Studies
The Department of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2014. Desirable specializations include American popular, digital, visual, or material culture, with an emphasis on the 20th and/or 21st centuries. The new faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in American Studies as well as upper-division and graduate courses in areas of specialization; advise students; engage in scholarly activities; serve on academic committees and contribute to department and university governance. Positive decisions on tenure and promotion require excellent teaching as well as research, peer-reviewed publications, and participation in the university and the profession.

Required Qualifications (1) Ph.D. in American Studies, American social/cultural history, or related fields; (2) University teaching experience; (3) Ability to teach Introduction to American Studies, Introduction to American Popular Culture, and American Studies Theories and Methods; (4) Ability to teach advanced courses dealing with popular, digital, visual, or material culture; (5) Ability to teach American culture within an historical context; (6) Evidence of effective teaching and potential for successful research and scholarly publication; (7) Ability to interact successfully with a diverse student body and to work effectively within a multicultural environment; (8) Ability to balance excellent teaching with outstanding scholarship and professional service.

Rank and Salary: This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available, which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/documents/benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf

Job Control Number 23603G-14-007

Appointment Date August 2014

Application Procedure: To apply, please send by mail (e-mail submissions will not be accepted) (1) a letter of interest; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) three letters of recommendation; and (4) a writing sample to: Carrie Lane, Recruitment Chair, Department of American Studies, California State University, Fullerton, P.O. Box 6868, Fullerton, CA 92834-6868. Phone: (657) 278- 7359. Fax: (657) 278-5820. E-mail: clane@fullerton.edu

Application Deadline: To assure full consideration, application materials must be postmarked by September 15, 2013. For more information on the Department of American Studies, please visit our website at: http://amst.fullerton.edu/

Deadline: Sept. 15, 2013

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 * Very careful about following established CSU "rules" - which are pretty normal - about the process.

Middlebury College - TT Asst. Professor, American Studies - 19th c. Visual & Material Culture
The Program in American Studies seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track position, beginning September 2014, in 19th-century Visual and Material Culture. Some particular areas of interest to the program include (but are not limited to) the emergence of advertising; the history of landscape and landscape design; material culture in the home; the visual construction of race, class, and gender distinctions in the late-19th century; the integration of digital teaching and scholarship with the study of the visual and material. The successful candidate will teach core courses in the American Studies program, courses in his/her area of specialization, and courses in relevant departments and programs. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.

All application materials must be received by November 15, 2013. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio, submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, official transcript and three letters of recommendation, at least two of which speak to teaching ability. More information at: http://apply.interfolio.com/22238

Middlebury Employment Opportunities

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Penn State Harrisburg - Assistant or Associate Professor of American Studies and Ethnic/Gender Studies
Penn State Harrisburg, School of Humanities, invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of American Studies and Ethnic/Gender Studies. The American Studies program offers the BA, MA and PhD and has an active public outreach component. The successful candidate will have credentials in ethnicity, gender, race and sexuality. Teaching assignments may include graduate seminars in Race and Ethnicity, Gender and Culture, Problems in American Studies and American Studies Theory and Method, and undergraduate courses in Ethnic America, African-American Experience, Women in American Society, American Masculinities, American Themes and Eras, and Introduction to American Studies. Candidates should have college teaching experience, a promising research and publication agenda in American Studies, and a commitment to university service and outreach. Experience with graduate instruction and advising in an American Studies program is desirable. Ph.D. in American Studies preferred. Degree must be in hand by the appointment date. Please visit our website at http://www.hbg.psu.edu/hum/amst.

The review of applications will begin on October 14, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. To be considered, please submit a cover letter explaining experience and match with this position, three letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. syllabi, course evaluations, peer observations), and a curriculum vitae to: American Studies Search Committee, c/o Mrs. Dorothy Guy, Director of Human Resources, Penn State Harrisburg, Box HNET-40338, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4898 or via email at [mailto:HBG-HR@LISTS.PSU.EDU HBG-HR@LISTS.PSU.EDU]. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.

