"Specialized Teaching Faculty I (Non-Tenure Track) Job ID 60398"

The African American Studies Program at Florida State University invites applications for a permanent 9-month, non-tenure track Specialized Teaching Faculty I position, effective August 2026. We seek a dedicated educator with a passion for undergraduate teaching and a strong commitment to African American Studies as a field of inquiry and praxis.

The successful candidate will teach both lower and upper division undergraduate courses and contribute to the development of new and innovative offerings within the curriculum. We welcome applicants with a broad range of scholarly interests that center the Black experience. Preference will be given to candidates who can contribute courses in one or more of the following areas:

• African diaspora studies
• Social Relations
• History
• Research methods
• The criminal justice system
• Applied or community-based learning

In addition to teaching and mentoring undergraduates, the position entails meaningful service to the African American Studies Program, including participation in curriculum development, student engagement initiatives, and support for activities such as the Ankh Maat Wedjau Honor Society, AFA internship program, and community outreach efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of all Ph.D. requirements except the dissertation at the time of application
• Completion of Ph.D. by August 1, 2026

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit:

• A letter of application detailing teaching experience and ideas for course development
• A curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references

Submit all materials online at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs (Job ID#: 6038) by October 15, 2025. Reference providers will be contacted directly by FSU and letters will be due by October 25, 2025.

For questions, contact Dr. Katrinell M. Davis, Search Committee Chair, at Katrinell.Davis@fsu.edu

Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer committed to diversity and inclusion (https://diversity.fsu.edu). The College of Social Sciences & Public Policy values excellence in teaching and engagement, and encourages applicants whose work reflects the diversity of our students and communities.

Application review will begin on September 15, 2025. Secondary review will occur on September 30, 2025 for exceptional late applications. Applications received by September 15 will receive full consideration; review will continue until the position is filled. Campus visits and job talks are planned for October–November 2025.