Assistant Professor, Africana and American Studies

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Professor, Africana and American Studies

Department
Africana and American Studies

Posting Number
F220223

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/38341

Employer
State

Faculty Appointment Term
Term

Position Type
UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Summary

The Department of Africana and American Studies (housing a PhD and MA in American Studies and undergraduate degrees in African and African American Studies and American Studies) at the University at Buffalo is seeking to make an appointment to its faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2023.

We are seeking a specialist in African Studies, with broad interests in popular culture and gender, who can contribute to our interdisciplinary unit. In addition to research, the successful candidate will be expected to take the lead in teaching large sections of a number of the department’s general education offerings, including “Introduction to Africana Studies” and “Hip Hop and Social Issues” as well as upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in African popular culture and gender. The teaching load is 4 courses per year.

Outstanding Benefits Package
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About The University at Buffalo
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in American Studies, Africana Studies, or a related field, in hand by the time of appointment is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

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Special Instructions Summary

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

The deadline for applications is December 25, 2022.

Additional Information

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Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Deborah Pierce-Tate

Contact's Title
Department Administrator

Contact's Email
dpierce@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-2082

Posting Dates

Posted
10/25/2022

Deadline for Applicants
12/25/2022

Date to be filled
08/21/2023

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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