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The School of Music and the Department of African American and African Studies announce a faculty opening in Ethnomusicology, with a specialty in African music. Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the School of Music; joint appointment between the School of Music and the Department of African American and African Studies; to begin in Autumn 2010. Responsibilities include teaching courses at all levels, undergraduate and graduate, on diverse topics in ethnomusicology, notably including African and African American music cultures; directing theses and dissertations; maintaining the level of scholarly and service contributions appropriate for a faculty member at a major research university; contributing to the leadership, curriculum development, and administration of the OSU ethnomusicology program. The ability to lead a student ensemble of African music and dance is desirable. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in ethnomusicology with a specialty in African music; experience in field research in Africa; excellence, and future promise, in teaching and scholarship. We seek a dynamic teacher and scholar who will enhance the strength of the current program in ethnomusicology, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments and programs within the University. Qualified ethnomusicologists at the early stages of their professional career are encouraged to apply. Application and closing date: Review of applications begins on December 4, 2009; applications may be submitted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a detailed letter of interest, brief description of relevant experience, statement of teaching philosophy and research program, and curriculum vitae. Include the names and contact data for three references and ask your referees to send their letters directly to the address below. Please do not send any audio or video samples at this time. Mail application materials to the following address: Margarita Mazo, Chair, Joint Search in Ethnomusicology, School of Music, Ohio State University, 1866 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.

The Department of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University invites applications and nominations for applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor of Sociology. We are looking for a candidate whose research and teaching commitments examine the sociology of African Americans. Preference will be given to candidates with interdisciplinary or comparative perspectives on the African Diaspora. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. African American and African Studies Department offers an undergraduate major and minor and a Master of Arts degree. The appointment will begin in Autumn 2010.Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of the appointment (Autumn 2010) and must demonstrate scholarly achievement and successful teaching. The department will begin reviewing applications on November 20, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, a CV, and three letters of reference to Anthonia Kalu, Chair, Department of African American and African Studies, The Ohio State University, 486 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210-1319. The Ohio State University is an AA/EOE. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Art at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in painting and drawing. Appointment begins Autumn 2010.

Qualifications: M.F.A. degree, preferably two or more years university-level teaching experience beyond the terminal degree or equivalent; an active professional creative practice with evidence of building an exhibition record of substance. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in painting and drawing and fluency in conceptual and historical frameworks including but not limited to narrative, video, technology, and installation. Preference will be given to applicants with interdisciplinary perspectives. This position will require a commitment to teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses and creating a critical and experimental learning environment within a public research university. Previous experience in curricular development, mentoring students, and service on graduate committees is advantageous. Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, a CD and thumbnail printouts of 20 images of your work (including a CD or DVD of no more than 5 minutes of video when applicable) and 20 images of your students' work, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of three references to: Painting and Drawing Search Committee, The Ohio State University, Department of Art, 146 Hopkins Hall, 128 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. The Ohio State University is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All application materials must be received by October 23rd, 2009.

The Department of Art Education seeks a tenure track Associate/Full Professor in Visual/Material Culture. The candidate's duties will include the opportunity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in visual and material culture, a course in Critical Dialogue about Art for our Core Teacher Program and our On-Line M.A. Programs, and a summer course in M.A. Thesis/Project Research for our On-Line Programs. The candidate will also be required to advise and serve on committees for M.A. and Ph.D. students. Other duties include conducting research in visual and material culture education and serving the Department/University and broader education and local communities. The required qualifications include a doctoral degree (Ph.D.), and knowledge of: cultural studies; visual culture; material culture; feminism; semiotics; and critical theory and pedagogy. A strong record and interest in research and publication, higher education, and teaching experience are essential. Starting date: October 1, 2010. Applicant should send a cover letter including a statement of professional academic goals, cv, publication samples, and the names of 3 references to: Dr. Vesta Daniel, Chair of the Search Committee, OSU Department of Art Education, 258 Hopkins Hall, 128 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA.