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 * Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014 and Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

San Francisco State University - TT Assistant Professor, Asian American Studies

 * See full post at Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

Skidmore College - TT Prof. American Studies
The Department of American Studies at Skidmore College, a highly selective liberal arts college in Saratoga Springs, New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning September 2014. Strong commitment to interdisciplinary undergraduate education and teaching experience. Ph.D. in American Studies preferred.

Teaching load of five courses a year. Candidates with at least two of the following specializations are encouraged to apply: digital/media studies, gender studies, material culture, museum studies, race/ethnic studies. Ideally, applicants should be able to teach courses that cover a broad historical range. In keeping with Skidmore's strategic plan to enhance the diversity of our campus community, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and advising a diverse population of students is essential.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. All applicant materials must be received by October 1st. The department will interview candidates at the American Studies Association meeting in Washington, D.C. in November 2013.

To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at: https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55067

Deadline: October 1, 2013

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What are people submitting to this one? The application instructions seem to indicate a research/teaching statement at one point, and teaching philosophy/sample syllabi at another....
 * My suspicion is that "Sample Syllabi" is a standard category for that particular kind of HR submission portal and not something the committee specifically has in mind. I'd go with what's in the job ad, not the labels on the application.
 * I'm actually going to disagree: as someone who has been on the market for the past two years, the hybrid, super-deluxe research-teaching-syllabi-statement seems to be an increasingly popular genre. Plus, this is a liberal arts school where the teaching is taken VERY seriously. If you've got a good sample syllabus, use it. If not, don't sweat it, but IMO, don't EVER expect a job call to be rational or reasonable.

Trinity College (CT) - TT Asst. Professor, American Studies - America in the World
The American Studies Program at Trinity College will appoint an innovative scholar whose research and teaching locates American culture and events within an international dynamic. Candidates may work in any time period, but preference will be given to those whose work centers on visual and material culture or empire and colonization in a world-historical context. The successful candidate may primarily address the social, economic, cultural, or political dimensions of American engagement in world history, with attention to the relationships of both 'global' and 'national' developments, and will be able to contribute to departments and multidisciplinary programs, such as English, Environmental Science, History, International Studies, and/or Women, Gender, and Sexuality. This is a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. Trinity College, an AA/EOE committed to achieving diversity among its faculty, encourages women and members of minority groups to apply.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, c.v., three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a writing sample no later than November 12, 2013 to American Studies Search.

Deadline: Nov. 12

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University of Michigan - TT Prof. Asian American and/or Pacific Islander Studies
The University of Michigan's Department of American Culture and its Asian/Pacific Islander American (A/PIA) program seek qualified applicants for a tenure-track appointment in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander studies at the rank of assistant or early associateprofessor. This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2014.

Scholars with a demonstrated expertise in Asian American and/or Pacific Islander studies are encouraged to apply. We seek to increase our expertise in transnational migration, comparative/interethnic studies, indigeneity, social movements, religion, gender and sexuality, or cultural studies. We especially encourage applications from candidates who can teach courses on South Asian Americans and/or Muslim Americans. Evidence of excellence in teaching and research is crucial. Ph.D. required prior to appointment.

Candidates should submit a digital application dossier via email attachment (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) to ac-position@umich.edu. Include: 1. Cover letter addressed to Chair, A/PIA Search Committee 2. Vita 3. Writing sample (no more than 25 pages) 4. Statement of teaching philosophy and experience 5. Evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., student evaluations of teaching, course syllabi, teaching awards) 6. Statement of current and future research plans 7. Three letters of recommendation, which should be sent to ac-position@umich. edu directly from the signer's (or credentialing service's) institutional email address

Screening of applications will begin September 1, 2013, and will continue until an appointment is made. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

University of Minnesota - TT Asst. Prof. of American Studies
The Department of American Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the area of American popular culture to begin fall semester 2014 (25 August 2014 ).

