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Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies – African American/Black Studies at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly’s Ethnic Studies Department seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in African American Studies, with preferences in Black Feminisms and Queer/Trans Black Studies, starting August 2026.

President and CEO at the Fredericksburg Area Museum

The Fredericksburg Area Museum seeks a visionary President and CEO to lead its next phase of growth—strengthening operations, expanding community engagement, and advancing its mission to preserve and interpret the region’s rich cultural heritage.

OPEN CALL FOR CONCEPTS: Mellon Higher Learning Program 2026

Higher Learning’s Open Call for Concepts supports inquiry into issues of vital social, cultural, and historical import. Projects should engage teams of scholars and/or students, and have visible, enduring impact at the institution.

Executive Director at The Rosenwald Park Campaign

The Rosenwald Park Campaign is seeking a full-time Executive Director (ED) to develop from an all-volunteer organization to a professional one.

2026 Burroughs-Wright Fellowship

Applications are being accepted for the Burroughs-Wright Fellowship, which supports emerging museum professionals through mentorship and engagement at the annual conference.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: AAAM 2026 Conference “This Land Holds Our Stories: Celebrating America 250, and 100 Years of Negro History Week, We’re Still Making America Whole”

The AAAM2026 Conference invites proposals highlighting innovative research, programs, exhibitions, and collaborations that advance African American museums and cultural institutions.

Affiliated Instructor in English at Wheaton College Massachusetts

The Department of English and Philosophy at Wheaton College in Massachusetts invites applicants for an adjunct faculty appointment to teach two courses in African American Literature and Culture for the Spring 2026 academic year.

Research and Writing Fellow at AAPF

AAPF seeks a Research and Writing Fellow to support newsletters, op-eds, speeches, and materials for Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, CISPS, and AAPF’s projects on intersectionality, policy, and media.

Graphic Designer at AAPF

AAPF is seeking an enthusiastic Graphic Designer to join our team! This position is a full-time remote role with a likely transition into an in-office role in AAPF’s New York office.

Arts and Media Assistant at AAPF

AAPF is seeking an enthusiastic Arts and Media Assistant to join our team! This position is a full-time remote role with the potential to transition into an in-office role in the next three to...