"Assistant Professor in Africana Studies - 12561"

Position TitleAssistant Professor in Africana StudiesDivisionCollege of Liberal ArtsDepartmentHistory, Geography, & Political SciNumber of hours per week37.5Days to be workedMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayMonths per yearAcademic (9 months)If modified, list monthsJob TypeFull-TimeCampusMain CampusIf other location, please indicatePosition Number012561Advertised SalaryPay BasisJob DescriptionThe ideal candidate is an African-centered, political thought and social justice scholar, with research and teaching interests in women, gender, and politics in Africa and the diaspora. The Africana Studies program is especially interested in candidates who can teach any combination of the following upper-level courses: African Women; Political Economy of African Nations; Post Independence Africa; Political Economy of the African American Community; and create courses in any combination of the following areas: African women and political economy; African womanism, African feminism and women’s activism; African/Afrofuturism; women, gender, and pan-Africanism and/or the Black radical tradition; Africana women, girls, and the carceral state; Africana environmental justice; reproductive justice and Africana women’s activism; and potential for African language course development (Medew Neter, Kiswahili, Yoruba, Wolof, Ndebele, etc.). Candidates should also be able to teach sections of Introduction to Africana Studies, with focus on Nile Valley Civilizations and the long African/Black social justice origins and development of the discipline.

The applicant should demonstrate a sound knowledge of African-centered theoretical, epistemological, and methodological perspectives; experience in online and on ground course development and delivery; and a commitment to teach first generation and underrepresented student populations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Africana/Black Studies, African Studies, or a Ph.D. in a related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours of coursework in Africana/Black Studies. Candidates should include a CV; cover letter which includes teaching philosophy, research statement, names and contact information for three references; unofficial graduate transcripts; writing sample; and sample syllabi.

Minimum QualificationsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsEmployment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date06/24/2024Close Date09/15/2024Job CategoryRequisition NumberF114PBenefitsTennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.Quick Linkhttps://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/8551

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Minimum References Required2Recommendation Deadline09/13/2024