University of Florida, African American Studies Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dr. Patricia Hillard-Nunn Visiting Assistant Professor of African American Studies

The African American Studies Program at the University of Florida is searching for the inaugural Dr. Patricia Hillard-Nunn Visiting Assistant Professor of African American Studies. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure accruing position beginning August 16, 2022. Dr. Hilliard-Nunn served as a senior lecturer in the African American Studies Program and was a leader in African American community engagement in the Greater Gainesville Community.

The candidate is expected to contribute to the research, teaching, and service missions of the African American Studies Program and will have a 100% appointment in the program. The teaching assignment is two courses per semester and the applicant must be able to teach one of our required courses – Introduction to African American Studies and Key Issues in Black Atlantic Thought. We are also seeking candidates with an active research agenda and a desire to contribute to the scholarly development of the program. The area of specialty is broadly defined but we are seeking candidates with expertise in racial health inequities, African American community studies, or public policy. Applicants with a Ph.D. in African American Studies are preferred or a terminal degree in a related field are welcome.

Established in 1969, the African American Studies Program offers a major and minor. This interdisciplinary program offers a diverse array of courses, with a growing number of students majoring in African American Studies. More information about the program can be found at: http://afam.clas.ufl.edu. 

Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.ufl.edu/ (search for 520575) and must include: (1) a letter of application describing their interest in and qualifications for this position, (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and effectiveness, (4) the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet, and (5) teaching evaluations if available. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 8, 2022 when the committee will begin reviewing applications. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. The position will remain open until filled. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package. Candidates should have their Ph.D. in hand at the time of hiring.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Riche Barnes, Chair of the Search Committee, University of Florida, at rj.danielbarnes@ufl.edu.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. If an accommodation due to disability is needed in order to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).