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Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg -
ASSOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR of AMERICAN STUDIES Location: Pennsylvania, United States Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Associate or Full Professor Submitted: Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
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ASSOCIATE or FULL PROFESSOR of AMERICAN STUDIES PENN STATE HARRISBURG, School of Humanities invites applications and nominations for a newly created tenured position in the American Studies program. The program offers bachelor’s, master's, and doctoral degrees in American Studies, and houses the Center for Pennsylvania Culture Studies and a regional chapter of the American Studies Association. The program has designated subfields of culture, arts, and communication; interdisciplinary history and politics; ethnography and society; public heritage; and regional, environmental, and urban studies. With its location in a state capital and a prominent heritage region, the program maintains strong ties with state and regional governmental, historical, and cultural agencies. For additional details, visit our website at: www.hbg.psu.edu. The successful candidate will join colleagues in leading core courses in American Studies theory and methods, issues in American studies, and a capstone research seminar. Areas of research and teaching are open, but the program is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in environmental and urban studies; religion and culture; technological and economic history; international perspectives in American Studies; and social science approaches to American Studies. Service expectations include assisting the management of different degree programs, involvement in program development and outreach initiatives, and representation of the program in American Studies organizations. Ph.D. in American Studies or equivalent is required; and established and significant record of scholarly achievement in research and teaching meritorious of tenure. Candidates of senior rank with experience in American Studies graduate programs and an active research agenda will be given preference. Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2009 and continue until the positions are filled. To be considered, please submit a cover letter detailing qualifications, a current CV and three letters of reference to: Mrs. Dorothy J. Guy, Director of Human Resources, Box H-NET-30216, Penn State Harrisburg, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4898. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. |
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Contact Info: Mrs. Dorothy Guy Director, Human Resources Box H-NET-30216 Penn State Harrisburg 777 W. Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA 17057 |
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