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Position Announcement: Latino/a Cultures
The Department of American Studies at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship with a specialization in Latino/a cultures to begin August 2009. We are interested in all research areas within Latino/a cultures, but with priority to the following areas that correspond with the Department’s unique strength in the arts and in issues of identity: music and performance; film; photography; painting; popular culture; religion; sexuality. We are seeking an interdisciplinary scholar who can also teach methods and approaches to Latino/a studies and courses that address American racial and ethnic diversity more broadly. PhD required in American Studies or comparable interdisciplinary training; degree must be awarded by August 2009. Fluency in Spanish required. Interdisciplinary teaching experience desirable.
Candidates must submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Screening of applications begins September 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Attachments to the online application should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three letters of reference. Materials to be sent directly to the department (Professor John Raeburn, Search Committee Chair, American Studies Department, 210 Jefferson Building, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242) include a writing sample of 25 pages or so, graduate school transcript(s), and letters of reference. Refer to requisition number 55750.
The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University, College and Department reflect this commitment. Women and members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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