Visiting Assistant Professor-Africana Studies

Description

The College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, beginning Fall 2023. We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar working in any time-period, whose teaching and research engages with major themes of Black or Africana Studies from a national, regional, global or transnational perspective. We are equally interested in work situated within African, African American, or diasporic studies. The successful candidate will teach three to four courses a semester, including the introductory African American Studies course, along with upper-level courses. Teaching at the OSU-Tulsa campus is also a possibility; if so the assignment would include travel support.

For further information on our programs, see https://africana.okstate.edu; and  https://cas.okstate.edu/. We strive to create an intellectually diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution, and encourage candidates to discuss their own approach to these goals/the same. For information about diversity at OSU  see https://diversity.okstate.edu and https://osuledgers.okstate.edu/.

 

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for the position include: a Ph.D. or terminal degree in a relevant field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences; significant teaching experience, and evidence of commitment to excellence in teaching; evidence of scholarly potential; and a demonstrated commitment to building equitable, diverse classroom and research environments.

Application Instructions

Application materials should include: a CV; cover letter; graduate transcripts, teaching statement, evidence of successful teaching, and the contact information of three references. Evidence of successful teaching may include, but need not be limited to, student evaluations. Applicants should address their approach to diversity, equity and inclusion within the cover letter and teaching statement, via discussion of their past, present, and future contributions to inclusive excellence in teaching, service, and research.

Candidates can apply at  http://apply.interfolio.com/123693.

Review of applications will begin on May 15th, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.  Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.  For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.