The Department of Dance seeks a scholar who will contribute significantly to the doctoral program in teaching, research, and the advising of candidacy exams and doctoral dissertations. Position is a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professorship. Ph.D. required; prior teaching experience in a dance program preferred. Starting date: Autumn 2010. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30, 2009. We welcome an individual who will both expand and extend the areas of expertise of the current faculty in terms of research, international engagement, and teaching across degree programs (PhD, MFA and BFA). We value a colleague whose research is informed by a history of embodied practice, and we encourage applicants who will diversify our curriculum and faculty with regard to race, gender, and ethnicity. Our new colleague will contribute in the following three areas: in research, giving evidence of a research agenda situated inside the theory, literature and history of dance as a discipline while drawing on adjacent areas of knowledge; in teaching, working in areas that might include cultural & critical theory, dance ethnography, notation and documentation systems, creative uses of technology, world dance forms or other studio practice, and early dance history, among others; in service, demonstrating leadership in graduate and undergraduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within the department, college, university, and at the national and international levels. Send letter of application, c.v, and 3 letters of reference to: M. Candace Feck, Chair, Search Committee, The Ohio State University, Department of Dance, 1813 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43210-1307. E-mail: heimburger.1@osu.edu. Web site: http://dance.osu.edu. To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA Employer.

The Department of English at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-eligible assistant professor position in antebellum American Literature, with desired expertise in colonial or early national literatures. Ph.D. required. Send letter of application and CV to englishjobs@osu.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 9, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews at the MLA Convention. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The History Department at The Ohio State University seeks to appoint an assistant professor of pre-1800 China. Candidates must have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of the appointment (Autumn 2010) and must demonstrate scholarly achievement and successful teaching. The department will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, a c.v., and three letters of reference to Chair, Chinese History Search Committee, The Ohio State University, Department of History, 230 W. 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. The Ohio State University is an AA/EOE. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the art of Europe and/or the larger Mediterranean world between 300-1453 CE. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and demonstrate potential for sustained engagement in innovative research while teaching in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Diverse in terms of its temporal and geographic coverage, the faculty of History of Art at OSU is particularly interested in questions of historiography and critical theory; in cross-cultural exchange and the negotiation of artistic, cultural, and political boundaries; in art's role in mediating social action; and in issues of representation and the affective engagement of the image. Applications from scholars whose work relates to one or more of these areas of inquiry are especially welcome. Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, publications and/or writing samples, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Andrew Shelton, Chair, Department of History of Art, The Ohio State University, 100 Hayes Hall, 108 N. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009. To build a diverse workforce, Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.

The Ohio State University seeks an energetic and enthusiastic Director for the School of Music. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2010. The Director is the primary leader and spokesperson for the School and is responsible for planning, coordination, and evaluation of academic programs; serves as an advocate for the School and its accomplishments; and encourages collaborations with internal and external partners. Fiscal planning and budget management, curricular planning, recruitment and retention, alumni relations, fund raising, and personnel management are vital components of the position, as is the guidance of faculty and staff in ways that support and advance their professional development. As an academic leader in an urban community, the Director must be committed to supporting the broad values of diversity on campus and a comprehensive range of service opportunities in the immediate and larger communities beyond the campus. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree or commensurate level of educational achievement, as well as demonstrated abilities in leadership and administration. University-level teaching experience and a strong record of creative or scholarly activities are expected, qualifying for the rank of professor with tenure. Salary will be competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, CV, and the names, addresses, and emails of three references to Dr. Mark Shanda, Chair, School of Music Search, Arts and Humanities, 186 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210. Additional information on the School of Music can be found at http://music.osu.edu/. Nominations can be sent to hood.82@osu.edu. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The School of Music and the Department of African American and African Studies announce a faculty opening in Ethnomusicology, with a specialty in African music. Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the School of Music; joint appointment between the School of Music and the Department of African American and African Studies; to begin in Autumn 2010. Responsibilities include teaching courses at all levels, undergraduate and graduate, on diverse topics in ethnomusicology, notably including African and African American music cultures; directing theses and dissertations; maintaining the level of scholarly and service contributions appropriate for a faculty member at a major research university; contributing to the leadership, curriculum development, and administration of the OSU ethnomusicology program. The ability to lead a student ensemble of African music and dance is desirable. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in ethnomusicology with a specialty in African music; experience in field research in Africa; excellence, and future promise, in teaching and scholarship. We seek a dynamic teacher and scholar who will enhance the strength of the current program in ethnomusicology, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments and programs within the University. Qualified ethnomusicologists at the early stages of their professional career are encouraged to apply. Application and closing date: Review of applications begins on December 4, 2009; applications may be submitted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a detailed letter of interest, brief description of relevant experience, statement of teaching philosophy and research program, and curriculum vitae. Include the names and contact data for three references and ask your referees to send their letters directly to the address below. Please do not send any audio or video samples at this time. Mail application materials to the following address: Margarita Mazo, Chair, Joint Search in Ethnomusicology, School of Music, Ohio State University, 1866 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.

