African American Studies
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Assistant Professor in African American Studies:
Social Science
The Department of African American Studies (DAAS) in
the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University invites
applicants from the social sciences to apply for a tenure
track, full time DAAS faculty position at the Assistant
Professor level to begin Fall 2012. Social scientists (e.g.
African American Studies, Political Science, Sociology,
Anthropology, History, Economics, Psychology, etc.)
whose research and teaching focus on issues affecting
African Americans and other populations of African
descent are of special interest. Candidates with
expertise or demonstrated research interest in public
policy (e.g., health, education, economics, justice) are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have PhD by the start date of the
position and must demonstrate strong ability to teach,
research, and publish across a range of African
American or Africana issues. The position requires
teaching, mentoring, and other duties with students at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Temple
University is a Research High institution that provides a
rich academic environment with opportunities to
collaborate with other scholars in an interdisciplinary
setting. Temple offers competitive salaries and support
packages for new faculty.
Application
A completed application consists of a letter of interest
that includes a statement of research interests and
teaching philosophy/experience. Applicants must also
provide evidence of teaching excellence, a current
curriculum vita, representative publications, graduate
transcripts, and at least three letters of reference.
Please send all application materials electronically (in
pdf form) to the Department's Office Administrator,
Stephanie.Tschanz@temple.edu. The deadline for
applications is January 31, 2012.
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal
opportunity for all in every aspect of its operation. The
University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis
of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion,
national origin, disability, marital status or veteran
status. This policy extends to all educational, service,
and employment programs of the University. Temple
University is committed to achieving a diverse
community. Candidates who can contribute to this goal
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Posted 01/04/12
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"African American literary, Folklore, and Cultural Studies"
to apply to Florida State University's Department of
English. With several recent hires, the department
boasts five African American faculty members who
specialize in this concentration, as well as Rhetoric and
Composition. Other possible concentrations include
"Colonial, Postcolonial, and Transnational Literary and
Cultural Studies," "Feminist, Gender and Sexuality
Studies" as well as a full complement of others. The
Creative Writing program offers MFA and PhD degrees.
The Department of English at FSU is a highly
competitive program with energy and focus, and we are
proud to proclaim that we offer world-class opportunities
for graduate
study. For more information about the department, go to
http://www.english.fsu.edu/literature/index.html.
Posted 12/29/11
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Assistant Professor in African American Studies:
Social Science
The Department of African American Studies (DAAS) in
the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University invites
applicants from the social sciences to apply for a tenure
track, full time DAAS faculty position at the Assistant
Professor level to begin Fall 2012. Social scientists (e.g.
African American Studies, Political Science, Sociology,
Anthropology, History, Economics, Psychology, etc.)
whose research and teaching focus on issues affecting
African Americans and other populations of African
descent are of special interest. Candidates with
expertise or demonstrated research interest in public
policy (e.g., health, education, economics, justice) are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a PhD by the start date of the
position and must demonstrate strong ability to teach,
research, and publish across a range of African
American or Africana issues. The position requires
teaching, mentoring, and other duties with students at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Temple
University is a Research High institution that provides a
rich academic environment with opportunities to
collaborate with other scholars in an interdisciplinary
setting. Temple offers competitive salaries and support
packages for new faculty.
Application
A completed application consists of a letter of interest
that includes a statement of research interests and
teaching philosophy/experience. Applicants must also
provide evidence of teaching excellence, a current
curriculum vita, representative publications, graduate
transcripts, and at least three letters of reference.
Please send all application materials electronically (in
pdf form) to the Department's Office Administrator,
Stephanie.Tschanz@temple.edu . The deadline for
applications is January 31, 2012.
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal
opportunity for all in every aspect of its operation. The
University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis
of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion,
national origin, disability, marital status or veteran
status. This policy extends to all educational, service,
and employment programs of the University. Temple
University is committed to achieving a diverse
community. Candidates who can contribute to this goal
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Posted 12/14/11.
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Assistant Professor, Afro-American Studies &
Economics
The University of Massachusetts Amherst W.E.B. Du
Bois Department of Afro-American Studies and
Economics Department invite applications for a
tenure-track position starting Fall 2012, at the Assistant
level. The primary appointment will be in Afro-American
Studies with an adjunct appointment in Economics.
Teaching, graduate-advising responsibilities, and
service will be divided between the two departments.
See http://www.umass.edu/afroam/ and
http://www.umass.edu/economics/facjobs.html for
more information.
