New Faculty Positions 2008-2009

The Department of African American and African Studies at Ohio State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair. As one of the largest and most dynamic departments of its kind in the country, we offer the undergraduate major and minor and a Master of Arts degree as well as a community extension center that serves as the outreach arm of the department. The successful candidate will be a full professor or an associate professor who is eligible for promotion to full rank at OSU upon appointment, has had administrative experience, and can demonstrate commitment to and experience in interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching. We welcome applications from individuals in all disciplines, but we are especially interested in applicants with a specialization in African and/or African American women’s studies. Send letter of application, c.v., and three letters of reference to: Prof. Ted McDaniel, Chair, Search Committee, Department of African American and African Studies, 486 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210. 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 Department of Comparative Studies at The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible position in global studies of culture, science and technology, at the rank of assistant professor, beginning autumn 2008. Research and teaching interests should complement those of existing faculty. Comparative Studies is an interdisciplinary, tenure-granting department in the College of Humanities with 20 core faculty and more than 50 associated faculty. The department offers a Ph.D., an M.A., and a B.A. that includes concentrations in comparative cultural studies, comparative ethnic and American studies, comparative literature, folklore, religious studies, and science studies. Further information is available at http://comparativestudies.osu.edu. Please send letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation to: Brian Rotman, Chair, Global Studies Search Committee, Department of Comparative Studies, The Ohio State University, 451 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1340. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. OSU is an AA/EOE. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professorship in modern Chinese cultural studies beginning in Autumn 2008. At the time of appointment, applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand, with a research focus in some aspect of the culture of modern China, including literature, performance, film, popular culture, and/or media studies. Teaching duties may include undergraduate literature surveys and general culture courses; upper division courses in modern/contemporary literature and film; graduate surveys; and advanced graduate seminars in the candidate’s area of specialization. Please send applications (cover letter, cv, 3 letters of rec., and writing sample) to Chair, Modern China Search Committee, 398 Hagerty Hall, The Ohio State University, 1775 College Rd., Columbus, OH, 43210. Deadline for submission of applications is Dec. 15, 2007. 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 Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professorship in Chinese language pedagogy beginning in Autumn 2008. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Chinese language and culture. We are seeking candidates with research and teaching interest in the learning and teaching of Chinese language and culture, experience in study abroad, designing and implementing Chinese language study to the advanced levels, and demonstrable interest in program development and management. Experience in proposal writing, materials development, performance assessment, and teacher training highly desirable. Please send applications (cover letter, cv, 3 letters of rec., and writing sample) to Chair, Chinese Language Pedagogy Search Committee, 398 Hagerty Hall, The Ohio State University, 1775 College Rd., Columbus, OH, 43210. Deadline for submission of applications is Dec. 28, 2007. 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 Ohio State University invites applications for a senior position in narrative studies/narrative theory that will begin in Autumn 2009. Candidates should have teaching and research credentials in narrative scholarship appropriate for an Associate or Full Professor, and their scholarly profile should complement those of the other core faculty members associated with Project Narrative (http://projectnarrative.osu.edu), an interdisciplinary initiative designed to promote state-of-the-art research and teaching in narrative studies. Candidates should also have a secondary area of expertise in English studies (e.g., a historical period of English or American literature, critical theory, literacy research, etc.). Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, a CV, and a writing sample of about 25 pages from recent or current work in narrative studies to Professor Valerie Lee, Chair, Department of English, The Ohio State University, 164 West 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1370. 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 Department of English at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor in Business and Professional Communication. We are interested in candidates with training in rhetoric, composition, literacy studies, and/or digital media whose research and administrative interests focus on professional communication. Send letter of application and CV to Valerie Lee, Chair, Department of English, The Ohio State University, 164 W. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2007 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 Department of English at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor in twentieth-century literature of the British Isles. We are especially interested in scholars whose work moves beyond traditional conceptions of the field. Ph.D. required. Send letter of application and CV to Valerie Lee, Chair, Department of English, The Ohio State University, 164 W. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews at the MLA Convention. 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 2008 in 19th- and/or 20th-century British literature with a specialty in poetry and/or drama. 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. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Send letter of application and CV to Barbara McGovern, The Ohio State University at Mansfield, 1680 University Drive, Mansfield, OH 44906. Review of applications will begin by November 15, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

The English Department at the Marion campus of The Ohio State University invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-eligible, beginning Sept. 2008) in Composition/Rhetoric. The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher with a productive and high-quality research agenda in basic writing, professional writing, literacy studies, or disability studies. Experience teaching multi-modal composition and a commitment to undergraduate teaching desired. We seek applicants interested in teaching basic writing, composition, and upper-division courses in specialty in a multi-disciplinary small college atmosphere within a premier land grant university (quarter system; a mix of five and four courses during the first three years; six courses thereafter). Send detailed application letter and CV to Human Resources, Ohio State University at Marion, 1465 Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion OH 43302. Screening of applications begins Oct. 22nd, continuing until the position is filled; dossiers will be requested after initial screening. Selected candidates will be interviewed at the December MLA meeting. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of French and Italian at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible position at the assistant professor. Qualifications: Appointment beginning Autumn 2008 for Early Modern Specialization in Renaissance and/or 17th century French literature and culture. Secondary specialization in Italian Renaissance desirable. Ph.D. in hand by time of hire. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and promise of strong scholarly research. 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. Applications: Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and emails of three references (or professional dossier) to Professor Karlis Racevskis, Search Committee Chair, Department of French and Italian, 200 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled, with interviews at the December MLA Convention.

