The Department of American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor specializing in the history and politics of the production and consumption of culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. Areas of interest might include the music, fashion, media, or technology industries, with particular focus on their impact on communities in the U.S. South. The department embraces a capacious definition of scholarship and welcomes applicants from traditional disciplines as well as emerging inter- and transdisciplinary fields.

We value a variety of methodological approaches and are especially interested in scholars whose work engages with critical academic conversations, produces public-facing scholarship, and fosters community collaboration. Candidate’s research and teaching should align with our departmental mission as outlined on our website (https://americanstudies.unc.edu). Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in American Studies or a related discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. They will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area(s) of expertise as well as one of the core courses in our undergraduate curriculum. The teaching load is two courses per semester (2/2).

Please see this link for more information and to apply:

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289465

Applications call for a letter of application, curriculum vitae, scholarly writing sample (6,000 words), research statement (500 words), teaching statement (500 words max), and a list of three referees with their contact information. Three letters of recommendation will be requested of finalists at a later date. Applications are due by November 14, 2024.