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 Environment, Science and Technology at the level of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin in August, 2011. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the qualifications of the successful applicant. Application deadline: January 14, 2011.
University of New Mexico-Dept. of American Studies Assistant 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 Environment, Science and Technology at the level of Assistant Professor. The PhD must be completed prior to appointment. The appointment will begin in August, 2011. Responsibilities will include teaching in the area of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate level, graduate student mentoring, and service. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the qualifications of the successful applicant.
The UNM American Studies Department organizes its interdisciplinary curriculum around these concentrations: 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.
We are particularly interested in identifying a candidate with interdisciplinary teaching and research interests in the areas of Environment, Science and Technology, with a focus on science, technology, and society and/or environmental justice.
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.
Online applications can be submitted at unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60468.