The Department of Greek and Latin invites applications for a tenure-eligible position in Latin literature at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting September 2008, with specialization in the literature of the first and second centuries CE. The candidate must have the Ph.D. or be able to assure its completion by June 30, 2007. Promise in teaching and scholarship is essential. Teaching responsibilities will include a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses at all levels, including courses in the original languages and courses in Classical literature in translation, mythology, and ancient societies and cultures. Candidates should send a complete dossier, including a Curriculum Vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of no more than 30 pages. Additional evidence of accomplishment in teaching and research may subsequently be requested. Applications should be sent to: Search Committee, Department of Greek and Latin, The Ohio State University, 414 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1319; applications should reach us by November 1, 2007. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

The Department of Greek and Latin invites applications for a tenured position (associate or full professor level) in Greek literature, starting September 2008, with specialization in the literature of the Classical or Hellenistic periods. Teaching responsibilities will include a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses at all levels, including courses in the original language and courses in Classical literature in translation, mythology, and ancient societies and cultures; graduate student advising is important. Tenured applicants should send a letter of interest, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and the names of three people who may provide letters of recommendation; additional evidence of accomplishment in teaching and research may subsequently be requested. Non-tenured applicants should send a complete dossier, including a Curriculum Vitae, evidence of accomplishment in teaching and research, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample of no more than 30 pages. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be sent to: Search Committee, Department of Greek and Latin, The Ohio State University, 414 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1319. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of History and the Mershon Center for International Security Studies at The Ohio State University jointly seek to fill the Raymond E. Mason Chair in Military History. We welcome applicants who approach the field of U.S. Military History broadly, including those examining military policy and institutions, wartime operations, and relationships between the military, society, and culture. Applicants must be senior scholars of associate or full professor rank with distinguished publication and teaching records. Applicants with a research specialization in any period of U.S. military history will be welcome. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the History Department and participating actively in the programs and activities of the interdisciplinary Mershon Center. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current c.v., and three letters of recommendation to Chair, Mason Chair Search Committee, Department of History, Ohio State University, 106 Dulles Hall, 230 W. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210. The review of applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. The Ohio State University is an AA/EOE employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of History at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant or tenured associate professor in women’s and/or gender history. The department is especially interested in historians whose work crosses cultural, racial, sexual, religious, economic, ability/disability, disciplinary, or national boundaries. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand at the time of the appointment, which begins Autumn 2008, and give evidence of a significant future research program and excellent teaching. We also expect that candidates will have a strong commitment to program building. The department will begin reviewing applications in Autumn 2007 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 17^th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210. The Ohio State University is an AA/EOE employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor of Hebrew and Israel Studies. The Ohio State University, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (NELC), invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor of Hebrew and Israel Studies. The successful applicant will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise doctoral candidates. Candidates must be engaged in an active program of research and publication. Applicants must have competency and the ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: Israel Studies, Modern Hebrew Literature, Hebrew language, and Jewish Cultural Studies. S/he will be expected to teach one course each year on the culture of contemporary Israel and one course in Modern Hebrew language. Requirements include native or near-native fluency in Modern Israeli Hebrew; PhD in hand by September 2008, when the position begins; and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research. Please send a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests, CV, research writing sample, and names and complete contact information for three referees to Professor Richard Davis, Chair, Dept. of NELC, The Ohio State University, 300 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1340. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007 (with a view to preliminary interviews at the Annual Conference of the Association for Jewish Studies). The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Ohio State University Libraries seeks an individual with an advanced degree in Arabic, Islamic or Middle East Studies and who has an excellent knowledge of the Arabic language. The successful candidate will provide subject expertise for the Libraries and teach at least two courses (graduate and undergraduate) per year in the department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. The successful candidate must also hold an MLS (or equivalent) accredited by the American Library Association or be willing to obtain an MLS within two years of appointment as a condition of consideration for tenure and promotion. Entry level position. $41,000 minimum; faculty rank (assistant professor or instructor) and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Appointment of a candidate without an earned MLS will be at the Instructor level. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Goal is to have successful candidate in place by early summer 2008; interviews are projected to begin in January 2008. Send letter of interest with a current resume and name, address, phone, and email address of three references to Linda S. Gonzalez, Assistant Director for Libraries’ Administrative Services, 610 Ackerman Road, Ackerman Library, Columbus, OH 43201; phone (614) 292-5863; FAX (614) 292-7859. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Mershon Center and the Department of Philosophy at the Ohio State University seek to jointly appoint an associate or full professor, with tenure. The purpose of the professorship is to promote research and education on the foundations of peace and strategies for conflict resolution, to include issues of global justice, reparations and ethics. Salary and rank commensurate with level of distinction. The Mershon Center is an interdisciplinary institution promoting research on national security understood in a global context. This professorship is designed to catalyze a broader program in conflict resolution complementing other activities at the Center. Scholars at Mershon come from several departments including English, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy and Sociology. A distinguished record of publication and teaching is expected. We are also interested in candidates with experience in dealing with violent conflicts and their aftermath either in the governmental or non-governmental context. The professor will carry a reduced teaching load (currently, the normal teaching load in the Department of Philosophy is four quarter courses per year), devoting a portion of her or his time to related activities at the Mershon Center. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, until the position is filled. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae and the names of three references to: Mr. Kyle McCray, Peace Chair Search, The Mershon Center, 1501 Neil Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201-2602.

