"Visiting Assistant Professor of African and Africana Studies"

Haverford College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of African and Africana Studies.

Haverford College's African and Africana Studies program invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible Visiting Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2026, with classes starting on August 31, 2026. This appointment is for 1-year and is not renewable. The teaching load is a total of five courses for the year (e.g., 2-3). A successful candidate must be able to teach the core course for the program, Introduction to African and Africana Studies. We are particularly interested in candidates with a specialization in African History who can teach elective courses at the intermediate and upper-level. The introductory course is limited to 35. Intermediate courses are limited to 25 students and upper-level courses are generally capped at 15 students.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to engaging a wide range of students from different backgrounds and experiences and creating an inclusive classroom environment in a liberal arts context.

To apply for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter that includes your teaching philosophy. We also welcome sample syllabi and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness from course evaluations. Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by the recommenders via Interfolio.

All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/180822)

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026, and applications submitted by that date will receive full consideration.

Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Susanna Wing at swing@haverford.edu. For technical questions about Interfolio, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com. For more information about the African and Africana Studies Program please visit: https://www.haverford.edu/african-and-africana-studies

Haverford College is a leading liberal arts college located 9 miles from the center of Philadelphia. The idyllic residential campus is home to approximately 1,435 exceptional undergraduate students who are motivated by their deep intellectual curiosity, respectfully collaborative spirit, and commitment to improving the world around them. The wide variety of neighborhoods comprising the greater Philadelphia area are home to many cultural icons and recreational spaces, with direct public transportation access from Haverford's campus and excellent access to many cities on the East Coast. The concentration of higher education institutions in the region provides excellent opportunities for facilitating professional connections.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.