John K. Moore, Jr., Ph.D.The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences has named John K. Moore, Jr., Ph.D., the new Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.
Moore earned his B.A. in Spanish from Sewanee: The University of the South, MAT in Spanish from Middle Tennessee State University, and Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
Moore currently serves as Professor of Spanish in the College’s Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, and his research interests include Hispanic literature and pilgrimage studies, ethnic studies, and film studies. He recently published an award-winning book entitled Mulatto · Outlaw · Pilgrim · Priest: The Legal Case of José Soller, Accused of Impersonating a Pastor and Other Crimes in Seventeenth-century Spain. Through this scholarly work, Moore was honored with distinguished fellowships from the American Council of Learned Societies, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Pilgrimage Studies of William & Mary.
Along with his teaching and research, Moore has served as a strong advocate for his department and for his fellow faculty members. Moore has held several leadership roles across the College, including interim chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures and chair of the College’s Faculty Affairs Committee. While leading the Faculty Affairs Committee, Moore focused his efforts on finalizing departmental handbooks for all 19 departments and ensuring faculty members across the College received the clarity and guidance necessary to navigate the promotion and tenure process.
As associate dean, Moore will be able to further build upon his passion for faculty affairs, while also supporting the College’s goal of promoting inclusive excellence.
"It is my privilege and pleasure to serve the College's faculty as an ally and champion," said Moore. "I look forward to understanding, supporting, and promoting my colleagues' work. I thank Dean Thomas for this opportunity to stretch professionally and to help her team and her continue building a culture of distinction and belonging in the UAB College of Arts and Sciences."
Moore will work alongside Dean Kecia M. Thomas, Ph.D.; Catherine Daniélou, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; and Yogesh K. Vohra, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research and Innovation.
"The College was fortunate to have received applications from a number of excellent candidates for this important position. Dr. Moore’s prior experience as a former interim department chair and as a chair of the College’s Faculty Affairs Committee have prepared him well for the tasks at hand," said Dean Thomas. "I also believe that his outstanding record of research—such as his current book award and fellowships—uniquely position him to assist with our goal of expanding and diversifying the College’s portfolio of externally funded research, scholarship, and creative activities. I am confident he will serve as an effective mentor and role model for our faculty regardless of discipline. Finally, his history of working toward a more diverse and inclusive community makes him an ideal member of the CAS leadership team."
Moore will start his new role with the College on December 1, 2021.