Associate Professor, with tenure. (The Department will also consider applications from Assistant Professors whose research profile would warrant promotion and tenure upon appointment.) The current teaching load is four courses per year on a quarter system. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. The Department has special interest in candidates in philosophy of science, ethics, (especially normative ethics and the history of ethics), social/political philosophy, epistemology and the history of philosophy. Candidates will be expected to have distinguished research records and active current research projects, and to be committed to excellence in teaching at all levels. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2008. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and the names of at least three references to: Senior Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 350 University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor, tenure-track. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. The Department has special interest in candidates in philosophy of science, ethics, (especially normative ethics and the history of ethics), social/political philosophy, epistemology and the history of philosophy. 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. 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: Junior 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 for a full-time, tenure-track position in Slavic Cultural Studies, at the rank of assistant professor, beginning Autumn 2008. We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching, specializing in areas such as ethnicity/diversity/identity studies, religious studies, globalization/transnational studies, popular culture/folklore, and media studies. Preference will be given to candidates whose work focuses on both Russian and an East Central European culture. Candidates should have Ph.D. in hand or have their defense scheduled prior to Autumn 2008. The Department has robust B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs and is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching. Thus, in addition to a strong research profile, the preferred candidate should be a versatile, dedicated teacher with experience in a North American college or university, with a clear commitment to fostering student research and to teaching on both the graduate and the undergraduate levels. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation by November 5, 2007 to Professor Yana Hashamova, Chair, Slavic Cultural Studies Search Committee, 400 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1340. Review of applications will begin on November 6 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must be available for interviews at the December meeting of the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages. 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.

Assistant Professor in Latin American Popular Cultures. Tenure-eligible position, beginning Autumn 2008. Specialization in Latin American literatures and cultures, with a strong orientation in cultural studies and/or contemporary critical theories. Applications from scholars with expertise in media studies, new technologies and/or practices (e.g., cyberculture), performance, popular poetry or music, visual, urban and youth cultures, are particularly welcome. Evidence of active research program required. Innovative work of an transdisciplinary and transnational nature preferred. Ph.D. by time of appointment. Commitment to excellence in teaching a broad range of courses, from general education to graduate seminars. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English. Preliminary interviews at the MLA Convention. To receive full consideration, send application materials (letter, CV, three recent letters of recommendation, and a sample of scholarly writing) by November 9, 2007 to Prof. Abril Trigo, Chair of the Latin American Search Committee, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, The Ohio State University, 298 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Rd., Columbus, OH 43210-1340, USA. 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.

Assistant Professor of Portuguese or Lusophone African or Asian Studies. Tenure-eligible position, beginning Autumn 2008. Field of specialization open. Applicants with interest in Portuguese language literatures and cultures in a transatlantic and transcontinental context, and in comparative Luso-Hispanic studies are particularly welcome. Strong background in theory and innovative work of an interdisciplinary nature preferred. Ph.D. by time of appointment and evidence of active research program required. Commitment to excellence in teaching a broad range of courses ranging from general education to graduate seminars expected. Native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese and English required. Additional knowledge of Spanish or of an African/Asian language desirable. Preliminary interviews likely at the MLA Convention. To receive full consideration, send application materials (letter, CV, three recent letters of recommendation, and a sample of scholarly writing) by November 9, 2007 to Prof. Lúcia Helena Costigan, Chair of the Portuguese Search Committee, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, The Ohio State University, 298 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1340, USA. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era, disabled veterans, and individual with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Ohio State University Department of Women's Studies invites applications and nominations for a full-time senior position (associate or full professor) in Feminist Film Studies. 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 Visual and Narrative Culture programs. The Women's Studies Department offers an undergraduate major and minor, M.A., Ph.D., and a graduate minor. The successful applicant will have been tenured at another institution and will present a record of scholarship and teaching that is consistent with tenure 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 2008. 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, 2007. 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.

The Ohio State University Department of Women's Studies invites applications and nominations for a full-time senior scholar (associate or full professor) specializing in feminist work on gender and race/racialization and/or sexuality/queer studies. We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching in Women’s Studies and in our graduate and undergraduate Difference and Diversity, and Sexuality programs. The Women's Studies Department offers an undergraduate major and minor, M.A., Ph.D., and a graduate minor. The successful applicant will have been tenured at another institution and will present a record of scholarship and teaching that is consistent with tenure 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 2008. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to: Cynthia Burack, 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, 2007. 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.