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Brandeis University (deadline: January 15, 2019)
Job Ad–Florence Kay Postdoctoral Fellowship in African and African Diaspora Art
Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts invites applications for a two-year, non-renewable Florence Kay Postdoctoral Fellowship at the rank of Lecturer in African and African Diaspora Art, beginning in the Fall 2019. We welcome a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives on African and African Diaspora Art History. The fellow will pursue their own research and writing and teach two courses (one per semester) while participating in and contributing to the rich intellectual life of the Brandeis community, in affiliation with the departments of African and Afro-American Studies and Fine Arts. The fellowship includes a salary of $58,000, plus benefits, with moving expenses (approximately $1,500), and a research fund of $4,000 per year. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by the commencement of the fellowship, preferably received within the past six years.
Applications should be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12822
Please include the following: a letter of interest outlining a research project and possible course offerings, sample syllabi, a CV, a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and three letters of recommendation. First consideration will be given to applications submitted by January 15, 2019.
Questions about the position can be directed to: Kay Fellow Search c/o Jennifer Stern [email protected]
University of Kentucky (deadline: January 15, 2019)
Job Ad–Various Tenure-Track Positions in African American and Africana Studies
The program in African American and Africana Studies (AAAS) at the University of Kentucky invites applications for tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are inaugurating an interdisciplinary major with a significant new investment by the College of Arts and Sciences, and support from other colleges and programs in the University, and we are recruiting several faculty for this growing program. We are searching broadly for scholars whose research and teaching will complement our faculty, add breadth and richness to our new major, while also contributing to their home department. We also seek specialists whose research (or creative activity) is focused on Africa, African Americans, and/or the African Diaspora, in disciplines that include the arts (including visual arts, performing arts, dance, theater, and music), the humanities (including history and particularly west African history), art history, musicology, performance studies, language and literature, film studies, digital studies, philosophy, and religious studies), the social sciences (including anthropology, sociology, psychology, and geography) and fields of business (including global finance, economics of inequality, management, and marketing). The appointment would be in the home department and home college of the successful candidate, and teaching and service would be allocated between AAAS and that home department. Candidates who have successfully developed curricula for new programs, and who have worked within interdisciplinary contexts, are especially urged to apply.
A Ph.D. or equivalent must have been awarded at the time of appointment. There are currently two faculty being hired for African American and Africana Studies. It is recommended that candidates submit their application materials for both postings, which may be found here: http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/207689 and http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/207695
Required application materials include:
- A letter of application
- A current CV
- A teaching statement
- Either an article-length writing sample or a documentation of a sample of work from your portfolio (depending upon your discipline).
- A one to two page reflection on commitment, approaches, and insights related to inclusion, diversity, and equity. As a program and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
- Contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information will be used to solicit reference letters from your contacts within the employment system.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2019, and continues until the positions are filled.
Texas State University (deadline: February 1, 2019)
Job Ad–Associate Professor of History and African American Studies
The Department of History and the Center for Diversity and Gender Studies invites applications for an Associate Professor position to coordinate a new interdisciplinary African American Studies undergraduate minor at Texas State University beginning fall 2019.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in African American history or related field (e.g. African American studies);
- A track record of research and teaching related to African American history;
- A record of or demonstrated potential for success in leading, developing or managing an academic program.
To be eligible for hire at the associate professor rank, the candidate must meet the requirements for the rank as established by the University and the Department of History, including an active research agenda with a record of scholarship that complements the strengths of the department. The successful candidate will receive the appropriate rank and title based upon University and Department established guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
- Working and building relationships across disciplines, centers, departments or units;
- Community engagement in research, teaching or service;
- Research and/or teaching in African Diaspora studies.
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/23347.
To ensure full consideration, please submit the materials listed below before February 1, 2019: (1) a cover letter, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on research, (4) an article-length writing sample, and (5) three letters of recommendation. Note that as part of our application process, we are requesting 3 letters of reference. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Upon submission of your application, an automated email will be generated and sent to your references with instructions on how to attach the reference letter to your application through a confidential online portal.
Texas Christian University (deadline: February 1, 2019)
Job Ad-One Year Lecturer Position in American Art History
Responsibilities: Candidates should be prepared to teach three courses per semester, including one section of the Introduction to Art History survey, specialized undergraduate classes, and/or a graduate seminar in the applicant’s field of expertise.
