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Assistant Professor. The African American Studies Program at Mississippi State University invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2008. The position is a joint appointment with the department of Political Science, the department of English, or the department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, depending on the candidate's area of expertise. The successful candidate will devote 50% of his or her research, teaching, and service efforts to African American Studies and 50% to the department where he or she will be tenured. While the area of specialization is open, preference will be given to candidates who have a strong interdisciplinary background, especially in the area of Africana or Ethnic Studies, with a research focus on African Americans or the African Diaspora. A teaching load of two courses per semester will usually include the Introduction to African American Studies, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses.

A Ph.D. by time of appointment (August 2008), and evidence of successful teaching and publication in the subject area of the candidate are required. Mississippi State University is a Ph.D.-granting institution; therefore, an active record of scholarship is essential for promotion and tenure.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin on January 16, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your email address and a phone number in your letter to facilitate communication.

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Stephen Middleton, Chair, African American Studies Search Committee, Mississippi State University, P. O. Box 846, Mississippi State, MS 39762-0846.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Mississippi State University is an AA/EOE.