Assistant Professor- Africana Studies Job at Tennessee State University
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor- Africana Studies
Division
Default Division
Department
Africana Studies
Number of hours per week
37.5
Days to be worked
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year
Academic (9 months)
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Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
Main Campus
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Position Number
013040
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Description
This is a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Africana Studies. The ideal candidate is an African-centered scholar who will 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, including the Black Power, African-centered, and Africana Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies movements. The Africana Studies program is especially interested in candidates who can also teach upper-level courses in Classical African Civilization/African historiography and/or African/Africana political thought and social justice. 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.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Africana/Black Studies with a concentration in Classical African Civilization/African History or African/Black political thought or a Ph.D. in a related discipline (African Studies, Political Science) with at least 18 graduate hours of coursework in Africana Studies or an Africana Studies related subject area.
delivery; and a commitment to teach first generation and underrepresented student populations.
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Africana/Black Studies with a concentration in Classical African Civilization/African History or African/Black political thought or a Ph.D. in a related discipline (African Studies, Political Science) with at least 18 graduate hours of coursework in Africana Studies or an Africana Studies related subject area.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Africana/Black Studies with a concentration in Classical African Civilization/African History or African/Black political thought or a Ph.D. in a related discipline (African Studies, Political Science) with at least 18 graduate hours of coursework in Africana Studies or an Africana Studies related subject area.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment 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.
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.
Open Date
03/15/2023
Close Date
03/28/2023
Job Category
Faculty
Requisition Number
F042P
Benefits
Tennessee 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 Link
https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/6586
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2
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- Resume
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