Posted 12/2/11
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TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
THE AFRICANA STUDIES PROGRAM
312 Anthropology 4456 TAMU College Station, TX
77843-4456 Tel. 979.845.0264 Fax 979.845.0259
http://africana.tamu.edu
Director of Africana Studies Program, Texas A&M
University
Posted 11/29/11
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Department of Africana Studies
Assistant Professor, African Diaspora/Latin American
Studies: (click here for a full description)
Posted 11/29/11
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Tenure-Track Position in African American Studies
The Department of African American Studies in the
College of Humanities and Science at Virginia
Commonwealth University seeks to fill a full-time tenure
track position, contingent upon funding, for August
2012. This position is at the assistant or associate
professor level. The ideal candidate will specialize in
African and/or African Diasporic subject matter (e.g.,
history, culture, politics, art, film and cinema, African
traditional religion/healing.). Candidates with a
specialization in Africana Women’s Studies or health
disparities are especially desirable. A doctoral degree in
Africana Studies, African American Studies, or a closely
related field is preferred. Candidates with a degree in
the social sciences will be considered. The successful
candidate will demonstrate evidence of scholarly
productivity, atrack-record of securing external funding,
and the ability to teach both undergraduate and
graduate level courses in African Diasporic content
areas.
Essential functions of this position include: maintaining
an active research program, teaching courses in the
Department of African American Studies, contributing
to curriculum development, grant writing, serving on
program, college, and university committees, recruiting
students, and substantial community engagement.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a
diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or
commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is
required.
*Application Process:* Applicants should submit a
statement of scholarly research interests, teaching
philosophy and interests, a current curriculum vita,
representative publications, and at least three letters of
reference to Dr. Jill Rowe, Department of African
American Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University,
PO Box 842509, Richmond, Virginia 23284. Additional
information about the Department of African American
Studies is available at http://www.has.vcu.edu/aas/.
Application review is ongoing and will continue until the
position is filled.
*For Additional Information:* Shawn Utsey, Chair,
Department of African American Studies, Virginia
Commonwealth University; Phone: (804) 828-1354 Fax:
(804)828-1665 Web: http://www.has.vcu.edu/aas/
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women,
minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged
to apply.
Posted 11/17/11
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The John Hope Franklin Research Center for African
and African American History and Culture, part of the
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library at
Duke University, announces the availability of travel
grants for research travel to our collections.
The John Hope Franklin Research Center seeks to
collect, preserve, and promote the use of printed and
manuscript materials bearing on the history of Africa
and people of African descent.
Research grants are available to any faculty member,
graduate or undergraduate student, or independent
scholar with a research project requiring the use of
materials held by the Franklin Research Center. Grant
money may be used for travel, photocopying, and living
expenses while pursuing research at the Rubenstein
Library. Applicants must live outside of a 100-mile
radius from Durham, NC. The maximum award per
applicant is $1,000.
The deadline for application is January 31, 2012 by 5:00
PM EST. Recipients will be announced in March 2012.
Grants must be used between April 1, 2012 and June
30, 2013.
For more information and to download a copy of the
application form, please visit:
http://library.duke.edu/rubenstein/services/grants/index.ht
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Applicants are encouraged to contact Jennifer
Thompson, the Franklin Research Center's research
services librarian, before submitting their application.
Past applications have demonstrated that those who
spoke with a staff member about their projects
produced stronger applications. Contact information is
listed below:
Jennifer Thompson
John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and
African American History and Culture
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Duke University, Box 90185
Durham, NC 27708-0185
Phone: 919-660-5922
E-mail: jennifer2.thompson@duke.edu
Website: http://library.duke.edu/rubenstein/franklin/
Posted 11/9/11
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Department Head and Professor
Department of African American Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Applications and nominations are invited for the position
of Head of the Department of African American Studies
at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with
appointment as Associate Professor or Professor. The
head leads a department with an established
undergraduate program, developing graduate program,
active research program, and strong engagement
across the university. Candidates must have
qualifications appropriate to appointment with tenure,
including Ph. D., national and international reputation for
scholarly productivity in research, and demonstrated
teaching accomplishments. Previous teaching
experience and research in the discipline of African
American Studies are highly desirable. Candidates
also should have a record of administrative
effectiveness or demonstrate high promise of
leadership and administrative competence, and
possess the personal characteristics required to
assume a demanding and significant role.
This is a full-time nine-month position with summer
support. Salary commensurate with experience,
qualifications, and vision. The preferred starting date is
on or before August 16, 2012, but adjustments will be
made, if needed, to accommodate the selected
candidate.
Please create your candidate profile through
https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload application materials
through this system. To ensure full consideration,
upload a letter of interest, a current curriculum vita, and
names and contact information for three professional
references by December 10, 2011.
Nominations and questions can be sent to:
Professor James Barrett
Search Committee Chair
156 CAB MC-448 (ATTN: Paula Hays)
605 Springfield Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
Or to: lasdean@illinois.edu (Paula Hays 217-333-1350)
For information about Illinois, visit our web page at
http://www.afro.illinois.edu/
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity
Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse
backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace
and value diversity and inclusivity.
