African American and African Studies: Assistant Professor - Public Policy/Religion. The Ohio State University Department of African American and African Studies invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor in Public Policy/Religion. We are looking for a candidate whose research and teaching commitments examine the role of Religion and Public Policy in African American and African life. Preference will be given to candidates who bring comparative or international perspectives to their work. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. The department offers an undergraduate major and minor, M.A. and a graduate minor. The appointment will begin in Autumn 2009. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample and the names of three references by November 14, 2008 to: Anthonia Kalu, Chair, Department of African American and African Studies, 486 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1311. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


African American and African Studies: Assistant Professor - African History. The Ohio State University's Department of African American and African Studies invites applications and nominations for applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor in African history. We are looking for a candidate whose research and teaching commitments examine pre-colonial or postcolonial Africa. Preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary or comparative perspectives. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. African American and African Studies Department offers an undergraduate major and minor and a Master of Arts degree. The appointment will begin in Autumn 2009. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample and the names of three references to: Anthonia Kalu, Chair, Department of African American and African Studies, 486 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1311. Deadline for first consideration is October 30, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews at the African Studies Association conference in November. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


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