job in Francophone Caribbean theatre and performance

[Erin Hurley, Prof.]

Dear Colleagues,

This announcement from a colleague at the University of Georgia. Please spread the word.

Happy new year,
Erin Hurley



UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA. The Departments of Romance Languages and Theatre and Film Studies invite applications for a joint position at the assistant professor level beginning on August 15, 2011. We are looking for outstanding scholars whose research and interests focus on Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically in Francophone Caribbean theatre and performance. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in both departments and to affiliate with the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (LACSI). Faculty members are expected to support the college's goals of creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning environment.  We invite interested candidates to visit the web sites of the Theatre and Film Studies Department (http://www.drama.uga.edu), the Department of Romance Languages (http://www.rom.uga.edu), and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute (http://www.lacsi.uga.edu). 

Please send a letter of application, a c.v., a research statement, a statement of teaching experience and interests, samples of written work, and three letters of recommendation to the chair of the recruitment committee: 
Dr. Doris Y. Kadish, Director of  LACSI
Department of Romance Languages
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1611
dkadish at uga.edu. 

E-mail applications are welcome. 

The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.