New York University, Department of Social and Cultural Studies
The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University seeks an Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow (non-tenure track) in the field of Africana Studies to teach core courses and electives for the Africana major.
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Fellow |
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/FACULTY FELLOW IN THE FIELD OF AFRICANA STUDIES
Department of Social and Cultural Analysis
ARTS AND SCIENCE
New York University
The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University seeks an Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow (non-tenure track) in the field of Africana Studies to teach core courses and electives for the Africana major. The position is open to all disciplines and historical periods. Our department is multidisciplinary, and welcomes applicants using comparative approaches in their research. Applicants whose work focuses on the Caribbean are especially encouraged to apply. Formed in 2005, the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis houses undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Social and Cultural Analysis, Africana Studies, American Studies, Asian/Pacific/American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Latino Studies, and Metropolitan Studies. This AP/FF position is a one-year appointment with possibility of renewal for up to three years. PhD must be in hand by September 1, 2013, and may not have been received before August 2008. The teaching load is three courses taught over two semesters per year of the appointment. The appointment will begin on September 1, 2013, pending administrative and budgetary approval.
Candidates should demonstrate experience and innovation in teaching and scholarship.
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Deadline for the submission of applications is March 29, 2013. Please submit a letter of application, a 20-page writing sample, sample syllabus, and curriculum vitae with names of three referees. Application materials must be submitted electronically. To apply, see the NYU Department of Social and Cultural Analysis website http://sca.as.nyu.edu. Instructions can be found under the homepage link “Employment Opportunities”. For questions, please email mc2828@nyu.edu. |
Website: | http://sca.as.nyu.edu |
Primary Category: | Social History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Cultural History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 01/17/2013 |
Closing Date | 04/16/2013 |