Qualifications:
- D. or A.B.D. in Art History; or American Studies, African American Studies, Africana Studies, Latin American Studies, or Asian American Studies with an emphasis in visual culture.
- Ability to support the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preference will be given to candidates with college-level teaching experience.
Application Process: Applications should include a cover letter; a one-page teaching philosophy that details a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; a c.v; and three letters of recommendation, which can be emailed directly from the reviewer or dossier service to hremploym[email protected].
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2019, and the position will remain open until filled.
Williams College (deadline: February 1, 2019)
Job Ad–Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies
The Africana Studies Department at Williams College invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Africana Studies, beginning July 1, 2019. We welcome applications from candidates who have completed their PhD within the last five years and also those who have not yet completed their PhD, but will have the PhD in hand by the start date of the appointment.
We seek a candidate who studies processes of language translation both within African Diasporic communities, and between African Diasporic communities and the wider world. Candidates might hold expertise in any number of disciplinary or methodological approaches so long as they situate and center the politics of translation practices in the African diaspora. The position requires vision, initiative, and a desire to join our vibrant community of scholars, practitioners, and activists. Williams is an institution that places a high value on undergraduate teaching; consequently, we strongly prefer applicants who can demonstrate in their supporting materials a capacity for excellent teaching and who have a commitment to working effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. The teaching load is one course each semester.
The successful candidate will be appointed full-time for a term of two years and will have a teaching load of one course each semester. The salary for this position is $55,000 per year. The fellow will also be provided with full benefits including health and dental insurance, plus an allowance of $3,000 per year for research and professional travel. This position is made possible by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Information about the Williams College Department of Africana Studies is available at https://africana-studies.williams.edu/. Applications should be submitted via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/58621) and should include:
- a cover letter;
- cv.;
- a one to two-page statement describing your teaching and research;
- a writing sample of no more than 25 pages;
- a transcript from your doctoral program;
- at least three letters of reference.
Completed applications submitted by Friday, February 1, 2019 will receive full consideration. Fax and email applications will not be accepted. Inquiries should be sent to [email protected].
Rutgers University (deadline: April 15, 2019)
Job Ad–Post-doctoral Fellowship in Race and Gender Studies
The Department of History at Rutgers University announces a post-doctoral fellowship for scholars pursuing research in race and gender studies. The successful applicant must have the doctorate in hand at the time of application, be no more than six years beyond the Ph.D., and be able to teach history courses. The fellowship of $60,000 is for one year and includes benefits and a $5,000 research stipend. The recipient will teach at least one small course in the history department and participate in the seminar series at either the Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis (https://rcha.rutgers.edu/future-project/description) or the Institute for Research on Women (https://irw.rutgers.edu/seminars-list/365-2019-2020-irw-seminar-call).
Application Instructions:
Applications should be addressed to Professor Deborah Gray White, Post-Doc Search Chair, and submitted electronically to http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/81023. Applications should include the following: letter of interest, C.V., research proposal, writing sample, and at least three letters of reference. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2019.
Northwestern University (deadline: February 15, 2019)
Job Ad–Jack Miller Center Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Northwestern’s Center for Legal Studies is pleased to continue a collaborative partnership with the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America’s Founding Principles and History. We seek applications for the centerpiece of the partnership: a two-year post-doctoral fellowship held in residence at Northwestern University’s Center for Legal Studies beginning September 1, 2019. The post-doctoral fellow will offer three courses per year on topics pertaining to early American and Atlantic Enlightenment history, political and economic thought, and/or social science. In addition to engaging in an active research and publishing agenda, the candidate is expected to provide a reasonable amount of assistance with organizing other activities associated with the Fellowship and the Legal Studies Program. The annual salary for the fellow is $50,000, plus fringe benefits and a $1,500 renewable annual research budget. The fellow is required to organize and participate in several activities associated with Jack Miller Center events at Northwestern. (https://www.legalstudies.northwestern.edu/people/jmcpostdoc2019.html)
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter stating qualifications and field of interest, a CV, a writing sample, a sample syllabus of a proposed course, and two letters of recommendation. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Applications should be submitted no later than February 15, 2019. Please contact Ann Kelchner [email protected] with questions.
