Posting Details Position Information

Job Title Open Rank Faculty Position 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. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2024. Applications received after November 1, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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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 2025/2026 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.

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. For first consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of three professional references. Applications received subsequently may not be given full consideration. Additional materials, including teaching & research statements, may be requested subsequent to the initial application.

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 experience incorporating inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in teaching, and/or scholarship/creative works.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

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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 End Date of Restriction or Limitation 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).

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NOTE: Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Posting Information

Position Number 106686 Posting Number F00435 Posting Date 09/26/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14027 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Other Document Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Ph.D. in History or Africana Studies? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated excellence in teaching African American History and/or African Diasporic History? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated research excellence and record of publication? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience incorporating inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in teaching, and/or scholarship/creative works? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other