City University of New York - Brooklyn College
Director, Haitian Studies Institute (Associate/Full Professor) - Africana Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor |
Job Vacancy Notice
Job Title: Director, Haitian Studies Institute (Associate/Full Professor) - Africana Studies
Job ID: 14046
Location: Brooklyn College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of Africana Studies at Brooklyn College seeks to hire the Founding Director of the CUNY Haitian Studies Institute, located at Brooklyn College, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will teach courses in Haitian Studies and other areas of the candidate's specialty.
The Haitian Studies Institute will be a world-class research unit of CUNY and will be dedicated to a three-fold mission to:
1. Contribute to the construction and dissemination of knowledge and the advancement of Haitian studies through interdisciplinary research
2. Facilitate collaboration among scholars, intellectuals, teachers and professors, students, and public agencies conducting research about and/or serving Haitian and other diasporic populations
3. Engage in policy analysis and research in order to better understand and shape policy and programs that impact the Haitian and Haitian-American communities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and a record of publication in the social sciences, e.g., sociology, political science, international relations or a related interdisciplinary field. The successful candidate for Director will be a nationally recognized scholar whose research focuses on Haiti and its diasporas. The candidate should have a history of leadership and engagement in the community, as well as in academic programming. Successful fund-raising, whether through grants, corporate sponsors, government agencies, or NGO's will be part of the Director's portfolio and should be a part of the candidate's professional experience. Preference will be given to applicants who are trilingual in Haitian KreyĆ²l, English and French.
COMPENSATION
Commensurate with education and credentials. All appointments are subject to financial availability.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
CLOSING DATE
Review of applications to begin December 16, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
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HOW TO APPLY |
Website: | http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/facultyjobs |
Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 12/07/2015 |
Closing Date | 03/06/2016 |