JOB: Joint Appointed 50% in Women’s Studies and 50% Health and Kinesiology

Position Announcement
Purdue University

Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Joint Appointed 50% in Women’s Studies and 50% in one of the following Departments: Communication, Philosophy, Health and Kinesiology, History, and English; appointment beginning August 2007.

Emphasis on women and gender, and/or intersections of gender, race, ethnicity, and class in one of the following areas of specialization: Communication Studies (in particular, Public Relations, Organizational Communication, Rhetoric, and/or Technology); Continental Philosophy, Ethics/Applied Ethics, History of Philosophy, Metaphysics, and Social and Political Philosophy; Sports Studies, with emphasis on current issues of public policy, ideology, and culture; Healthy Aging and quality of life; 20th Century Sub-Saharan History; and Latino and Minority Literature.

Qualifications: Ph.D. and commitment to interdisciplinary studies; promise of significant research productivity and record of successful teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research program, advise and direct graduate students, and fulfill faculty service responsibilities.

Send application and supporting documents to:

Patsy Schweickart, Interim Director
Women’s Studies Program
6164 Beering Hall
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098

Application Due Date: November 15. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Purdue is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. Individuals from under represented groups are encouraged to apply.