Faculty Position Openings Template

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, associate or full professor to direct its recently-launched Master’s Program in American Studies.

The successful candidate will be a highly dedicated scholar-teacher committed to interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching, critical pedagogy, community-based learning and civic engagement, and/or the exploration of the Americas in transnational contexts.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in American Studies or a related field and a record of teaching and scholarship commensurate with appointment as an Associate or Full Professor with possibility of tenure on arrival. Administrative experience is preferred, and evidence of scholarly and teaching excellence is required. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in one of the following areas: popular culture, visual culture, race/ethnicity, the Americas in transnational contexts, performance studies, or queer studies.

The candidate will be expected to teach two courses per year.

The appointee’s tenure home will reside in the department most closely related to her or his intellectual interests.

Department:	Humanities and Social Sciences/American Studies Program
Position Title:	Director, MA in American Studies
Position Qualifications/ Responsibilities:	The College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, associate or full professor to direct its recently-launched Master’s Program in American Studies. The successful candidate will be a highly dedicated scholar-teacher committed to interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching, critical pedagogy, community-based learning and civic engagement, and/or the exploration of the Americas in transnational contexts. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in American Studies or a related field and a record of teaching and scholarship commensurate with appointment as an Associate or Full Professor with possibility of tenure on arrival. Administrative experience is preferred, and evidence of scholarly and teaching excellence is required. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in one of the following areas: popular culture, visual culture, race/ethnicity, the Americas in transnational contexts, performance studies, or queer studies. The candidate will be expected to teach two courses per year. The appointee’s tenure home will reside in the department most closely related to her or his intellectual interests.
Application Procedure:	To guarantee consideration, application materials must be postmarked by December 1, 2009. Candidates should send a letter of application addressing their qualifications; a current curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; and official transcripts to: Dr. Susan Rouse Professor of Philosophy Coordinator, American Studies Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road Mail Drop 2208 Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591 or electronically to: MAdirector@kennesaw.edu For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu.
Date Position Available:	July 1, 2010. This position is contingent upon budgetary allocation.
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in employment or provision of services. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	For questions about this position opening, contact: Dr. Susan Rouse, MAdirector@kennesaw.edu.