Professor of African American History / Director of Africana Studies Program
The History Department of Queens College, CUNY is conducting a search for an Associate or a Full Professor of African American history. Beginning in Fall 2020, the successful candidate will also serve as Director of the Africana Studies Program for a minimum of 3 years with the goal of strengthening and developing initiatives related to advancing the program, student engagement, alumni and community involvement, and fundraising. Regardless of research specialty, the candidate will be expected to teach both halves of the History Department’s African American History survey course, as well as other undergraduate and Master's level courses in their field of expertise. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in History, or a closely related field; have already obtained tenure in their home institution; and have a demonstrated record of research excellence, leadership experience, and academic program advancement (i.e. curriculum development, interdisciplinary collaborations, conference planning, and program outreach). Applicants will provide a cover letter, CV, optional writing sample, and the names of three references. In addition to possible on-campus interviews, this search may involve video-conference discussions at any stage of the process. Evidence of teaching excellence is requested, preferably formal institutional student teaching evaluations and/or chairperson’s annual review letters, in addition to other evidence, such as awards or informal student feedback. This may be emailed directly to grace.davie@qc.cuny.edu. Click here more information about this full-time position
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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian-Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
