The American Indian Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor or associate professor. Ph.D. required. Application deadline: October 31, 2009.
Iowa State University Assistant/Associate Professor Position
Location: Iowa, United States
Institution Type: College/University
Position Type: Assistant or Associate Professor
Submitted: Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Main Category: American Indian History
Secondary Categories: U.S. History
The American Indian Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor or associate professor. The appointment will be in both the American Indian Studies (AIS) program and in an academic department which will serve as the tenure home. Potential departments include Anthropology, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Job Description: The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in an appropriate academic discipline with a specialty in the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas who has demonstrated ability to accomplish research-intensive publication.
The new faculty member will sustain an active program of scholarship in his/her area of specialization, teach courses in the program and in the tenure-home department, and function as a mentor and role model to students.
The American Indian Studies Program is one of four ethnic studies programs in the College's Center for American Intercultural Studies (with African & African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and U.S. Latino/a Studies). Information about AIS is found at http://www.las.iastate.edu/ais/, about History is found at http://www.history.iastate.edu, and about LAS is found at http://www.las.iastate.edu/.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in American Indian Studies/Indigenous Peoples of the Americas, demonstrate a potential for instructing and mentoring students, and have a Ph.D. in hand by August 15, 2010 in a discipline appropriate for one of the following academic departments: Anthropology, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Candidates for an assistant professor position must demonstrate potential for excellence in research and teaching, and candidates for an associate professor position must have a record of excellence in research and teaching.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated connection to an existing tribal community and with expertise that complements the current faculty in the program.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
Special Conditions: All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply for this Vacancy" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter to attach the following:
1) a letter of application that identifies the applicant's area of disciplinary expertise and includes statements of teaching philosophy and research interests
2) a curriculum vitae
3) samples of recent publications and/or creative work
4) a summary of graduate courses completed that are relevant to American Indian Studies
5) the name, address, phone number and email address of three references.
Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately to:
Cindy Bartleson
Attn: American Indian Studies Search
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
202 Catt Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1301
Questions may be directed to:
David Oliver (doliver@iastate.edu), Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, to
Sidner Larson (sidner@iastate.edu) Director, American Indian Studies Program, or to
Charles M. Dobbs (cdobbs@iastate.edu), Chair, Department of History.
Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
To ensure consideration, submit application by: October 31, 2009
Website: http://www.history.iastate.edu
