The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of African American Studies invites applications for a senior faculty appointment at the level of Full Professor. Experienced candidates with a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in African American Studies, Africana Studies, and/or African Diaspora Studies with an emphasis in one or any of the following areas of expertise are encouraged to apply: Anthropology, Digital Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Global Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, and Visual/Media Studies. Additionally, scholars whose research is interdisciplinary, bridging the social sciences and humanities, and those candidates who approach their research from comparative, transnational, and/ or Pan-African perspectives, especially from the Global South, are also encouraged to apply.
Qualifications include an exceptional scholarly research and publication record, an outstanding teaching record, experience with interdisciplinary instructional programs, and strong administrative skills. The department welcomes candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to inclusive excellence and community-engagement.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document Requirements:
* Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated
* C.V.Cover Letter
* Statement of Research
* Statement of Teaching
* Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
* Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
* Additional Material or Three Publications or Writing Samples – Upon Request Only (Optional)
Reference Requirements:
* 3-5 required (contact information only)
* Contact information only.
Interested candidates should submit application materials via UC Recruit at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.
Help contact: [email protected]
Application deadline: December 16, 2024