University of New Mexico, Dept. of American Studies- Assistant/Associate Professor Position

The Department of American Studies at the University of New Mexico is currently searching for an Assistant or Associate Professor in American Studies with expertise in Native American Studies. The appointment will begin August 2010. Please apply by January 4, 2010 for best consideration.

University of New Mexico, Dept. of American Studies- Assistant/Associate Professor Position
The Department of American Studies at the University of New Mexico invites applicants for a probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision in American Studies with expertise in Native American Studies at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. For an Assistant Professor applicant, the PhD must be completed prior to appointment. For an applicant seeking appointment at the level of Associate Professor, applicants must show evidence of qualifications commensurate with tenure eligibility. The appointment will begin in August, 2010. Responsibilities will include teaching in the area of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate level, graduate student mentoring, and service. Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications of successful applicant and the rank at which appointment occurs.
The UNM American Studies Department organizes its interdisciplinary curriculum around these concentrations: Native American Studies; Transnationalism and Globalization; Critical Regionalism and Southwest Studies; Critical Race and Class Studies; Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies; Comparative Cultural and Popular Culture Studies; and Environment, Science and Technology Studies.
UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, please go to http://hr.unm.edu/ and click the benefits link.
University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
You can now apply for this position by visiting the following link: unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55272