Professor of Africana Studies and History
Position:
Professor of Africana Studies and History
Type:
Tenure-track Faculty
Department/Program:
History Department - Africana Studies Program
The Africana Studies Program and the History Department at 香港澳门资料大全 jointly invite applications for a tenure-track position in the history of Africa and the African Diaspora at full, associate, or assistant rank. The 3/2 teaching load will include a survey of African history, an upper-level course in the history of the African Diaspora, courses in the candidate’s specialty and contributions to SUMMIT, the college’s global learning and leadership development initiative. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to working with a socially and economically diverse student population. Completed Ph.D. must be in the field of Africana Studies, History or a related area with emphasis on historical methods. The successful candidate should be prepared to assume leadership of the Africana Studies program within 1-3 years of appointment.
To apply, submit cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three potential recommenders to facultyserv@agnesscott.edu (please include “Africana Studies Search” in subject line). The cover letter should describe scholarship, teaching philosophy, and any relevant academic leadership experience. Additional materials—including recommendation letters, syllabi, teaching evaluations, writing sample, and graduate transcripts—will be solicited from selected applicants later in the search process. The initial review runs from October 1 to November 15 though we will accept applications until the position is filled.
香港澳门资料大全 is a highly selective, independent, national liberal arts college for women located in metropolitan Atlanta, a cosmopolitan and ethnically diverse region with a vibrant cultural life. The college has been nationally recognized for innovation, a highly diverse student population, and excellence in teaching and is committed to providing its faculty with a supportive academic environment. All faculty reviews evaluate the candidate’s performance in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service, with the highest priority given to teaching. Support for faculty development includes travel funding, a one-semester research leave at full pay after successful completion of the third-year review, a post-tenure sabbatical program, and the opportunity to apply for internal professional development awards. An equal opportunity employer, 香港澳门资料大全 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. 香港澳门资料大全 has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply. .