Howard University, African Studies
Chair, Department of African Studies, Howard University, Washington, DC
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | District of Columbia, United States |
Position: | Department Chair |
Howard University
Department Chair
Department of African Studies
The Department of African Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences invites nominations and applications for Department Chair. Howard University, classified as a doctoral/research institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, is a comprehensive research university and a Historically Black College/University (HBCU). It is a residential campus of more than 10,000 students located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Washington, DC.
The Department of African Studies consists of 11 faculty members and 1 staff member. It offers the BA, MA, and PhD in African Studies. It has field specializations at the M.A. and PhD level in Public Policy and Development, Africa in World Affairs and Language, Culture and Development. Faculty members are very active in the profession and conduct research in various areas of African Studies. Collegiality is a strength of the department. The Department is also home to the Center for African Studies, a National Resource Center established with Title VI funding from the U.S. Department of Education.
Position Description. The position is at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with responsibilities also to the Dean of the Graduate School. The Chair serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council with responsibility for the administration of the Department and support for the College. The position is a 12-month, appointment beginning July 1, 2016, with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Like other faculty members, the Chair is expected to be a teacher/scholar engaged in productive scholarship, committed to excellence in teaching and learning, committed to professional service, and to have experience with, or interest in, working in diverse academic and professional communities with a special emphasis on the African American community. The ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the department, college, and University is also expected as well as a strong orientation to recruiting, advising, retaining, and mentoring qualified students.
Required Qualifications:
· Earned doctorate in social sciences or humanities from an accredited institution;
· Record of scholarship, teaching, and professional service commensurate with the rank of Professor or Associate Professor capable of advancing to Professor with 2 years
· Collaborative leadership style with an appreciation for the principles of shared governance;
· Evidence of successful interaction with the community outside the University;
· Effective communication and organizational skills; and
· Evidence of successful grant writing experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Evidence of successful academic administrative ability and effectiveness;
· Experience in the development and management of academic programs; and
· Experience with online delivery of academic courses and programs;
· Potential to lead the Department’s efforts to maintain the funding and expand the activities and reach of the Title VI NRC Center for African Studies.
Screening of applications begins December 15, 2015, and continues until the position is filled.
The position starting date is July 1, 2016.
Howard University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.
Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered.
Applications and nominations should be sent by email to: Professor Robert Edgar at mailto:redgar@howard.edu and AFSTCHAIRSEARCH@HOWARD.EDU
Websites:
http://: http://www.coas.howard.edu/africanstudies/
http://www.gs.howard.edu/gradprograms/african_studies/default.htm
Contact: |
Robert Edgar, Chair, Search Committee: mailto:redgar@howard.edu and AFSTCHAIRSEARCH@HOWARD.EDU
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Website: | http://: http://www.coas.howard.edu/africanstudies/ |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 12/02/2015 |
Closing Date | 02/29/2016 |