Detailed Position Information
The Department of American Culture and Society at the University of Alabama is looking for a dynamic scholar to fill the position of tenure track Assistant Professor to begin in the Fall 2027, with expertise in the following area: American Studies. The successful candidate will become a tenure-track faculty member of the Department of American Culture and Society and will be expected to teach both undergraduates and graduate courses, have an active research agenda, and perform professional service in keeping with rank and position.
The ideal candidate will have teaching experience in American Studies, but relevant experience in any social science or humanities discipline is acceptable. A PhD in hand at time of employment in a relevant discipline is required for the position.
The Department of American Culture and Society was formed in January 2026 by combining the Departments of Gender and Race Studies and American Studies. The BA and MA programs of both interdisciplinary programs have been at the University of Alabama for more than forty years. Offering an undergraduate major in either African American Studies and American Studies, minors in both areas, as well as an undergraduate minor in Women's Studies and MA programs in Women’s Studies and American Studies, and a minor in Sociology, the new Department fulfills an important academic mission for the University. The Department provides courses that enroll more than 11000 students a year. Students graduating from the MA program in American Studies or in Women's Studies regularly go on to attend top-tier PhD programs in a variety of disciplines, work in successful non- profit organizations, or complete advanced professional degrees in a variety of areas. This is an interdisciplinary department where faculty teach and conduct research in their respective field of expertise, while also actively participating in writing groups, seminars, and a successful speaker series conducted in the Department.
The regular teaching load for this position is two courses a semester, and salary and benefits are competitive. This is a tenure earning position, and the expectation is that the person hired will fulfill the research, teaching, and service requirements for tenure and promotion.
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD completed before August 16th, 2027 is a requirement for employment at the announced rank and position.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have teaching experience in American Studies, but relevant experience in any social science or humanities discipline is acceptable. A PhD in hand at time of employment in a relevant discipline is required for the position.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Applicants should complete the online application in which they should include a letter of interest, a current curriculum vita, a research statement and a teaching statement. Names and contact information for three referees who can speak to their professional/academic qualifications (one of which concerns teaching) should be included as part of the applicant’s’ cover letter or CV. Priority will be given to those who apply by September 1st, 2026.
