Transnational American Studies Scholar: Global South

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota–Twin Cities invites applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of American Studies (AMST) and the Institute for Global Studies (IGS). The appointment, starting Aug.

31, 2027, seeks a transnational American Studies scholar with a focus on Global Souths, environmental humanities, and critical refugee studies, among others. Preferred candidates will engage with race, gender, class, and disability studies, exhibit interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in American Studies required by start date.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and productive scholarship.
• Interest in interdisciplinary studies and digital humanities.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within American Studies and related programs.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and contribute to mentoring.
• Engage in research and contribute to service at department, college, and university levels.

Skills

Transnational American Studies

Interdisciplinary research

Digital humanities interest

Education

PhD in American Studies

Job description

University of Minnesota–Twin Cities invites applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of American Studies (AMST) and the Institute for Global Studies (IGS). The appointment, starting Aug.

31, 2027, seeks a transnational American Studies scholar with a focus on Global Souths, environmental humanities, and critical refugee studies, among others. Preferred candidates will engage with race, gender, class, and disability studies, exhibit interdisciplinary