Fordham position

Fordham University invites applications for a specialist in African American Studies for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall 2011, at the Lincoln Center Campus. The African and African American Studies Department is seeking an interdisciplinary scholar whose research and teaching is focused on African American expressive culture, or who is able to teach in areas such as Jazz Studies, Hip Hop Studies, African American Visual Art or media representations. We are especially interested in candidates whose work incorporates feminist theory, gender and sexuality studies. A subfield in African American history is desired. The Ph.D is required at time of appointment. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in teaching on the undergraduate level, and a well-defined research agenda.

Please send a letter of application and CV by email to Dr. Amir Idris at idris@fordham.edu and hard copies to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of African and African American Studies, Fordham University, Lincoln Center, 113 W. 60th Street, New York, NY 10023, Rm # 414E, by November 1, 2010. Fordham University is an independent, Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.