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Afro American Religious History Group Panels, AAR Meeting, 2007
Saturday - 9:00 am-11:30 am
MM-Del Mar
Kamasi Hill, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary,Presiding
Theme: Go West: African Americans and Religion in the West
Larry G. Murphy, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Thematic Prisms for Exploring African American Religious History in the US
West
Julius Bailey, University of Redlands
Imagining the American West: Benjamin T. Tanner and the Politics of Racial
Destiny in the AME Church
Lerone Martin, Emory University
"It Is Wonderful!" out West: Father Divine, the Peace Mission
Movement, and California
Responding:
Randi Jones Walker, Pacific School of Religion
Business Meeting:
Moses N. Moore, Arizona State University, Presiding
Afro-American Religious History Group
Sunday - 3:00 pm-4:30 pm
CC-29D; Ian B. Straker, Howard University, Presiding
Theme: Sight and Sound, Sacred and Secular: African American Religion in
Music and Film in the Twentieth Century
David Daniels, McCormick Theological Seminary
Sound and the Church of God in Christ: Defining Black Religion through Sound
Judith Weisenfeld, Princeton University
Hollywood Be Thy Name: African American Religion in American Film, 1929-1949
Daniel E. Beaumont, University of Rochester
Preaching Blues: Son House and the Struggle between the Church and the Blues
Afro-American Religious History Group and
Religions, Medicines, and Healing Group
Sunday - 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
CC-29C;
Joan M. Martin, Episcopal Divinity School and Rosemary D. Gooden,
Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Presiding
Theme: Book Discussion: African American Folk Healing, by
Stephanie Mitchem
Panelists:
Yvonne Chireau, Swarthmore College
Linda L. Barnes, Boston University Linda E. Thomas, Lutheran School of Theology, Chicago
Responding:
Stephanie Y. Mitchem, University of South Carolina
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Listings by Earliest Closing Date
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE Department of Religion and the
Program in African and African American Studies (AAAS) invite
applications for a half-year, visiting position. This joint position will run
from January 2008 to June 2008, and involve teaching four courses, two courses
in each of Dartmouth's Winter and Spring quarters. Rank is open. Qualifications
include Ph.D. or near-completion of Ph.D. requirements. We seek an engaging
teacher with demonstrated abilities. For AAAS, the successful candidate will
teach an inter-disciplinary, introductory level course in African Studies or a
comparative survey of Black Atlantic or African Diaspora studies. The
Department of Religion will give preference to candidates who specialize in
sub-Saharan Africa and indigenous African religions. Dartmouth College is an
outstanding research institution of 4100 undergraduates, with a strong
commitment to undergraduate teaching. Dartmouth students come from 54
countries, represent a range of faith communities, half are women and more than
a quarter are students of color. The institution is committed to diversity, and
encourages applications from persons of color, women, and members of other
under-represented groups. Please send a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, and three letters of reference. Evidence of teaching experience and
effectiveness (including course evaluations and syllabi) is required. Mail a
hard copy of your application to Professor Susan Ackerman/Chair, Department of
Religion/6036 Thornton Hall/Dartmouth College/Hanover, NH 03755 or Professor
Deborah King, African and African American Studies Program, 6134 Silsby Hall,
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755. Review of applications will begin October
10, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.
CLAREMONT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY wishes to welcome to our faculty a
creative and productive scholar/teacher in any field of theological or
religious studies whose scholarship is contextualized in relation to African
American Studies and/or African American experience. The position is
full-time, tenured/tenure-track, and open at any rank. Responsibilities include
teaching and advising in M.Div., M.A., D.Min., and Ph.D. programs. Joint
appointment at Claremont Graduate University possible. Available July 2008. See
full job description and application process on-line: www.cst.edu. AA/EO.
African American and African Studies, University of
California, Davis: Professor (Open rank.) The University of California,
Davis invites applications for the position of Professor (Open rank), in
African Studies, to begin July 1, 2008. Candidates should have earned Ph.D. in
African Studies or a social science discipline with emphasis on Africa by June
30, 2007. We are especially interested in candidates working in areas of
applied social science such as public policy and governance, law, religion,
public health, immigration, development studies, and international relations.
