Fordham University-African American Studies Assistant Professor Position

Fordham University invites applications for a specialist in African American Studies for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall 2011, at the Lincoln Center Campus. Ph.D is required at time of appointment. Application deadline: November 1, 2010.

Fordham University-African American Studies Assistant Professor Position
Fordham University invites applications for a specialist in African
American Studies for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant
Professor level starting Fall 2011, at the Lincoln Center Campus. The
African and African American Studies Department is seeking an
interdisciplinary scholar whose research and teaching is focused on
African American expressive culture, or who is able to teach in areas
such as Jazz Studies, Hip Hop Studies, African American Visual Art or
media representations. We are especially interested in candidates whose
work incorporates feminist theory, gender and sexuality studies. A
subfield in African American history is desired. The Ph.D is required at
time of appointment. The successful candidate should have a strong
interest in teaching on the undergraduate level, and a well-defined
research agenda.
Please send a letter of application and CV by email to Dr. Amir Idris at
idris@fordham.edu and hard copies to: Chair, Search Committee,
Department of African and African American Studies, Fordham University,
Lincoln Center, 113 W. 60th Street, New York, NY 10023, Rm # 414E, by
November 1, 2010. Fordham University is an independent, Catholic
University in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men
and women of all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.