Hello, Apologies for cross-postings. Could you please forward the following to those who might be interested? Thanks! --Jane The Honors College of the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in African American studies. Area of specialization as well as discipline are open; all social scientists and humanists whose work focuses on some aspect of the African American experience are invited to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with an interdisciplinary background and promise of pedagogical and scholarly excellence. Candidates must have completed their PhD by the start of the appointment (August 2007). Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a chapter-length writing sample, should be sent to Dr. Benjamin L. Alpers, African American Studies Search Committee, Honors College, 1300 Asp Avenue, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019-6061. No electronic applications will be accepted. The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2006, and will continue the process until the position is filled. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the University of Oklahoma and the OU Honors College, please visit the following website: http://www.ou.edu/honors/ Jane C. Park Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies Film and Video Studies, and Women's Studies Honors College University of Oklahoma ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama: http://www.tcf.ua.edu