Applicants may possess expertise and/or training in any of a broad range of
allied disciplinary areas (e.g. Law, Religion, History, Sociology, Economics,
Population Studies, Political Science, Anthropology, and International
Relations). Candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate
courses with cultural, political, social, and economic dimensions of the
contemporary African experience as their focus. The successful appointee is
expected to demonstrate academic commitment through excellence in teaching and
outstanding research progress. In order to be considered for appointment at the
Associate or Full Professor rank, an applicant's record of scholarship must
meet the standards for tenure at the University of California. Interested
candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, description
of research interests, a 20- to 30-page writing sample from recent research
(published or under contract with a publisher), copies of syllabi and teaching
evaluation summaries from 3 recent courses, and 3 letters of recommendation.
Candidates should submit application packet to Professor Milmon Harrison,
Chair, Search Committee, African American and African Studies Program,
University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, 2201 Hart Hall, Davis,
California 95616. Final filing date has been extended to October 19, 2007, and
review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The
University of California, Davis, and the African American and African Studies
Program are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards
of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus
climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is
an Affirmative Action, equal opportunity employer. Visit our home page at http://aas.ucdavis.edu/.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor in Religious Studies and
African American Studies. The Religious Studies Program and the African
American Studies Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at
Iowa State University invite applications for the position of assistant
professor. Although this is a multidisciplinary search (Anthropology,
Economics, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Political Science,
Psychology, and Sociology), the department hopes that the position will be filled
by a scholar of religious studies, in which case the appointment would be in
both African American Studies and the Department of Philosophy and Religious
Studies. We are interested in candidates with a teaching and research emphasis
on the religions of the African Diaspora/Black Atlantic world, broadly
conceptualized, or the religions of Africa and the African American Religious
Experience. A new faculty member in Religious Studies and African American
Studies Program will sustain an active program of scholarship in their area of
specialization and teach courses and mentor students in both the program and
the department. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Religious
Studies, or a closely related discipline, by the beginning date for the appointment
(August 16, 2008), possess expertise in African American Studies, and
demonstrate the potential to achieve excellence in scholarship and teaching.
Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2007 and continue until the
position is filled. Applicants should (1) arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be sent to ISU and (2) submit the following application
materials: (a) a letter of application including statements of teaching
philosophy and research interests, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) samples of
recent publications or creative work, and (d) a summary of graduate courses
completed that are relevant to religions of the Africa Diaspora/Black Atlantic
world and/or to African and African American Religions. Application materials
should be forwarded to: Cindy Bartleson, Attn. African American Studies
Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 202 Catt Hall, Iowa State
University, Ames, Iowa 50011-1050, cmbartl@iastate.edu.
Questions about the position or the search may be directed to Doug Epperson (dle@iastate.edu), Associate Dean, College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences; questions about the program may be directed to Tunde
Adeleke (tadeleke@iastate.edu),
Director, African American Studies Program; and questions about the department
may be directed to Mary Sawyer, Professor in Charge of Religious Studies. Iowa
State University is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on
the basis of gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. We strongly
encourage women and members of under-represented groups to apply.
Full Professor of African American and African
Diaspora Studies The Department of African American and African Diaspora
Studies (AAADS) at Indiana University-Bloomington invites applications for the
position of Full Professor, effective August, 2008. We will consider
applications from scholars whose work focuses on African American issues and/or
the entirety of the Black Diaspora. We invite applications from those working
in all areas of the humanities and social sciences, such as public policy,
health, law, transnational migration-immigration, religion, literature,
philosophy, gender and sexuality, and art history. The department seeks a
dynamic leader with a distinguished scholarly or creative activity record who
will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate studies, advance the
research and creative arts agenda of the department, and help enhance our
proposed PhD program currently under administrative review.The department is
formally linked to and has the support of campus programs, centers and
departments, such as the Black Film Center/Archive, African Studies, and the
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, American Studies,
English/Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, History, and Communication
& Culture. Hires in the last year at the junior level exemplify program
linkages, as well as a growing strength in interdisciplinary and comparative
scholarship and teaching in areas national and international.
For the preliminary review interested candidates
should send a letter of application describing research interests and teaching
experiences, a curriculum vitae, the names and e-mail addresses of six
references to Professor John McCluskey, Jr., Chair, AAADS Faculty Search
Committee, Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies,
Memorial Hall East, M28, 1021 E. Third Street, Indiana University, Bloomington,
IN 47405. Review begins November 1, 2007 and will continue until the
position is filled.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor (North
American Religions/Tenure-track) Department of Philosophy and Religious
Studies. The department of Philosophy and Religious Studies seeks candidates
for an Assistant Professor (North American Religions/Tenure-track) position.
