Assistant or Associate Professor - Black/Africana/African American Studies Category: Faculty
Department: Africana and Latinx Studies Department
Location: Oneonta, NY
Posted: Oct 11, 2024
Type: Full-time
Position ID: 182015
Job Description: Founded in 1970, the Africana and Latinx Studies Department (ALS) integrates and maintains the intersections of Black and Latinx Studies. We invite applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Black/Africana/African American Studies beginning Fall 2025.
Faculty standardly teach up to 21 credit hours a year. Departmental research reflects issues facing people of color nationally and globally, including liberty, poverty, environmental racism, policing, surveillance, gender, violence, and access to education.
The ALS program incorporates new scholarship from critical race studies, social theory, cultural studies, gender-sexuality studies, borderlands, and political economy into its courses. Our resources include the Ralph Watkins Hub for Social Justice, which hosts the Choonoo and O'Mara Library Collections, and the Watkins Research and Leadership Program.
Duties associated with this position include: Teaching foundational and intermediate courses in Africana and Latinx Studies.Contributing to First Year Dragon Academy Liberal Arts Seminar.Instructing upper-level courses in the candidate's specialization.Joining in ALS departmental collaborations.Participating in ALS activities, including those in the Ralph Watkins Hub for Social Justice.Eligible candidates for Associate Professor may serve as Department Chair after their second year.Salary: Assistant Professor: $60,000-$63,000.
Minimum Requirements: Earned doctorate in Black Studies/Africana Studies/African American Studies/Latinx Studies or related fields (ABD considered; completion required by date of appointment).Teaching experience.Preferred Qualifications: Research and publication interests focused on Africana communities in the U.S.Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.Experience working with diverse populations and inclusive teaching practices.Willingness to collaborate in the Ralph Watkins Social Justice Hub.Additional Information: SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students pursuing various academic programs. Known for its commitment to inclusion, service, and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta offers a nurturing community for intellectual and social growth.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is recognized as one of the most picturesque small towns in America.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity may require compensation history from applicants until a conditional offer is made. If such information has been requested, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations. SUNY Oneonta values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Application Instructions: To apply online, go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=182015. Please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, a sample syllabus, and a writing sample. Provide contact information for three references; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent to the referees.
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