New Faculty Positions in Arts & Humanities 2009-2010

The Ohio State University's Department of African American and African Studies invites applications and nominations for a tenure-eligible assistant professor in African history. We are looking for a candidate whose research and teaching commitments examine pre-colonial and postcolonial Africa. Preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary or comparative perspectives. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. The African American and African Studies Department offers an undergraduate major and minor and a Master of Arts degree. The appointment will begin in Autumn 2009. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample and the names of three references to: Anthonia Kalu, Chair, Department of African American and African Studies, 486 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1311. Deadline for first consideration is October 31, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will be held at the African Studies Association conference in November. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Ohio State University Department of African American and African Studies invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor position. We are looking for a candidate whose research and teaching commitments examine the role of Religion and Public Policy in African American and African life. Preference will be given to candidates who bring comparative or international perspectives to their work. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. The department offers an undergraduate major and minor, M.A. and a graduate minor. The appointment will begin in Autumn 2009. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample and the names of three references to: Anthonia Kalu, Chair, Department of African American and African Studies, 486 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1311. Deadline for first consideration is November 3, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Department of African American and African Studies and the Department of French & Italian seek to fill a joint appointment tenure track position, at open rank. Appointment begins Autumn 2009. Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand; Francophone literature of West Africa and the Caribbean; secondary specializations in Francophone cultures and film and contemporary theory; interest and background in second language acquisition and experience in program building desirable. The home department will be French & Italian; candidate will teach courses in both departments in French and in English at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and promise of strong scholarly research expected. Willingness to work collaboratively and interest in interdisciplinary teaching and research important. Native or near-native command of French required and knowledge of multimedia technology desirable. Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and emails of three references (or professional dossier) to Professor Diane Birckbichler, Chair, Department of French and Italian, 200 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210 (birckbichler.1@osu.edu). The Ohio State University is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews at the December MLA Convention.

The Department of Dance is seeking a dance professional who is actively engaged in a combination of physical practice, creative activity, and theoretical inquiry. We welcome a person who is currently connected to the forefront of contemporary dance and committed to developing relationships with the professional field nationally and internationally, as well as with the local community. We value an artist/teacher with an interdisciplinary perspective, who is excited by the investigation of embodied scholarship. We encourage applicants who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty with regard to race, gender, and ethnicity. Our new colleague will contribute in the following areas: Research - creating, directing, or reconstructing concert dance, mediated performance, video dance, site specific work, dance theatre, and/or interdisciplinary projects; Teaching - investigating a rigorous physical practice in contemporary, modern, somatic practices, ballet, improvisation, Contact Improvisation, dance forms of the African Diaspora, and/or world dance forms, and contributing in at least one additional curricular area; Service - leadership in undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within the department, college, university, and the field at large. Application deadline: September 30, 2008. Date of Hire: Autumn Quarter 2009. Send Letter of Application, Resume, or Vita, and 3 Letters of Reference to: Susan Hadley, Chair, Search Committee, The Ohio State University, Department of Dance, 1813 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210-1307, E-mail: hadley.4@osu.edu, Website: http://dance.osu.edu. To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures of The Ohio State University seeks a specialist in Chinese language pedagogy with demonstrated exceptional ability in teaching Mandarin at multiple levels, promise as a researcher and developer of Chinese language pedagogy. This position involves teaching Chinese language, language pedagogy, training and supervising TAs, and participation in R&D projects. The successful candidate will join two other Chinese language pedagogy faculty in teaching graduate courses, program development—study abroad, internships, and community service projects. The capacity to teach basic Humanities courses (linguistics, culture, literature) is also a plus for this position. Ph.D. in hand by the end of summer 2009; duties begin Sept. 2, 2009. Applications should be submitted by October 31, 2008. Interviews will be conducted at the ACTFL convention in Orlando, FL in November although an interview there is not a requirement. Send your CV, academic portfolio (e.g. publications, teaching evaluations, teaching video, materials developed), and three letters of recommendation to Galal Walker, Chair, Chinese Language Pedagogy Search Committee, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, The Ohio State University, 398 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of English at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor or an early associate professor in creative writing. We are especially interested in writers whose primary genre is creative nonfiction, but we will consider those who have significant journal publications in nonfiction and who also publish poetry and/or fiction. Teaching will include courses in undergraduate major and new creative writing minor as well as in MFA program. MFA or Ph.D. required. Upload letter of application and CV to http://english.osu.edu/jobs or mail to Valerie Lee, Chair, Department of English, The Ohio State University, 164 W. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210; fax 614-292-7816; for questions, e-mail englishjobs@osu.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The English Department at the Mansfield campus of The Ohio State University seeks applications for a tenure-eligible position beginning Autumn 2009 in British Literature of the Early Modern Period. Ph.D. and teaching experience required, with strong commitment to continuing scholarly activity. English faculty on the Mansfield campus teach in a multi-disciplinary small college environment but are active and integrated members of the Ohio State English Department, which includes faculty on all campuses of the university. Teaching load is two courses each quarter. OSU offers a number of degree programs on its Mansfield campus, including English, as well as some graduate programs. OSU-Mansfield anticipates increased enrollments and continued expansion of its programs. Located on 670 wooded acres in a city midway between Columbus and Cleveland, the campus currently has over 1,600 students, a growing number of whom reside in University-owned apartments. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Send letter of application and CV to Dr. Barbara McGovern, The Ohio State University at Mansfield, 1680 University Drive, Mansfield, OH 44906. Review of applications will begin by November 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. If you have questions, please direct e-mail to mcgovern.2@osu.edu.