The position would begin in August 2008. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in
Religious Studies or a related field. Responsibilities: maintains an active record
of publication; teaches two courses per semester, including frequently an
introductory class in Western Religions and a survey of Christianity. The
candidate’s area of expertise is open and could include, but is not limited to
Southern, Native American, or African American religions, 19th century New
Religious Movements, Gender Studies, or American Catholicism. An offer of
employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Application deadline is November 1, 2007 (for candidates wishing to interview
at the AAR) or until candidate is selected. Applicants should send a letter of
application, a CV (including e-mail address), three letters of recommendation,
and dossier to: Gail Hinich Sutherland, North American Religions Search Committee,
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Louisiana State University,
Ref: #004389, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. LSU is an equal opportunity/equal access
employer.
American Studies: University of Notre Dame,
Department of American Studies, Assistant Professor, Tenure-track, African
American or Latino Studies. The Department of American Studies at the
University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track assistant
professorship in African American or Latino Studies beginning August 2008.
Exceptional candidates at other ranks may be considered. Candidates with
strengths in religious studies and cultural history, including visual and
material culture, will be especially competitive. Qualifications: Ph.D. in
American Studies or a related discipline expected at time of appointment, with
preference given to candidates with teaching experience, record of scholarly
publications, and active research agenda. The Department of American Studies is
a growing department with seven full-time faculty members in diverse
disciplinary fields (visual and material culture, history, literature,
journalism/political analysis, gender studies), as well as faculty affiliations
in departments and programs including Africana Studies and the Institute for
Latino Studies. Faculty teach two courses a semester, most in their areas of
specialization. The department is one of the strongest undergraduate programs
in the nation, averaging 150 majors per year. Located 90 miles from Chicago,
the University of Notre Dame is an international Catholic research university
and leading undergraduate teaching institution. It is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action educator and employer that has a strong institutional
commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. For additional
information see http://www.nd.edu and http://www.nd.edu/~amst. Applicants should
submit materials by October 1 to be considered for preliminary interviews at
the American Studies Association annual convention in Philadelphia (October
11-14). The final deadline for applications is November 1, 2007. To apply, send
a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to:
Professor Erika Doss, Chair, Department of American Studies, University of
Notre Dame, 314 O'Shaughnessy Hall, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
The Department of African-American and African Studies at Rutgers
University-Newark is pleased to invite applications from scholars with
expertise in African-American and African diasporic studies working in all
areas of the humanities and social sciences. We will consider applications from
candidates appropriate for appointment at the rank of tenure-track assistant
professor as well as applications from established scholars appropriate for
tenured appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. This position
is for full-time appointment in the Department of African-American and African
Studies.
The department is particularly interested in emerging and established
scholars who engage in work on African Americans and African diasporic
populations. The department wishes to position itself at the forefront of new
scholarship that is now taking place in diaspora and immigrant studies.
Our distinguished faculty is comprised both of full and joint appointments,
as well as of affiliate faculty from a range of academic departments,
institutes and graduate programs.
A Ph.D. is required by September 1, 2008. Review of applications will begin
on December 3, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested
candidates should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and three
letters of reference to: Professor Sterling Bland
Chair, African-American and African Studies Search Committee
Rutgers University-Newark
175 University Avenue, 304 Conklin Hall
Newark, NJ 07102-1814. Rutgers University is an AA/EOE.
2008-09 Postdoctoral Fellowships. The Center for African American Studies invites applications from all
disciplines for two postdoctoral fellowships. These fellowships will be
awarded for the academic year 2008-09 to emerging scholars who will devote
their ten-month residency at Princeton to writing about race in the national
or global contexts and, with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty, will
also be required to teach one undergraduate course. Postdoctoral Fellows will
also participate with Center faculty members and affiliated graduate students
in a seminar to discuss work in progress. In addition, they will be
invited to participate in other programs, including seminars, colloquia, and
public lectures and will enjoy access to Firestone Library and to a wide
range of activities throughout the University. Applicants should have
received the doctorate within the past five years, may not hold a tenure-track
appointment, and cannot be in the process of writing a dissertation. The
Postdoctoral Fellowship period extends from September 1, 2008 until July 1,
2009. The Postdoctoral Fellowship provides a competitive salary.
A selection committee of Center for African American Studies faculty
evaluates applicants on the basis of:
• the significance of their proposed research and its relevance to
the purposes of the center;
• the quality of their previous research and their ability to benefit
from the activities of the center;
• the contribution they are likely to make to higher education in the
future through teaching and writing about race.