The School of Music at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Music Theory, beginning October 1, 2010. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Music Theory; outstanding research potential. Evidence of scholarly activity and effective teaching at the college level required. Responsibilities: teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise undergraduate and graduate students, and serve on student graduate committees. Coordinate core undergraduate theory and aural training courses. Pursue an active research agenda and provide service at the school, college, and university level. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the name, address, e-mail address, and phone/fax number of three references to Professor David Clampitt, Chair, Music Theory Search Committee, School of Music, 110 Weigel Hall, 1866 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1170. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009. The committee will continue to review applications until the position is filled. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.

The Ohio State University, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures (NELC), invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of Arabic language, expected to teach language courses at all levels, with an additional area of specialization in an area of 18th, 19th or 20th century Arabic social history, linguistics, sociolinguistics, literary studies, media studies or cultural theory. Other contemporary specializations/theoretical orientations also considered. The applicant should have experience in working with and commitment to Arabic language instruction as the successful applicant will be expected to train and supervise graduate students in teaching elementary and intermediate Arabic as well as to teach a broader range of topics in his or her specialty at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to supervise doctoral candidates. Requirements include native or near native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and knowledge of an Arabic dialect; PhD in hand by September 2010, when the position begins.

Please send a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests, CV, research writing sample, and names and complete contact information for three referees to Professor Sabra Webber, Acting Chair, Dept. of NELC, The Ohio State University, 300 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1340. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2009.

The Ohio State University Department of Theatre seeks a Teacher/Scholar/Artist who is actively engaged in the history of performance, contemporary theory and practice with an awareness of issues of gender, ethnicity, and diversity. We value a colleague with an interdisciplinary perspective, who is as excited by research and production as scholarship. We seek a PhD with emphasis in theatre history, historiography, or performance studies; extensive publication record; university teaching, and production involvement. We encourage applicants who will diversify our curriculum and our faculty with regard to race, gender, and ethnicity. Our new colleague will contribute in the following areas: Research/Creative Activity - creating, directing, collaborating, criticizing, commenting, and evaluating productions, works of dramatic literature, and historic periods/themes; Teaching - course work in own areas of specialization in theatre for MA, PhD and MFA (Acting and Design) graduate students and BA undergraduates; Service - leadership in undergraduate and graduate programs, curriculum development, advising, and governance within the department, college, university and field at large. Application deadline: November 1, 2009 or until filled. Date of Hire: Autumn Quarter 2010. Send letter of application, Vita, and 3 letters of reference to: Mark Shanda, Chair, Department of Theatre, The Ohio State University, 1849 Cannon Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210, E-mail: shanda.1@osu.edu. Web site: http://theatre.osu.edu. To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA Employer.