"Kershaw, Terry" <[log in to unmask]>

The Africana Studies Program at Virginia Tech www.africanastudies.vt.edu
seeks a scholar/teacher in the social science/humanities areas of
Africana Studies beginning Fall of 2008. This position involves teaching
of an introductory course in Africana Studies at both the undergrad and
grad levels, as well as elective courses in areas of the instructor's
expertise. A completed Ph.D. is required.  Africana/Black Studies or
Ethnic Studies with significant background in Africana/Black studies
preferred. A completed Ph.D. in Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology, History, Literature, and Philosophy with a significant
background in Africana/Black Studies is acceptable.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with a
growing body of faculty scholars and graduate students at Virginia Tech
engaged in research in fields related to the intersection of race,
gender and class in the social sciences and the humanities. As well as,
scholar-activist/social justice research. Commitment to research and
publication, seeking external funding, and potential for excellence in
teaching are required. The Africana Studies Program at Virginia Tech is
housed in the Sociology Department and is home to the Center for Race
and Social Policy. In addition, we have ongoing collaborations with the
Center for the Study of Violence in Society, the Center for Gerontology,
the Science and Technology Studies Program, the Center for Survey
Research, and the Women's Studies Program.

Please complete an on-line application, including a curriculum vitae,
statement of research and teaching interests, samples of written work,
teaching evaluations (if available) at https://jobs.vt.edu refer to
posting 071053. Send three letters of reference and any additional
materials that cannot be submitted on-line to Dr. Terry Kershaw, Chair,
Africana Studies, Virginia Tech, 560 McBryde Hall (0137), Blacksburg VA
24061.  All materials are due by the closing date of November 12, 2007.
Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
encourages applications from women and minorities.

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