Faculty Position Opening:
Africana Studies and African American Literature

Beginning Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and African American Literature; Probation leading to tenure. Start date is August 18, 2008. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. with specialization in 20 th century African American literature completed before start date. Preferred qualifications include a record of successful college level teaching and evidence of scholarly promise and/or achievement. Areas of secondary interest: African American history and American Literature. 2/2 teaching load to the tenure decision; one research semester (no teaching) before the tenure decision.

Send signed letter of application, c.v., writing sample, and three letters of reference to:

Finnie Coleman,
Director, Africana Studies Program,
MSC03 2170, 1 University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131 - 0001.

For best consideration, applications should be postmarked by November 10, 2007. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.