The English Department at the Newark campus of The Ohio State University seeks applications for a 9-month tenure-eligible position beginning Autumn 2009 in 19th and 20th Century British Literature. The Newark Campus is an extended campus in The Ohio State University system and is located about 30 miles east of the central Columbus campus. Interviews will be held at the MLA convention in San Francisco. The successful candidate will teach second half of British Literature survey (1800 to present), upper-level courses in Romantic, Victorian, and perhaps some 20th Century British literature. All faculty also teach some composition. Must demonstrate commitment and service to undergraduate education and the Newark Campus. English faculty at the Newark Campus are members of the English department at The Ohio State University, and are evaluated accordingly. Hence, the successful candidate must maintain a productive and high-quality research program. Requires Ph.D by time of hire, teaching experience in field and evidence of scholarly commitment. Secondary areas of expertise will also be considered in an effort to hire the best possible candidate. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application and CV to OSU Newark, Office of Human Resources, 1179 University Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055. The Ohio State University Newark is a regional campus of The Ohio State University. OSUN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The English Department at the Newark campus of The Ohio State University seeks applications for a 9-month tenure-eligible position beginning Autumn 2009 in 19th and 20th Century British Literature. The Newark Campus is an extended campus in The Ohio State University system and is located about 30 miles east of the central Columbus campus. Interviews will be held at the MLA convention in San Francisco. The successful candidate will teach second half of British Literature survey (1800 to present), upper-level courses in Romantic, Victorian, and perhaps some 20th Century British literature. all faculty also teach some composition. Must demonstrate commitment and service to undergraduate education and the Newark Campus. English faculty at the Newark Campus are members of the English department at The Ohio State University, and are evaluated accordingly. Hence, the successful candidate must maintain a productive and high-quality research program. Requires Ph.D by time of hire, teaching experience in field and evidence of scholarly commitment. Secondary areas of expertise will also be considered in an effort to hire the best possible candidate. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application and CV to OSU Newark, Office of Human Resources, 1179 University Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055. The Ohio State University Newark is a regional campus of The Ohio State University. OSUN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of French & Italian and the Department of African American and African Studies seek to fill a joint appointment tenure track position, at open rank. Appointment begins Autumn 2009. Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand; Francophone literature of West Africa and the Caribbean; secondary specializations in Francophone cultures and film and contemporary theory; interest and background in second language acquisition and experience in program building desirable. The home department will be French & Italian; candidate will teach courses in both departments in French and in English at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and promise of strong scholarly research expected. Willingness to work collaboratively and interest in interdisciplinary teaching and research important. Native or near-native command of French required and knowledge of multimedia technology desirable. Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and emails of three references (or professional dossier) to Professor Diane Birckbichler, Chair, Department of French and Italian, 200 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210 (birckbichler.1@osu.edu). The Ohio State University is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews at the December MLA Convention.

