Visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Studies & Technology

Job Description

The Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies at Virginia Tech invites applications for a one-year faculty appointment (renewable up to 2 years) in Africana Studies and Technology at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP), beginning August 10, 2023.

We are interested in applicants who specialize in race and technology with research and teaching that focuses one or more of these areas: racism and technology; digital humanities; racial disparities in technology (including algorithmic bias and predictive policing); digital access; technology and capitalism; technology, innovation, and justice.

Responsibilities for the position include teaching three (3) courses per semester in Africana Studies and creating course content for the Tech for Humanities Pathways minor during summer. Teaching will include introductory-level Africana Studies courses as well as electives in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate should be prepared to enrich the analytical capabilities and perspectives of our undergraduate students and will be encouraged to participate in the expansion and leadership of Africana Studies at Virginia Tech. More information about our Africana Studies Minor can be found at https://liberalarts.vt.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/africana-studies-minor.html and more information about the Center for Humanities can be found at https://liberalarts.vt.edu/research-centers/center-for-humanities.html

Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies fully embraces Virginia Tech’s commitment to increase faculty, staff, and student diversity; to ensure a welcoming, affirming, safe, and accessible campus climate; to advance our research, teaching, and service mission through inclusive excellence; and to promote sustainable transformation through institutionalized structures. We encourage applications from all interested candidates, including persons identifying with underrepresented/underserved groups.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Africana Studies, Black Studies, African-American Studies, African Diasporic Studies, Science and Technology (with a research focus on technology and race) or a closely related field in the humanities or social sciences by the time of appointment (August 2023).
• Evidence of excellence in teaching.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Competitive

Review Date

May 29, 2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brandy Faulkner at bfaulkne@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: April 24, 2023
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