Appointment will be 100% time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May). Appointment will be made at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor, consistent with collegiate and University policy. Salary is competitive.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise on the historical trajectories of American popular culture and mass media in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. We are particularly interested in scholarship that engages with issues of race, class, disability, gender and sexuality in the United States and that can place this work within transnational, indigenous, and/or global contexts.

Ph.D. in American Studies, or any related field such as Cultural Studies, History, the Humanities, Media, and the Social Sciences, is required by the start date of the appointment, as well as evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and productive, innovative scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of one year of college or university teaching experience.

Candidates will be evaluated according to a) overall quality of their academic preparation and scholarly work, b) relevance of their scholarly research to the department's academic priorities and fields of inquiry, c) evidence of commitment to teaching and skills as a teacher, and d) strength of recommendations. Duties/Responsibilities Faculty in the Department of American Studies in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active research program that includes publication, teach courses in area(s) of specialty as well as core American Studies curriculum, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in departmental, collegiate and University service.

For information on faculty workload principles and guidelines in the College of Liberal Arts, visit: http://www.cla.umn.edu/admin/curriculum/Workload.html. Program/Unit Description: The Department of American Studies at the University of Minnesota is one of the oldest and most highly regarded Ph.D.-granting American Studies programs in the nation. The department comprises a diverse faculty of scholars who use many approaches to the study of the United States within a global context and work in a variety of fields, including popular culture, comparative racial formation, feminist studies, sexuality studies, transnational migration, and political economy. For further information, please visit the department website: http://americanstudies.umn.edu

Established in 1868 the College of Liberal Arts supports the University of Minnesota's land-grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education.

The College of Liberal Arts values diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives as key to innovation and excellent education. Please visit the College of Liberal Arts website for further information: http://cla.umn.edu

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Application Instructions: Please apply online via the University of Minnesota's Employment System, at https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=113690

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click on "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING" and follow the instructions. You will have an opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach required materials.

Candidates must submit (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) a sample of scholarly work of no more than 40 pages through the University online system.

In addition to the materials submitted with the online application, three (3) confidential letters of recommendation must be submitted to amstdy@umn.edu, preferably through Interfolio. Please ask letter writers to include your last name in the subject line of the email.

No other materials will be accepted at this time. We will be unable to return application materials to a candidate.

Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Priority will be given to complete applications received by 27 September 2013. The position will remain open until filled.

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Williams College (MA) - TT Asst. Professor, Native American Studies
The Program in American Studies at Williams College invites applications for a new position in Native American Studies. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in American Studies or in a related discipline. Specialists in pre-1900 subject areas are especially welcome. The successful candidate will teach courses in American Studies and Native American Studies. The position is full-time, tenure-track, beginning Fall 2014.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest, a vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference by November 1, 2013. All applications should be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/22301.

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Colby College, American Studies/Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - Faculty Fellow
Faculty Fellow, American Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Colby College invites applications for a one-year replacement position for the 2014-2015 academic year. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed in the programs in American Studies and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies. The position carries a four-course load to include an introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, a junior level core course in feminist theory, a junior level core course in American Studies, and an elective in the candidate’s area of specialization. Candidate should have Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2014. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and statement of teaching philosophy and research interests to: [mailto:am-wgss-fellow@colby.edu am-wgss-fellow@colby.edu]. Review of applications will begin on 10/15/13. Interviews will be conducted at the American Studies Association meeting in Washington D.C. and by Skype. Colby College is committed to equality and diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, or age in employment or in our educational programs. For more information about the College, please visit our website: http://www.colby.edu

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===Harvard University - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global American Studies=== ===Washington University in St. Louis - John C. Danforth Postdoctoral Research Associate in Religion and Politics === ===Wesleyan University - Mellon Postdoc in Native American Studies===
 * See Full Post at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2013-14
 * See Full Post at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2013-2014
 * See Full Post at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2013-14