The Department of History at The Ohio State University is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Women's/Gender history. The position is open to any topical, chronological, or geographic specialty. Our program features several strong areas of specialization, and we envision an appointment that could develop new fields or strengthen existing ones. For more information about our Women's/Gender history program at the Ohio State University, please go to: http://history.osu.edu/courses/curriculum/field_women.cfm. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of the appointment (Autumn 2009). The department will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, a C.V., and three letters of reference to Chair, Women's/Gender History Search Committee, Department of History, The Ohio State University, 230 West 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210. The Ohio State University is an AA/EOE employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the history and criticism of film, video and/or new media. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and demonstrate potential for sustained engagement in innovative research while teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Although diverse in terms of its temporal and geographic coverage, our faculty shares certain interests: in questions of historiography and critical theory; in cross-cultural exchange and the negotiation of artistic, cultural, and political boundaries; in art's role in mediating social action; and in issues of representation and the affective engagement of the image. Applications from scholars whose work relates to one or more of these areas of inquiry and who are interested in thinking, both theoretically and programmatically, about the intersections of film studies and art history are especially welcome. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications and/or writing sample, and three letters of recommendation by October 1, 2008 to Professor Lisa Florman, Chair, Department of History of Art, 100 Hayes Hall, 108 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. To build a diverse faculty, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. OSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

The Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured) in the history of Asian art. Specialists in all sub-fields and periods, except modern Chinese art, are encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and demonstrate potential for sustained engagement in innovative research while teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Although diverse in terms of its temporal and geographic coverage, our faculty shares certain interests: in questions of historiography and critical theory; in cross-cultural exchange and the negotiation of artistic, cultural, and political boundaries; in art's role in mediating social action; and in issues of representation and the affective engagement of the image. Applications from scholars whose work relates to one or more of these areas of inquiry are especially welcome. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications and/or writing samples, and three letters of recommendation by January 1, 2008 to: Professor Lisa Florman, Chair, Department of History of Art, Ohio State University, 108 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. To build a diverse faculty, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. OSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

The Department of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in Industrial Design (regular nine-month tenure track appointment). An MFA or higher degree in industrial design or product design (or equivalent relative to the other requirements described below) is required. Applicants should have three years of industrial design professional practice plus additional design studio teaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in design thinking, design aesthetics and critical thinking. They must also have high-level experience and knowledge in industrial design or product design including one or more of the following areas: design research, rapid visualization, computer aided design, materials and manufacturing processes, human-centric design process, transformative design, and sustainable product development. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can embrace the speed of change and the complexity of the challenges facing our profession. The successful candidate must be interested in working across disciplinary boundaries beyond industrial design and should be able to articulate their role and aptitude for defining the future of design practice and design research. Salary negotiable and competitive, commensurate with experience. Applications will be considered beginning February 1, 2009 and continue until position is filled. Starting date September, 2009. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application; a statement of research interest and creative activity as they pertain to their view of the evolving map of design research and design practice; a curriculum vita or resume; no more than 20 slides representing examples of professional and student work (prints and a digital copy on CD); one annotated case study of design process; along with selfaddressed return postage to: Prof. Carol Gill, Search Committee Chair, Department of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design, The Ohio State University, 380 Hopkins Hall, 128 North Oval Mall Columbus, OH 43210-1318. E-mail: gill.175@osu.edu. For additional information about the department, visit our web site: http://design.osu.edu. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.

