Franklin & Marshall College

Visiting Assistant Professor or Instructor, African American Studies

The American Studies Department at Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach courses in African American and American Studies, beginning Fall 2008. Position is renewable for up to three years on evidence of good teaching and/or continued administrative approval. Ph.D. preferred. Teaching load is 3/2 and includes teaching in the College’s innovative Foundations general education program. Ability to teach an American Studies introductory course and an introduction to African American Studies course is essential. We are particularly interested in applicants who are prepared to offer courses in cultural history, sports, media, or transnational studies. Teaching experience required. Please send letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, graduate transcript(s), and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Search Committee, American Studies Department, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003. We shall begin reading applications on March 15, 2008; the search will remain open until the position is filled.

Franklin & Marshall is a highly selective, private liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism. EOE.