How to apply: Applicants must submit all of the following
information by November 1, 2007:
1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a scholarly paper written in the past three years;
3. a statement of no more than 1,500 words describing the proposed
research project;
4. three letters of reference (at least one from someone who was not a
dissertation supervisor) sent directly to the Center for African American
Studies by November 1, 2007.
For general application information and how to self-identify, see http://www.princeton.edu/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm
To apply, please send all materials to:
Dr. Noliwe Rooks, Associate Director
Center for African American Studies
Princeton University- Stanhope Hall
Princeton, New Jersey 08544
609.258.4718 nrooks@princeton.edu
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with
applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations
2008-09
Distinguished Visiting Appointment
The Center for African American Studies at Princeton
University invites nominations or self-nominations for faculty from research
universities and liberal arts colleges for a Distinguished Visiting
Appointment for the 2008-09 academic year. This visiting appointment
was established to enable the Center each year to invite one scholar whose
research and teaching explicitly examine issues of race in innovative
interdisciplinary ways. Candidates in any field may apply. The
Visiting Professor may be appointed for one semester or for the entire
academic year and will teach one undergraduate lecture course, participate in
faculty-graduate seminars, and other activities of the Center for African
American Studies.
Letters of nomination or self-nomination should briefly cite evidence of
the quality of the candidate’s scholarship and teaching. Please include
a curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three referees, and syllabi of
two undergraduate lecture courses.
For full consideration, your materials must be received by November 15,
2007 and we encourage all candidates to use the online application process to
submit their materials. You may apply online at: jobs.princeton.edu. For
general application information and how to self-identify, see http://www.princeton.edu/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm
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For more information or questions, please contact:
Dr. Noliwe Rooks, Associate Director
609.258.4718
nrooks@princeton.edu
University of Rochester: The Frederick Douglass Institute for African and African-American
Studies has a broad mandate in undergraduate and graduate education,
advance research, and exchange within the University community. There
are two types of residential fellowship programs that are designed to
fit this broad mandate:The Postdoctoral Fellowship is awarded to
scholars who hold a Ph.D. degree in a field related to the African and
African-American experience. It carries an annual stipend of $35,000
and supports the completion of a research project for one academic
year. The Fellow will teach two courses (one per semester) in his or
her area of specialization. Applicants for the 2008-09 academic year
must have their Ph.D. in hand before the fellowship begins in September
2008.Closing Date for Applications is January 31, 2008.
Application checklist: A completed FDI fellowship application form; a
curriculum vitae; 3-5 page description of the project (plus a short
bibliography); a sample of published or unpublished writing on a topic
related to the proposal; three letters of recommendation that comment
upon the value and feasibility of the work proposed, to be sent by the
referees.
„« The Predoctoral Fellowship is awarded annually to a graduate student
of any university who studies aspects of the African and
African-American experience. This fellowship, which carries an annual
stipend of $23,000, does not come with any teaching obligation, but
will require the Fellow to work with the Institute¡¦s Director in
organizing colloquium, lectures, and other events. The principal aim of
this award is to expedite the completion of the Fellow¡¦s dissertation.
To qualify for this one-year residential fellowship in 2008-09 academic
year, an applicant will need to have completed and passed the following
before the end of this (2007-08) academic year: (1) all required
courses; (2) qualifying oral and/or written exams; (3) written at least
one chapter of the dissertation (the chapter becomes part of the
application package).
Application checklist: A completed FDI fellowship application form; a
curriculum vitae; an official transcript showing completion of all
preliminary coursework and qualifying examinations; the dissertation
prospectus; a sample chapter from the dissertation; three letters of
recommendation to be sent out by the referees, including one from the
dissertation supervisor assessing the candidate¡¦s prospects for
completing the project within a year.
All Fellows receive office space in the Institute, full access to the
University's facilities, and opportunities to interact and collaborate
with scholars of their respective disciplines within the University.
Fellows must be in full time residence during the tenure of their
awards and are expected to be engaged in scholarly activity on a
full-time basis. They must, for example, be available for consultation
with students and professional colleagues; make at least two formal
presentations based upon their research; and contribute generally to
the intellectual discourse on African and African-American Studies.
The Frederick Douglass Institute for African and
African-American Studies, University of Rochester, RC Box 270440, 302
Morey Hall, Rochester, NY 14627-0440 ¡V U.S.A. Tel: (585) 275-7235 -
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