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Global Studies: Cultural Studies – Visiting Position
St. Lawrence University
Posted: December 17, 2007
Description:
Visiting Faculty position in Global Studies: Cultural Studies: The Global Studies Department at St. Lawrence University seeks applicants with expertise in cultural and multicultural studies. Preference will be given to those working in border studies or with a transnational approach to the cultures of the Americas. The person hired must be able to teach core courses in race, culture, and identity and theories of cultural studies as well as electives in her/his field. Applications are encouraged from people who enjoy working at the boundaries of disciplines, area studies, and interdisciplinary studies. Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with the theoretical debates surrounding area, global, development, ethnic or post-colonial studies and significant experience in transnational or comparative analysis.
Ph.D. by the time of appointment is expected. Candidates must present evidence of excellence in teaching. Teaching load is three courses per semester. Teaching will probably include supervising one to two senior independent projects and participating in departmental review of the projects.
Global Studies is a cross-divisional, interdisciplinary program drawing its depth from area studies and its theory and methods from political economy and cultural studies. The major includes core courses in global processes, race and ethnicity, comparative methods, cultural studies, theories of political economy.
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2008. To apply, candidates should send a detailed letter of application explaining their qualifications for and interest in the position, with particular attention to teaching in an interdisciplinary program at a liberal arts college. Candidates should also include a curriculum vita and three letters of reference.
Deadline:
Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. by the time of appointment is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
Documents Required:
To apply, candidates should send a detailed letter of application explaining their qualifications for and interest in the position, with particular attention to teaching in an interdisciplinary program at a liberal arts college. Candidates should also include a curriculum vita and three letters of reference to:
Contact Information:
Dr. Martha Chew Sanchez
Global Studies Department
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY 13617
Email: mchew@stlawu.edu
FAX: 315-229-7419
Additional information:
St. Lawrence University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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