Fordham University, African and African American Studies
Assistant Professor, African American Intellectual and Political History/Pan-Africanism/Global Diaspora
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Tenure Track Faculty |
Fordham's Department of African & African American Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of African-American Intellectual and Political History as well as Pan-Africanism and Global Diasporic movements, beginning August 2017 at Fordham's Lincoln Center campus.
The successful candidate for the position will be an interdisciplinary scholar of African American History and African Diasporic politics and movements, who can offer courses rooted in these academic areas.
Preference will be given to those candidates whose research reflects a broad perspective on African-American, Pan-African, and Diasporic Intellectual and Political History.
We seek candidates with evidence of excellence in teaching and a well-defined research agenda. S/he will be expected to contribute to undergraduate curricular needs in African & African American Studies, International Studies, and American Studies.
And we invite candidates with an ability to make a positive contribution to the department's climate fostering inclusiveness, diversity and LGBTQ awareness.
Ph.D. at the time of appointment is required.
Fordham is an independent, Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Fordham is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested applicants must submit the following material via Interfolio: cover letter, c.v., three letters of recommendation (attn: Search Committee), and a dissertation abstract. https://apply.interfolio.com/38071
Deadline for applying is November 18th.
Contact: |
R. Bentley Anderson, S.J., chair, Search Committee randerson13@fordham.edu |
Website: | https://apply.interfolio.com/38071 |
Primary Category: | African American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Black History / Studies |
Posting Date: | 09/27/2016 |
Closing Date | 11/19/2016 |