The University of San Francisco invites applications from underrepresented ethnic minority scholars for the USF Dissertation Fellowship Program for academic year 2007-2008. Program: Scholars complete the dissertation and initiate an ongoing program of scholarly or creative work, and become familiar with the usual service responsibilities of a university faculty member. Scholars teach one course in the discipline each semester and serve the University in various capacities. The Program provides a stipend of $32,000 and limited support for relocation and research-related expenses. Additional support includes office space, computer and library privileges. Qualifications: Scholars are members of one of the following groups: African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, or American Indians and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates must have completed all course work leading to the doctorate by summer 2007 and must be considering a career in college teaching. We are searching in the following field: College of Arts and Sciences: Media Studies. Applicants should submit a letter of application (indicating area of expertise), curriculum vitae, transcripts, dissertation prospectus, brief description of research plans, evidence of teaching ability (including student evaluations), and three letters of recommendation to: Gerardo Marín, Ph.D., Associate Provost Dissertation Scholars Search University of San Francisco 2130 Fulton Street, LM Rossi 4th floor San Francisco, CA 94117-1080 Complete applications must be received by January 15, 2007 to ensure full consideration. The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1855 to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to work in a culturally diverse environment and to contribute to the mission of the University. USF is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request. david silver department of media studies university of san francisco http://silverinsf.blogspot.com