Pre-Doctoral Fellow in African-New World Studies: 2008-9 Application
African-New World Studies Program at Florida International University seeks a Pre-Doctoral Fellow for the Academic year 2008-2009. Applicants must be ABD (have finished their course work and already engaged in the writing of their dissertation): they must be conducting or have conducted research on Africa or/and the African Diaspora. The successful applicant will come from either the social sciences or the humanities. S/he will be expected to teach the undergraduate course “Introduction to African Worlds” during one semester and one other course related to the candidate's expertise during the second semester. The pre-doctoral fellow is also expected to support the academic and outreach activities of the program. Salary will be determined according to accomplishments and experience. Florida International University is ranked as a Research University in the High Research Activity category, and an EOE institution. Please send a letter of application, a vitae, one writing sample of not more than 30 pages, and three sealed letters of recommendation by March 14, 2008 to:

Director, ANWS
Pre-Doctoral Fellow
Florida International University
African-New World Studies Program
3000 NE 151 Street, AC1 -162
North Miami, Florida 33181