The Department of Linguistics at The Ohio State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in computational linguistics at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting Autumn 2009. The person filling the position will join one of the premier linguistics departments in the US and its very active computational linguistics group, with two faculty members and 15 PhD students. The Computational Linguistics and Language Technology group at OSU is based on a close collaboration with CL faculty members in Computer Science and Engineering and their students. Moreover, as a vehicle for interdisciplinary work with a CL component, the Buckeye Language Network and the OSU Center for Cognitive Science fosters collaboration among faculty from Linguistics, Computer Science and Engineering, Philosophy, Psychology, Speech and Hearing Science, Music and Cognitive Engineering, and Language departments. For additional information about the Department of Linguistics, please visit linguistics.osu.edu. The new assistant professor will be expected to be active in research and publication, to meet standard departmental teaching requirements and to perform service duties as required by the department and the university. All areas of specialization in computational linguistics will be considered. Candidates are expected to have the Ph.D. by the time of the appointment. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Dossiers consisting of a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae and the names of three references should be sent to: Computational Linguistics Search Committee, Department of Linguistics, The Ohio State University, 222 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1298. For questions, please contact Peter Culicover (culicove@ling.osu.edu) or Chris Brew (cbrew@acm.org). The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The School of Music seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in Jazz Arranging and Composition. The successful candidate will be a scholar and/or creative artist with expertise in Jazz and Commercial Music Theory, Arranging and Composition. The candidate will serve as a member of the Jazz Studies faculty and will also be associated with the School of Music’s new Music Media and Enterprise Program. Responsibilities will include teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Doctorate in music or equivalent professional experience preferred, master's degree or equivalent professional experience required. Responsibilities will include the teaching of Jazz Theory, Jazz Scoring and Arranging, Jingle and Commercial Writing, Jazz Composition and Jazz Improvisation. Skills must include contemporary production tools and techniques such as sequencing, loops and other useful production possibilities. Cognate areas might include applied music, ensemble direction and other skills appropriate to the candidate's expertise. Contact Ted McDaniel, Search Committee Chair, in the School of Music. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The School of Music seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in Theory. Ph.D. in Music Theory required; outstanding research potential; evidence of scholarly activity and effective teaching at the college level required; research interest to complement existing faculty in the department. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and serving on graduate committees. Coordination of core undergraduate theory and aural training courses, and other assignments to be determined by the needs of the School and the qualifications of the successful candidate. Contact David Clampitt, Search Committee chair, in the School of Music. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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The Ohio State University Department of Philosophy seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor. AOS: Epistemology or Philosophy of Science. AOC: Open. The Department will also consider extraordinarily qualified candidates at the Associate Professor level. The appointed individual will teach at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. The current teaching load is four courses per year on a quarter system. Applications are reviewed as they are received, but to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by November 10, 2008. Applicants should submit a letter of application and a full dossier including a writing sample to: Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, 350 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, Columbus OH 43210. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University invites applications and nominations for the position of tenured Full or Associate Professor of Russian/Slavic Literature and Cultural Studies and Department Chair, to begin September 1, 2009. The field of specialization is open. Candidates should demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarship and an international reputation, excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinarity. Successful candidates should have considerable administrative experience, the ability to work across disciplines, and the vision to lead a thriving multidisciplinary department at a Research I university. With a faculty of twelve and over thirty graduate students and lecturers, the department is one of the largest and most successful in the field, with an extensive curriculum in Slavic and East European languages, literatures, linguistics, and cultures and a robust B.A. program in Russian and M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Slavic Literature/Cultural Studies and Slavic Linguistics (including a new specialization in Slavic Second Language Acquisition). The university is home to an excellent Title VI Center for Slavic and East European Studies, which offers an interdisciplinary M.A. and coordinates the more than 60 faculty members engaged in research in Slavic and East European Area studies on campus. In addition, the university has a top-20 research library, which holds over a million volumes relating to the Slavic and East European field, as well as the largest repository of medieval Slavic manuscripts in the world. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to Daniel Collins, Associate Professor Slavic and East European Languages and Literatures, The Ohio State University, 400 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1340. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2008.

The Ohio State University Department of Theatre seeks a Teacher/Scholar/Artist who is actively engaged in the history of performance, contemporary theory and practice with an awareness of issues of gender, ethnicity, and diversity. We value a colleague with an interdisciplinary perspective, who is excited by research and production as scholarship. We seek a PhD with emphasis in theatre history, historiography, or performance studies; extensive publication record; university teaching, and production involvement. We encourage applicants who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty with regard to race, gender, and ethnicity. Our new colleague will contribute in the following areas: Research/Creative Activity - creating, directing, collaborating, criticizing, commenting, and evaluating productions, works of dramatic literature, and historic periods/themes; Teaching - course work in own areas of specialization in theatre for MA, PhD and MFA (Acting and Design) graduate students and BA undergraduates; Service - leadership in undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within the department, college, university and field at large. Application deadline: October 1, 2008 or until filled. Date of Hire: Autumn Quarter 2009. Send letter of application, Vita, and 3 letters of reference to: Mark Shanda, Chair, The Ohio State University, Department of Theatre, 1849 Cannon Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210, E-mail: Shanda.1@osu.edu. Web site: http://theatre.osu.edu. To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA Employer.

The Department of Women's Studies at The Ohio State University invites applications and nominations for a full-time tenure-track position, open rank, in feminist visual media studies. Specializations of interest to us include film, television, advertising, digital images (the internet and WWW), etc. We are looking for a candidate whose work crosses boundaries of gender, race, ethnicity, sexualities, and/or transnational issues and who demonstrates commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching in Women's Studies and in our graduate and undergraduate programs. The Women's Studies Department offers an undergraduate major and minor, M.A., Ph.D., and a graduate minor. The successful applicant will present a record of scholarship and teaching that is consistent with tenure-track work at a research university. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in Women's and/or Gender Studies. The appointment will begin in Autumn 2009. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Linda Mizejewski, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Women's Studies, 286 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1311. The deadline for first consideration is September 17, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.