The Program in African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University is especially interested in candidates working in the area of transnational black cultures. Focus on intersections between Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin American and the African American experience are especially welcome. This position, beginning fall semester 2009, is full-time in African American and Diaspora Studies.  Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected teaching evaluations, three letters of recommendation (tenure-track) or six letters of recommendation (tenured). Please submit completed applications by February 2, 2009 to Professor T. Denean Sharpley-Whiting, Director, Program in African American and Diaspora Studies, VU Station B Box 351516, Vanderbilt University, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37235-1516. Applicants may also submit dossiers electronically: AADS_Search@vanderbilt.edu Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.