Latino/Latina Studies
The University of Iowa is searching for a tenure track assistant professor with a specialization in Latino/a cultures to begin August 2009.
The Department of American Studies at the University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship with a specialization in Latino/a cultures to begin August 2009. We are interested in all research areas within Latino/a cultures, but with priority to the following areas that correspond with the Department’s unique strength in the arts and in issues of identity: music and performance, film, photography, painting, popular culture, religion, and sexuality.
Candidates must submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Screening of applications begins September 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Attachments to the online application should include cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three letters of reference, a writing sample of 25 pages or so, and graduate school transcript(s). Materials are to be sent directly to the department:
Professor John Raeburn
Search Committee Chair
American Studies Department
210 Jefferson Building
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Refer to requisition number 55750.
The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to gender and ethnic diversity; the strategic plans of the University, College and Department reflect this commitment. Women and members of underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