Rutgers University (deadline: April 15, 2019)
Job Ad–Postdoctoral Associate: African American History, 1940-Present
The Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis announces a post-doctoral position for scholars pursuing research in African American History, 1940-present. The successful applicant must have the doctorate in hand at the time of application and be no more than six years beyond the Ph.D. The position, with a salary of $65,000, is for one year. It includes health benefits and a $5,000 research allowance.
Application Instructions:
Applications should be addressed to Professor Deborah Gray White, Post-Doc Search Chair, and submitted electronically to: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/83274. Applications should include the following: letter of interest, C.V., research proposal, writing sample, and at least three letters of reference. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2019.
Yale University (deadline: March 1, 2019)
Job Ad–Gilderman Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition Fellowships
The Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition, part of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University, invites applications for its 2019-2020 Fellowship Program.
The Gilder Lehrman Center typically offers two types of postdoctoral and faculty fellowships that advance the study of slavery, its role in the creation of the modern world, and its legacies. They are the one-month and fourth-month Postdoctoral and Faculty Fellowships and the year-long Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Fellowship.
The Postdoctoral and Faculty Fellowships and the Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Fellowship are in-residence positions. During their time in New Haven, fellows have access to Yale University libraries and resources, office space at the Gilder Lehrman Center, give a public lecture, and participate in the intellectual life at the Center.
For Postdoctoral and Faculty Fellowships, visit: https://glc.yale.edu/Fellowships/postdoctoral-and-faculty-fellowships
For the Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery Fellowship, visit: https://glc.yale.edu/Fellowships/human-trafficking-and-modern-day-slavery-fellowship
University of Pennsylvania (applications will begin review on March 1, 2019)
Job Ad–Penn Program on Race, Science, and Society Postdoctoral Research Associate
The Penn Program on Race, Science, and Society (PRSS) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work with PRSS and the Penn and Slavery Project, July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020. The Penn and Slavery Project investigates the University of Pennsylvania’s relationship to the institution of slavery. PRSS’s work in the Penn and Slavery Project focuses on the legacies of slavery and racism in medical education. PRSS seeks to foster transformative approaches to the role of race in science and society through collaborative engagement with scientists, scholars, and students from social science, biological, medical, public health, and humanistic perspectives.
The postdoctoral research associate will synthesize the Penn and Slavery Project’s prior findings regarding the connections between Penn’s medical school and slavery, research the legacy of the medical school’s connections with slavery in historical and contemporary medical training, participate in developing proposals for addressing that legacy in collaboration with the medical school, and help to share the project’s findings and proposals with the Penn community and the broader public.
Applicants must hold a PhD in History, Africana Studies, or a related field or expect to receive such a degree by July 1, 2019.
Application Instructions:
Applications should be addressed to PRSS director, Prof. Dorothy Roberts, and submitted electronically via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/60014. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, letters from 3 references, and a writing sample
University of Toledo (application review begins on Feb. 1 and will continue until position is filled)
Job Ad–tenure-track Assistant Professor of History
The Department of History at the University of Toledo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in the history of race, imperialism, and empire in colonial/post-colonial sub-Saharan Africa. The new faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate survey and upper-division courses and graduate courses in African History, European History, and Empire Studies and to advise and direct graduate student theses.
Application Instructions:
Qualified applicants will be expected to have a Ph.D. in History completed by August 1, 2019. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy), and an article-length writing sample. Please the above materials and three letters of recommendation to: [email protected] with “2019 TT Job Search” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position can be sent to Charles Beatty-Medina at [email protected] The University of Toledo is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator.
Davidson College (application review begins March 15 and will continue until position is filled)
Job Ad–Visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Studies
The Africana Studies department at Davidson College invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor to teach in the Africana Studies department beginning July 1, 2019. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary undergraduate education, mentoring majors, and program development. Candidates should possess demonstrated teaching ability, outstanding academic qualifications, and an active research program. The Ph.D. degree should be in hand by July 1, 2019.
Application Instructions:
Apply online at http://employment.davidson.edu. Candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, a 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy, summaries of teaching evaluations, 2-3 sample syllabi, and contact information of three professional references. Candidates should discuss in their statement of teaching philosophy how they would fulfill the needs of a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogy.
For additional information and to apply online go to http://employment.davidson.edu.
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