Transnational American & Global Studies Asst. Professor

American Studies Association; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota invites applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American Studies and Global Studies. The appointee will engage in transnational, interdisciplinary scholarship, with emphasis on Global Souths, environmental humanities, and critical refugee studies, starting August 31, 2027.

Ph.D. in American Studies is required by the start date, with evidence of teaching excellence and productive scholarship.

Qualifications

• PhD in American Studies or closely related field by start date.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary research and teaching potential.
• Preference for work addressing Global Souths and transnational/global studies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active, ongoing research agenda with publication output.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in American Studies and Global Studies.
• Advise students and contribute to service in department and university.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Digital humanities

Relational race/ethnic studies

Education

PhD in American Studies

Job description

University of Minnesota invites applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American Studies and Global Studies. The appointee will engage in transnational, interdisciplinary scholarship, with emphasis on Global Souths, environmental humanities, and critical refugee studies, starting August 31, 2027.

Ph.D. in American Studies is required by the start date, with evidence of teaching excellence and productive scholarship.