Assistant Professor
Job Description
Position Number:
129550Title:
Assistant ProfessorFunctional Title:
Assistant ProfessorCategory Status:
02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On TrackApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
BSOS-African American StudiesCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of African American and Africana Studies (AAAS) in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) at the University of Maryland, College Park is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The department is seeking to strengthen its capacity in political economy, racial wealth gap, and economic history. Candidates with interest in comparative/global/diaspora scholarship are particularly welcome.
The candidate should be prepared to teach the department’s introductory courses along with methods and higher-level electives, maintain a robust research agenda, seek external funding, and engage in service. The successful candidate should be willing to engage in cross-departmental initiatives to advance the mission of the College.
For best consideration, please submit your application no later than September 15, 2024.
Applications must include:
For best consideration, please submit your application no later than September 15, 2024.
Applications must include:
- Cover letter;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Research statement that outlines current and future research agenda;
- Teaching statement;
- Two writing samples (publications and/or unpublished manuscripts); and
- List of three references (names, titles, contact information). The committee will contact applicants before soliciting letters of recommendation.
No additional materials should be submitted.If you have questions, please contact Natalie Rivera, search coordinator (nrivera2@umd.edu or 301-405-1158).
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Ph.D. in African American/Black Studies (preferred), Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
Experience:
- A strong publication record commensurate with career stage.
- Evidence of a well-developed research agenda.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Additional preferences include evidence of grant funding, record of effective teaching, and interest in community engagement.
Additional Information:
AAAS at the University of Maryland is one of the only Black Studies programs in the country rooted in social science, but committed to interdisciplinary research. Moreover, our geographic proximity to organizations such as the Urban Institute, Brookings, The World Bank, and the federal government, presents unique opportunities to develop collaborative, policy oriented research agendas on issues such as housing, poverty reduction, health disparities, labor, gun violence and voting rights.
Posting Date:
07/01/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
09/15/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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