Full Professor in History and Africana Studies

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Full Professor in History and Africana Studies
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. 
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The Department of History and the Department of Africana Studies at the University of Rhode Island seek to hire a historian of the 17th, 18th, and/or early-19th century African diaspora for a joint appointment beginning in the 2024/2025 academic year. Subfield is open, but applicants should be prepared to teach courses in the history of slavery in the Americas, as well as introductory-level courses in both African American History and Africana Studies. Ability to teach courses in the history of Sub-Saharan and/or West African History is welcomed. So, too, is a willingness to contribute to study abroad programs in both Ghana and Cape Verde. Position will start at the rank of Full Professor, depending on qualifications.
The departments of History and Africana Studies and the University of Rhode Island have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and they encourage applicants who can reflect and deepen this commitment.
URI is the State’s flagship land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island— a beautiful seaside community that is well connected by car, bus, and rail about 40 min from Providence, an hour from Boston and 3 hours from New York City.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach courses in the history of slavery in the Americas, as well as introductory-level courses in both African American History and Africana Studies. Develop topical courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels that reflect the candidate’s specific focus within the field.
Establish and maintain a consistent research program and pursue funding opportunities as appropriate.
Contribute to the institution’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Contribute to the service needs of the department(s) and university as appropriate.
Qualifications

Required:

1. Ph.D. in History or Africana Studies.
2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching African American History and/or African Diasporic History.
3. Demonstrated research excellence and record of publication.
4. Demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service excellence commensurate with the qualifications for appointment as Full Professor.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.
7. Demonstrated experience incorporating inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in teaching, and/or scholarship/creative works.
Preferred:

1. Experience teaching Sub-Saharan and/or West African History.
2. Experience with public-facing scholarship and/or programming.
3. Willingness to contribute to existing study abroad programs in Ghana and/or Cape Verde.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent
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Department Information


Department History
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Email
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter of application that speaks to the candidate’s qualifications and interest in the position
(#2) Current curriculum vitae.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
(NOTE: Additional materials, including teaching & research statements, may be requested by the committee at a later date).

Posting Information


Position Number 106686
Posting Number F00403
Posting Date 12/21/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12699

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