Heads up, higher education job seekers. Passing along word about a professor position in Hmong American Studies... The Asian American Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is currently accepting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor whose scholarship and teaching focus on Hmong Americans, to start in August 2013.
Here are some more details about the position:
Assistant Professor in Hmong American StudiesThe application deadline is October 31. For further information about the job, head over to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Asian American Studies Program website here. Shout out to my people in Madison.
The Asian American Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor whose scholarship and teaching focus on Hmong Americans, beginning August 2013. The candidate's work may be based in any of the following fields of study, including humanities, arts, social sciences, education, social work, or counseling psychology. The successful candidate should pursue an active research agenda, teach four courses per year (including at least two courses on Hmong American topics), and engage actively with the Hmong community, broadly defined. Doctorate or other terminal degree is required at time of hire. The tenure home will reside in a department appropriate with area of specialization; appointment will be budgeted in the Asian American Studies Program and the tenure home. To apply, send cover letter, c.v., writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Lynet Uttal, Director, Asian American Studies Program, at luttal@wisc.edu . To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by October 31, 2012. AA/EOE/