Assistant Professor of American Studies

Last Updated on October 10, 2021 by admin

Recruitment Plan

Posting Number:	F001889
Academic Title:	Assistant Professor of American Studies
Rank:	Assistant Professor
Administrative Title:
Discipline	Humanities
Specialty:	African-American Studies
Contract Type:	Tenure Track
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Proposed Start Date:	08/01/2022
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Position Description Summary:	The Department of American Studies at George Washington University seeks applications to fill a tenure-track position in African American Studies at the rank of assistant professor beginning in Fall 2022. We welcome all areas of specialization and methodological approach, including especially the study of the environment (built and/or natural), the digital humanities, global Blackness and/or Blackness in Diaspora, queer of color critique, and political economy.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:	Responsibilities include maintaining a robust research and publishing agenda, teaching undergraduate and graduate students in core American Studies courses and in their own areas of research, and service work in the Department.
Minimum Qualifications:	Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in American Studies or a related field by date of appointment, and have teaching experience and research potential/experience, as demonstrated by works in progress or scholarly publications.
Advertised Salary:
Other Benefits:
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:	To apply, please complete the online faculty application and upload a cover letter, a current CV, and a writing sample (ideally article-length). We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials from those candidates selected for the second round of review. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Dara Orenstein, at dorenstein@gwu.edu. Applicants can learn more about GW’s Department of American Studies at our website.
Department Link:	https://americanstudies.columbian.gwu.edu
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled:	Yes
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link	https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/86490

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Documents Refer to Special Instructions to Applicants

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Will you have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in American Studies, or a related field, by date of appointment?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have teaching experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have research potential or experience, as demonstrated by works in progress or scholarly publications?
   • Yes
   • No

To apply, please complete the online faculty application and upload a cover letter, a current CV, and a writing sample (ideally article-length). We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials from those candidates selected for the second round of review. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Dara Orenstein, at dorenstein@gwu.edu. Applicants can learn more about GW’s Department of American Studies at our website.