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Faculty Position Openings

American Studies

  • Department: American Studies
  • Non-Tenure-Track
  • Starts: September 1, 2010
  • Description:

    The American Studies Program at Carleton College invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship, to begin September 1, 2010.   Ph.D. required by date of appointment.   We are seeking recent Ph.D.s with demonstrated strong teaching abilities, a clear research agenda, and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body in a liberal arts environment.  Areas of research and teaching are open, but preference given to candidates with expertise in Latino/a Studies and/or Native American Studies.   The successful candidate will teach three courses, give one research colloquium, and participate in program events for faculty and students. 

    Send letter of application outlining research and teaching experience and interests, c.v., three reference letters, two syllabi, and a brief sample of scholarly writing, by October 9, 2009 to:

    Professor Nancy Cho, Director
    American Studies Program
    Carleton College
    One North College Street
    Northfield, MN 55057

    To apply electronically, submit materials to ncho@carleton.edu

    Applications will be reviewed with the intention of meeting potential candidates at the American Studies Association conference in Washington, D.C., November 5-8, 2009.

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Teaching At Carleton

Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with 1950 undergraduates located 45 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Carleton calendar includes three 10-week terms.

Carleton College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing our faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

All positions are at the Assistant Professor level (with Ph.D. or terminal degree completed or substantially completed) unless otherwise specified.

Mailing Address:
Carleton College
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057

Positions available at other nearby institutions of higher learning:

Carleton is a member of the Upper Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (UMW HERC). The UMW HERC is a consortium of more than 50 colleges and universities designed to assist spouses and partners of faculty and staff to secure employment in the area. Click here to view position openings on the UMW HERC Web site.

Benefits for Faculty:

Carleton offers a comprehensive benefits package. For a summary of benefits for eligible faculty, click here to be directed to the Human Resource A to Z Guide and look for "Faculty Benefit Summary."