Assistant Professor, American Culture and Inclusive Studies

University of Michigan American Culture (AC); Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor invites applications for a 100% tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of American Culture (AC) in LSA. The appointee will join the LSA Collegiate Fellowship program, with potential postdoctoral fellowship options, starting August 25, 2027.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in American studies, ethnic studies, or adjacent fields, whose work forges interdisciplinary connections across humanities and ethnic studies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in American studies, ethnic studies, or adjacent fields.
• Experience teaching graduate seminars and large undergraduate lectures.
• Interest in diverse engagement and interdisciplinary humanities.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate seminars and large undergraduate lectures in American cultural studies methodology.
• Mentor students and contribute to inclusive teaching practices.
• Engage in scholarship and service within the LSA Collegiate Fellowship program.

Skills

University-level teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in American studies, ethnic studies, or adjacent fields

Job description

The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor invites applications for a 100% tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of American Culture (AC) in LSA. The appointee will join the LSA Collegiate Fellowship program, with potential postdoctoral fellowship options, starting August 25, 2027.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in American studies, ethnic studies, or adjacent fields, whose work forges interdisciplinary connections across humanities and ethnic studies.