Assistant Professor, Transnational American Studies

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota invites applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Studies and the Institute for Global Studies. The appointment emphasizes transnational American studies, multi-sited Global Souths, and environmental humanities, with teaching across core and specialty areas.

The candidate should demonstrate strong scholarship, teaching excellence, and commitment to service, with potential to engage digital humanities and Twin Cities communities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed by August 31, 2027.
• Ph.D. in American Studies.
• Expertise in transnational American studies and related approaches.
• Experience with comparative and multi-sited Global Souths (Latin America, Southeast Asia, or U.S. South).
• Interest in digital humanities and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in American Studies and core curriculum.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to department service.
• Maintain an active research program with publications and grants.
• Engage with department, college, university, and local communities.

Skills

Transnational American Studies

Comparative & multi-sited Global South

Relational race/ethnic studies

Settler colonial studies

Environmental humanities

Digital humanities interest

Education

Ph.D. in American Studies

Job description

University of Minnesota invites applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor in American Studies and the Institute for Global Studies. The appointment emphasizes transnational American studies, multi-sited Global Souths, and environmental humanities, with teaching across core and specialty areas.

The candidate should demonstrate strong scholarship, teaching excellence, and commitment to service, with potential to engage digital humanities and Twin Cities communities.