ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN AFRO-AMERICAN STUDIES

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

Job Summary:

The Department of Afro-American Studies is seeking a colleague with specialization in the area of Black Visual Culture.

Responsibilities:

This Assistant Professor position will be responsible for teaching introductory survey courses and advanced courses; courses will include introductory Black American art courses, courses on the Black Arts Movement, and Black aesthetics. The selected person will also conduct scholarly research and perform University and community service as appropriate.

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Education:

Required
PhD in Rhetoric or similar with a specialization in literary studies and Black Visual Culture by the start of the appointment.

Qualifications:

Must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly research.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Additional Information:

UW- Madison is seeking a diverse set of faculty candidates who will deepen our campus' interdisciplinary research strength in key areas of current and future research promise, as well as faculty candidates who will approach their work in a manner that advances our commitment to research excellence.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

Department(s):

A480800-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/AFRO-AM STUDIES/AFRO-AM ST

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 22, 2022

How to Apply:

Find the position announcement at jobs.wisc.edu , click on "" and submit the following 4 documents: 1) a cover letter describing research, teaching experience and teaching philosophy; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) official graduate transcript; and 4) a writing sample. If the sample is part of a larger project (e.g. book, dissertation), please include a description of the larger project. In addition, you will be asked to provide contact information for three references: they will each receive an electronic link through which they can upload a signed letter of reference.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is 1/21/2022; however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to:
Dr. Ethelene Whitmire, Chair
Dept. of Afro-American Studies
University of Wisconsin
4141 Helen C. White Hall
600 N. Park St.
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-263-7978
Email: ewhitmire@wisc.edu

Contact:

Ethelene Whitmire
ewhitmire@wisc.edu
608-263-7978
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Assistant Professor(FA040)

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

246399-FA



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: Dec 2 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: