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Position Available: Assistant Professor of African American Studies in Sociology or Political Science

A position is available for an Assistant Professor of African American Studies in Sociology or Political Science at the University of Kentucky.

The African American and Africana Studies Program and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky seek an Assistant Professor of African American Studies working in the disciplines of sociology or political science.  The African American and Africana Studies Program (AAAS) is an interdisciplinary program that advances the study of African American Studies, African Studies and African Diaspora Studies. The position is a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the home department of his/her discipline whose teaching and service will be evenly allocated between AAAS and that department.  The area of specialization is open.   We are particularly interested in individuals with the ability to teach a course in quantitative and qualitative methods. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and is located in an increasingly diverse geographical region.  It is committed to becoming one of the top public institutions in the country.  Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.  The University also supports family-friendly policies. 

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate will be a rising scholar with a Ph.D. in hand or expected by August 2015 and with demonstrated research in his/her field.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send letter of application, a current CV, 3 letters of reference, a statement of current research projects, a teaching statement, and a copy of one representative publication online to Search Committee Chair, apply online via Interfolio.  apply.interfolio.com/25489

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014.