(www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)
Posted 11/2/11
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The University of Colorado Denver
Advanced Assistant Professor,
US History Pre-1860
The History Department at the University of Colorado
Denver invites applications for a tenure-track advanced
Assistant Professor position in US history pre 1860. We
are particularly interested in scholars who have a
completed book manuscript under contract and whose
work addresses political culture, race, or the US in
global context. Teaching load is four courses per year.
In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses in his or her area of expertise, the successful
applicant will teach the American Revolution, as well as
US Survey and US Cultural Diversity courses in the
College core. Salary is competitive.
Applicants must submit their cover letter and c.v. online,
for posting 815416, at www.jobsatcu.com. In addition,
three letters of recommendation, transcripts,
chapter-length writing sample, and summary of student
evaluations should be addressed to Early US Search
Chair, History Department, University of Colorado
Denver, Campus Box 182, P.O. Box 173364, Denver,
CO, 80217-3364. Review of applications will begin
December 1, 2011 and will continue until position is
filled. Contact Pamela.Laird@ucdenver.edu with
questions. Additional details about the department can
be found at
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/CLAS/Dep
artments/history.
The History Department and UC Denver are committed
to diversity and equality in education and employment.
We encourage applications from candidates from racial
and ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and candidates
with disabilities. The University requires background
investigations for all prospective employees.
Posted 10/27/11
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The University of Colorado Denver
Assistant Professor, US West
The History Department at the University of Colorado
Denver invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor position in the history of the American West.
We are particularly interested in scholars focusing on
the period from 1860 to 1924. Teaching load is four
courses per year. In addition to teaching undergraduate
and graduate courses in his or her area of expertise, the
successful applicant will teach US Survey and US
Cultural Diversity courses in the College core, and will
contribute to the Department’s relationships with local
school and community organizations with interests in
Western History. PhD expected by August, 2012. Salary
is competitive.
Applicants must submit their cover letter and c.v. online,
for posting 815438, at www.jobsatcu.com. In addition,
three letters of recommendation, transcripts, chapter-
length writing sample, and summary of student
evaluations should be addressed to US West Search
Chair, History Department, University of Colorado
Denver, Campus Box 182, P.O. Box 173364, Denver,
CO, 80217-3364. Review of applications will begin
December 1, 2011 and will continue until position is
filled. Contact Pamela.Laird@ucdenver.edu with
questions. Additional details about the department can
be found at http://www.ucdenver.
edu/academics/colleges/CLAS/Departments/history.
The History Department and UC Denver are committed
to diversity and equality in education and employment.
We encourage applications from candidates from racial
and ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and candidates
with disabilities. The University requires background
investigations for all prospective employees.
Posted 10/27/11
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Director of Africana Studies Program, Texas A&M
University
The Africana Studies Program at Texas A&M University
invites applications for the position of Director. This is a
faculty position with appointment at the Associate or
Full Professor level. PhD required. We seek candidates
who have a strong record of research, teaching, and
administrative experience in Africana, Diaspora, or
related Studies. A joint appointment with a
department outside Africana Studies is possible.
Duties include teaching Africana Studies classes. The
position will begin August 1, 2012.
The program in Africana Studies is housed in the
College of Liberal Arts. The interdisciplinary program
offers an undergraduate minor and a graduate
certificate. The Africana Studies faculty and curriculum
are distinctively interdisciplinary and transnational. The
program is currently composed of eight core faculty
members, who hold joint appointments in our
departments of Anthropology, Communication, English,
Hispanic Studies, Performance Studies, and Psychology.
More than twenty other faculty from an array of
academic disciplines teach classes and participate in
program activities as affiliated faculty members. All are
engaged in exciting research that is advancing
knowledge in their fields of specialty and raising the
program to national prominence. For further
information about the program, see our website at
http://africana.tamu.edu/.
Texas A&M is a large and expanding research university
located in Bryan/College Station, a growing
metropolitan community with a clean environment,
attractive amenities, a low cost of living, and close
proximity to the large metropolitan areas of Austin,
Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. It holds the unusual
distinction of being a land, sea, and space grant
university.
Applicants should submit a letter describing their
research, teaching, and statement of their vision for
advancing Africana Studies at Texas A&M; curriculum
vitae, one writing sample (article or book chapter), and
names of three references. Address correspondence
to: Africana Search Committee, 4456 TAMU, College
Station, TX 77843-4456. Review of applications will
begin January 2, 2012 and continue until the position is
filled. Texas A&M University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to be
responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Women and members of underrepresented groups are
especially encouraged to apply.
posted 10/26/11
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